We're deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen on 8 September 2022, and express deepest sympathies from OpenLearn to the Royal Family.

You can reflect on key moments in the life of Queen Elizabeth II with our interactive timeline, as you discover her numerous links with The Open University.

We’re celebrating the recent launch of our 'Supporting female performance in sport and fitness' course with the best female sporting performances of 2022. 

We asked you to share suggestions and tag your favourite sports stars across our social media channels, so check out who’s already been nominated, tag your own, and tell us why... maybe you'll get a like or reply if they agree!

Have your say: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter post links

Podcasting is an effective way to build trust and share ideas with different people. Check out these new animations and accompanying articles on podcasting, social media, as well as virtual and augmented reality in teaching.

These resources were developed by The Digital Champions, a group of colleagues from The Open University's School of Early Childhood, Youth and Sport who are passionate about innovative, digital solutions.

We're also recognising the achievements of black lives this Black History Month which returns with the new national theme: "Time for Change: Action Not Words".

Explore complex topics with different viewpoints such as activism and racism in our dedicated Race and Ethnicity hub. Created by experts with 170 (and counting!) courses, articles and videos about inspirational individuals like Betty Luckham; ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies; and how contemporary ideas can inform our decisions and interactions.