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How much do YOU remember of the last 20 years?

Since #OpenLearn was launched, a LOT has happened. But what, and when?

Test your knowledge and #memory with our fun game... let us know how you got on and if anything surprised you 👇

https://t.co/RdBe6GTixu

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20 years ago today, OpenLearn went live for the first time... & what better way to celebrate than with fizz & cake!?

We gathered to watch the OpenLearn film, and you can see it on our celebratory page 👇

And yes, you're allowed fizz and cake too! 🍾🍰

https://t.co/QnBpydnImS

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

Our '20 years in...' series was created to celebrate our 20th anniversary, looking back at the last 20 years across different subjects.

We start by looking at how our use of #language & the way we #communicate has changed over the last 2 decades...

https://t.co/Jsex7WDYE1

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How has OpenLearn supported learners on their educational journeys? 🎓💻

For 20 years it's been inspiring & helping build the confidence of those who want to take the next step 🪜

We caught up with some @OpenUniversity graduates to find out more 🫶👇

https://t.co/24kCPwUke9

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

We may have been busy celebrating our #20thanniversary this week, but we've not stopped working to bring you even more new content, oh no! 👇

#Maths interactives ✔️
#Techtools to support study ✔️
#Healthcare and #socialcare hub ✔️

https://t.co/I81psitTL1

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20 years in - what’s changed? 🌍

From the way we communicate to how justice is delivered, lots has evolved since OpenLearn launched in 2006!

To celebrate our 20th birthday, OU academics reflect on two decades of change in their fields.

Explore now 👇
https://t.co/Jsex7WDYE1

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Hearing that a small step onto a #freelearning website can have such an impact on someone is just amazing 💖

Learning at your own pace, without pressure, can make all the difference, which is why we've been leading the way for the last 20 years.

Visit https://t.co/PBYuI5WR9d

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

It's 'Leave a #Review Day', and you can give our content a star rating ⭐

Did you know that across our site, you've rated us at 4.4 stars? We think that's a glowing reference for the quality of FREE content you get from the @OpenUniversity academics 🙌

https://t.co/922upHES3n

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Ever wondered how OpenLearn came to be? 🤔
Why it was created? How it grew?

For our 20th anniversary, we decided to make a film about it! 🎬 Well, they made a film about Facebook, and we've been around just as long!

Grab the popcorn and enjoy 🍿😄
https://t.co/QnBpydnImS

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To mark 20 years of free learning, we've created a list of 20 things you never knew about OpenLearn 👇

Completing every OpenLearn course would take more than a year (no sleep or breaks)!

And that we once had a course called 'Analysing Skid Marks'! 🛞🩲

https://t.co/3I9VPyUiD2

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We've cheered her on with the @Lionesses, but today @bmeado9 is OUR biggest supporter!

Thanks Beth... we're delighted with his message.
"Back of the net!" ⚽🥅

Visit https://t.co/PBYuI5WR9d to learn more

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

Boosting knowledge 🧠
Building confidence 🫶

20 years of free learning from @OpenUniversity

Have you discovered https://t.co/PBYuI5WR9d yet?

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

Today is World #Statistics Day, so here's TWO for you 👇

From more than 29,000 ratings left across ALL our content, we average a 4.4 star rating ⭐ AND we've seen our 4 millionth course completion in the last few days! 🥳

https://t.co/922upHES3n

And here's a few more 👇

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

How do we live with the uncertainty of #climatechange without being overwhelmed by it?

This episode of the Open Conversations podcast looks at how climate change affects #wellbeing, & why experiences differ across communities.

Visit Spotify to listen: https://t.co/6UIdhm0FKd

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We worked with #MartinLewis and the @MoneySavingExp team on our popular 'Academy of Money' free course, and for our 20th anniversary celebrations we're delighted to have heard from the man himself 👀

He's a big fan - discover why he likes us so much 👇

https://t.co/922upHES3n

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OpenLearn turns 20 this week! Yes, 20 years of free learning from @OpenUniversity 🎉

Check out our celebratory page with facts, new articles, graduate stories & the 'OpenLearn story' - a film about us! 🙌

👇Tell us your story - has OpenLearn helped you?

https://t.co/QnBpydnImS

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Want to know what's making Martin Lewis do this? 👇👏❓

All will be revealed next week, although there's a pretty big visible clue and we've not been quiet about it! 🫢

Visit https://t.co/PBYuI5WR9d & follow our socials to learn more...

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Want to know what's new on #OpenLearn? 👍

Well, apart from following us here - and our other social media channels - you should just bookmark our 'what's new' page 🔖... it's simple really 🤷‍♂️

All the latest new additions, on one handy page 👇

https://t.co/I81psitTL1

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Hole in your jumper? Button gone AWOL? Jeans seen better days? 🧵

This #RepairDay, don't ditch it – stitch it! 🪡

Discover how a little mending can save money, reduce waste and give your favourite clothes a second life 👇

https://t.co/QeHd3BlfYs

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Buon appetito! It’s #NationalPastaDay - the perfect excuse to brush up on your #Italian!🍝🍷

Learn how to order drinks and snacks in an Italian café (and sound like a local while you do it) with our free course, 'Beginners’ Italian: food and drink'.

https://t.co/w0pVMyoKUZ