A new year is a great time to try something different. We’ve pulled together some of the best collections and courses from OpenLearn for keeping your mind and body fresh in 2024.
Don’t give up, take up!
Although you may have made a resolution to give something up this year, why not try taking something up, too? We’ve got a few ideas where you could get started – take a look at the FREE tools and courses below and, to discover more about how we can help you, watch our short animation on to make the most of OpenLearn (and discover how it helps OU students in different ways, too)
Progressing in work
Maybe you’re keen to upskill and move forward in your career in 2024. You can check out our full collection of badged open courses on employability, all of which provide you with a free digital badge to improve your employability. There are also courses for more specific interests such as Reboot your STEM career and Applying Psychology to Work.
Get writing…
New year, new novel? Have you been itching to get your first novel started and haven’t known where to begin? Start with Ten top tips for writing a novel. Then delve into the resources such as Start writing fiction: characters and stories and Writing what you know once you’re ready to take your creativity to the next level.
Choose health
Whether you’ve indulged over the Christmas break and want a health kick, or want to focus on your mental health and wellbeing this year- we’ve got you covered with our free courses and articles. Check out Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness or Five tips for relaxing during difficult times for embracing wellness in 2024 or our course The science of nutrition and healthy eating.
Getting fit
You can also get healthy by taking up more exercise; it doesn’t have to be strenuous – it can be as small as a brisk 20-minute walk everyday. Learning about fitness can be a great path into improving your exercise routine – take a look at Recovery strategies in sport and exercise and Training for endurance in sport and fitness to get started on your fitness journey.
Help others
Maybe you want to give something back to the community this year, or help an individual? Take a look at our free badged open course on volunteering and our interactive to help others stay safe online.
Learn a language
Feliz año nuevo! Time to expand your horizons and learn the lingo! Where in the world are you headed?
- Hafan: Exploring Welsh Language and Culture
- Beginners’ Spanish: Food and Drink
- Intermediate German: The World of Work
- Beginners’ Italian: Food and Drink
- Get ready for beginners’ French
Go greener
The new year is a great time to start thinking about your impact on the planet and the ways you can help protect the environment. Here are some helpful ideas on how to make greener choices for you and the planet from tackling everyday plastics pitfalls, to getting innovative with your dinner plate.
