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Society, Politics & Law
Tackling juror trauma and stress
What is the impact of jury duty? How can we tackle the trauma and support jurors?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Being a boy
What is life like for boys today? In what follows, we explore aspects of contemporary boyhood, drawing on research conducted at The Open University and elsewhere.
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History & The Arts
Two kings, two very different coronations
The upcoming coronation of King Charles III on 6th May has been billed as a modern and pared back version of the centuries-old ceremony at Westminster Abbey, with a modest guest list and a shorter run time than the last coronation in 1953.
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Society, Politics & Law
The Good Friday Agreement and the future of the union
Was The Good Friday Agreement a success - and if so, for whom? Mark Neale investigates.
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Society, Politics & Law
Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement
Henrietta Norton recounts Mo Mowlam's story, and her importance for The Good Friday Agreement.
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Society, Politics & Law
Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement
Professor Leslie Budd explores the question: what has been the state of the Northern Ireland Economy for the past 25 years?
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Society, Politics & Law
OpenLearn Scotland
In this hub you'll find an abundance of FREE resources on the nation's history, society and culture.
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OpenLearn Ireland
Change in the West of Ireland
Introducing a collection of articles asking 'How can unique and distinctive regions, like the West of Ireland, retain the qualities that make them unique while continuing to modernise and interact with the wider world?'
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Society, Politics & Law
Clickety Clack: a railway poem
Lois Nicholson’s poem highlights the contribution made by women workers on the railway when the men went to war. Fast forward to the present day, and women are still fighting for equality.
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Society, Politics & Law
Struggling to be heard: One woman’s video story
Gwen McNeil tells us about life as a Train Conductor and highlights the everyday struggles that face many women workers on the railway.
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Society, Politics & Law
Trade Union membership cards - more than just a card
Membership cards and diaries have a story to tell, charting work history and helping to keep memories alive. Ann Henderson has kept hers from her time in the railway industry and here she tells us her story.
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Society, Politics & Law
Advancing Black leadership
In this free course, learners will develop and explore skills to empower themselves as leaders.