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History & The Arts
Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons
In this free course you will learn about the global anti-nuclear movement that has worked for decades to prevent the use of nuclear weapons, with the ultimate aim of abolishing them altogether. You will see how opposition to nuclear weapons has been an important cause on every continent. Beginning in 1945, this course will equip you with ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
How can you effectively influence decision makers to change laws, regulations or policies? How can your idea to improve an issue or problem be adopted by those in power? If you are involved in law reform or policy work, then this free course, Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work, is for you. Whether you are employed as a policy ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Sut mae penodi Prif Weinidog newydd i Gymru
Trosolwg o’r hyn sy’n digwydd pan ddaw’n amser penodi Prif Weinidog newydd Cymru, sy’n arwain Llywodraeth Cymru.
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Society, Politics & Law
How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed
An overview of what happens when it’s time to appoint a new First Minister of Wales, who leads the Welsh Government.
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History & The Arts
Etifeddiaeth melin draed carchardai oes Fictoria
Mae'r Athro Rosalind Crone yn archwilio hanes tywyll y felin draed gosbol ac yn gofyn pa wersi y gallwn eu dysgu ar gyfer carchardai heddiw.
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History & The Arts
The legacy of the Victorian prison treadmill
Professor Rosalind Crone examines the dark history of the penal treadmill and asks what lessons we can learn for prisons today.
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Society, Politics & Law
How does the media impact politics?
What is the media's relationship to politics and society? This short film explores the link between media and politics in more detail.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Crime fiction: past, present and future – a discussion between Bill Alder and Simon Brett OBE
Crime fiction is the most popular literary genre in Europe today. Watch a discussion between The Open University’s Bill Alder and distinguished crime fiction author Simon Brett OBE on the past, present and future of crime fiction.
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Society, Politics & Law
Becoming a University of Sanctuary
This year, The Open University has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary. Neil Graffin, Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Department and Chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Network at The OU, explains what this means.
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Society, Politics & Law
Understanding refugee experiences: Refugee Week
To celebrate refugee contributions to the UK and promote a better understanding of refugee experiences and creativity, here are a range of resources from The Open University.
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Digital & Computing
Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships
Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships, is a free course that introduces you to the diagramming techniques of Influence diagrams, Multiple Cause Diagrams and Cognitive Maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, this unit illustrates the powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This...
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Digital & Computing
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities, is a free course that introduces you to the systems diagramming techniques of Rich pictures, Spray diagrams and Systems maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, the course illustrates the use of powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a ...