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The first round of #WorldCup group games are almost done, so it's a good time to take a look at who's expected to make progress, and what else to look for in the next few weeks with our 'World Cup 2026: it looks like a lucky dip tournament!' article ⚽👇
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Did you know that a slice of every @OpenUniversity module is available as a free course on OpenLearn❓
That means degree-level learning, for free 🎓 & ideal for choosing the subjects you'd like to study 🙌
There's more to OpenLearn than you realise👇
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Jun 16
#Socialmedia is often criticised, but it can be a place of support, friendship and beneficial to our #mentalhealth, particularly when it comes to music #fandom, as this short animation and accompanying article explain 🎵🧑🤝🧑📱
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Jun 16
Who is Fanny #Hensel? 🤔
Clara #Schumann? 🤷♂️
Louise #Farrenc or Emilie #Mayer?
🎼 They're probably the greatest #composers you’ve never heard of - and they're all women.
Discover more about their often overlooked work today 👇
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Jun 15
#Socialmedia is to be banned for under 16s in the UK if proposals are agreed.
Visit OpenLearn to learn more about its use
♥️ in health & social care
🎓 academia
📰 news reporting
🧑🍼 and by parents
Search for 'social media' for all of this and more - openlearn.com
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Jun 15
The next episode of the OpenLearn #podcast, It's All Academic, has landed on Spotify, and it's a topical one, about 'life in the bubble of a #WorldCup camp' - the mental fatigue, having the right characters, and the methods of motivation ⚽
Follow us 👇
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Jun 14
If you like our mini-#documentaries, #animations & #interviews, but don't like searching the site to find them, explore our #YouTube channel for hundreds of hours of OpenLearn audio and visual treats!
🔓 Unlock a new realm of free educational content!
youtube.com/user/oulearn
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Jun 14
What's it like being in a training camp ahead of, and during a #WorldCup? The players could be away for up to 7 or 8 weeks!
There's #mentalfatigue, boredom, loneliness... this new article, from our #FIFA 2026 World Cup collection explores more...
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Jun 13
Ever wondered why we drink #alcohol? 🍻
And the reason it affects you like it does? 🥴
This #mini-documentary has just been added to our #Spotify channel... might be worth a watch/listen before you hit the town this Saturday night!
open.spotify.com/episode/6aM…
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Jun 13
Ageism refers to the way we think, feel and behave towards people based on their age - it can apply to any age group, old or young...
This focuses on ageism directed at older people and was co-developed with the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.
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Jun 12
How do we know summer is coming? ☀️🤔
Because our #language courses shoot to the top of the 'what's popular' list head of everyone's holidays! 📈🙌
So check out our free online #Spanish courses to help you with travel, food and drink this summer!
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Jun 12
9️⃣🆕 articles have been added to our STEM postgraduate research collection, including:
How can we encourage people to mend their clothes? 🪡
Can landfills be used to improve biodiversity? ♻️
& Investigating side effects of anti-cancer treatments 💊
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Jun 11
The 2026 World Cup begins, and of course we've been busy creating new content to mark the largest ever tournament 🏆⚽
Read what it's like living in the 'tournament bubble', and bookmark this page as we'll be adding new articles over the next 7 weeks.
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Jun 11
Today is #InternationalDayofPlay 🧸
Explore what play means through a child’s eyes in this free #childdevelopment course from OpenLearn. You'll learn:
👶 Why do children play?
🎯 What choices do they make?
🎈 Why does it matter?
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Jun 10
A plaque to mark the success of #Beagle2, which landed on #Mars in 2003 are to be unviled... including one at The OU!
Beagle 2 was conceived by The OU's Professor Colin Pillinger, who sadly passed away in 2014.
Learn more about Mars on OpenLearn: ow.ly/kEJt50Z9nqc
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Jun 10
How does it feel to earn a digital badge on OpenLearn?
Like this!🎉
"It's inspired me to enrol on more science-based courses with the OU" said Carol, one of our badged course-earning learners.
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How does earning a digital badge make you feel? 👇
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Jun 9
Tonight, after sunset, if you look the right way at the right time, you may see a 'cosmic kiss' as #Jupiter & #Venus will appear to come close together.
If that tickles your telescope, our range of #astronomy courses and content most definitely will!
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ALT Beautiful view of a starry night sky featuring the Orion constellation and a vibrant cosmic background.
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Jun 9
This week is #Carers Week.
We have lots of content to support those who care for others, from helping those with #learning disabilities to caring for those with a #life-limiting illness.
Check out our free content here:
ow.ly/SPwN50OGuRz
Much ❤️ to all those carers
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Jun 9
Introducing our 33rd new free course in the last 12 months...
You and your world: Introducing the #socialsciences shows you the skills and knowledge that can help you question, understand and contribute to society.
Sounds like essential learning! 👇
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Jun 8
The #FIFA #WorldCup2026 is days away, and it's a tournament that increases the rivalry and tension between nations... but why?
Does on-pitch conflict lead to off-pitch hostility?
Look out for our new World Cup 2026 collection, coming soon.... ⚽👀
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ALT Group of enthusiastic Portuguese soccer fans celebrating outdoors.
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