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Today is #HappyHour Day, which typically means cheap or 2-for-1 deals on #alcoholic drinks 🍹
But what do you know about their creation? Our free course, 'The science of alcohol' will unveil the secrets & explore the effect alcohol has on the human body
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What do we really mean when we say that artificial intelligence (#AI) ‘learns’, ‘remembers’ or ‘hallucinates’?
Read this, from The Open University to find out. You'll find it in our #AIHub
open.edu/openlearn/digital-c…
The next in our '20 years in...' series, celebrating 20 years of OpenLearn, looks at the #English language, its prominence and rising use...
open.edu/openlearn/20yearsin
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11am on the 11th of November.
The armistice which marked the end of the First World War.
We will remember them.
Here's a collection of resources for #ArmisticeDay, to commemorate and remember these events.
open.edu/openlearn/armistice…
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Today is World #Science Day for #Peace and #Development
Our 'across the sciences' subject filter gives you the best of all #scientific worlds, so check it out today, from #space exploration to #genetics 👇
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What's the most enrolled-on OpenLearn course? 🤔
Something exciting, like forensics, or languages? 🙅
No - #Bookkeeping and #Accounting!
Yes, Intro to Bookkeeping & Accounting tops all, so we're giving it some love this #InternationalAccountingDay! 🩷
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The next in our '20 years in..' series (marking OpenLearn's 20th anniversary) looks at #law, and how technology has changed #legalpractice in the last 2 decades:
open.edu/openlearn/20yearsin
Our next #podcast looks at conversations about #ageing, asking 'what does it mean to age well?'
In this episode the researchers discuss what we can do to help ourselves to age well and what may make this more challenging for us.
open.spotify.com/show/47LBwi…
Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! 🪔
Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated by millions around the world. But why is it celebrated?
Explore the traditions, stories and significance behind Diwali in our free article:
open.edu/openlearn/history-t…
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How do you remember more than a million individuals who died in conflicts around the world?
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission tackles this extraordinary challenge every day, as explained in this new article from @OpenUniversity
open.edu/openlearn/remember-…
#RemembranceSunday
Happy #STEMDay! 👩🔬
From sustainable AI to climate change and medical breakthroughs, discover how postgraduate researchers at The Open University are exploring some of today's biggest challenges.
Explore their fascinating research on OpenLearn 👇
open.edu/openlearn/stem-post…
Explore our suite of resources on #assistivetechnology, #software and tools designed to help you set up your technology so it works for you and your studies.
4 new articles, help and advice to support ALL students 👇
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How easy is it to enrol on an OpenLearn course? 🤔
Well, it's simple enough for us to explain it in 15 seconds in this video guide! 👀
Once enrolled, head to your OpenLearn Profile and you'll see all your enrolled courses under the 'In Progress' tab 👍
open.edu/openlearn/
Loving Blue Planet III?🌊
From extraordinary aquatic mammals to the mysteries of our oceans (and even oceans in space!), there's so much more to discover.
Dive into FREE courses, articles and interactives on OpenLearn 👇
open.edu/openlearn/science-m…
With #RemembranceSunday approaching this weekend, how can schools use remembrance as an opportunity to teach children about peace?
Explore how teaching remembrance helps young people understand conflict, develop empathy and build inclusive communities.
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It's #BonfireNight, but what makes the #fireworks you'll 'ooh' and 'aah' at tonight, so colourful? 🎆
@OpenUniversity's Daniel Payne took to the lab to explain, and demonstrate, just what's going on when a firework explodes 🎇
open.edu/openlearn/science-m…
How can we help young people turn concern for the planet into meaningful action? 🌍
Discover how the CARE-KNOW-DO approach connects education, environmental awareness and community action to shape a more sustainable future.
🌱 Explore on OpenLearn: open.edu/openlearn/education…
November is #AcademicIntegrityMonth at The Open University! 📚
Good academic practice is about more than avoiding plagiarism – it's about developing the skills and confidence to use sources responsibly.
Explore our FREE OpenLearn collection 👇
open.edu/openlearn/education…
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We're more aware of #stress & #mentalhealth than ever, but days like today - #StressAwarenessDay - are still vital to check ourselves, and those around us.
Our collection includes free courses on #anxiety, articles on #relaxation & #mindfulness and more
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It's 'Get The Nation Learning Week', and we are 💯% on board with that!
So why not learn something new with us?
Whatever your interest, you'll find it on OpenLearn - log on and put us to the test 👇
openlearn.com supports #GetTheNationLearning
