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As a spiritual practice, cosmic energy is essential in yoga. Since last night was the , it seems ideal that today is 🧘‍♀️

In this article, The Open University's Shonil Bhagwat explains how can help us achieve sustainable development goals:

https://ow.ly/bvlu50ShI9E

Today is

Whether you're a music maker, a listener, a gig-goer or a sing-in-the-shower person, there's so much to explore and enjoy on OpenLearn.

From the stories behind the blues, to recording music and the theory behind it... we've got it all!

https://ow.ly/uOm550SmZmh

It's the solstice... the longest day of the year, the day with most hours of sunlight.

So what are you going to do with all this daylight time?

Yeah, you could watch the Euros; chill in the garden with a cold drink (or both, of course) or you could do something really constructive 😏👇 But either way, tell us how you're making the most of the longest day 💬

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What are the drivers that make people vulnerable to modern slavery?
Why do and seekers experience a heightened risk of exploitation?

This new article from The Open University explores, as part of our Refugee Week content

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/vulnerability-refugees-asylum-seekers-modern-slavery

What are the drivers that make people vulnerable to modern slavery?
And why do and experience a heightened risk of exploitation?

This NEW article is part of our Refugee Week (17-23 June) collection

https://ow.ly/8Akq50SjMKu

Have you had your 5-a-day for today yet? 🍇🍎🍓🍒🍊💷
No? In that case... let broadcaster and author help!

🎧 Here are 5 of her top tips, but you'll discover many more in her Financial 5-a-day podcast, which you can listen to here 👇

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/economics/the-financial-five-day-podcast-series

The UK Government’s plan to send seekers to for processing has dominated the news in recent months.

This NEW article, part of our Refugee Week content, considers how the question about its safety was decided by the UK’s Supreme Court and why that decision did not ultimately resolve the issue

https://ow.ly/6F1q50SjM5B

How are portrayed in the media? 📺📰📻

Academic research shows how is misrepresented in newspapers and on TV, as this NEW article from The Open University explains:

https://ow.ly/Guw450SjLKW

Today marks the start of - the world’s largest festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of and people seeking .

In support of this, OpenLearn and The Open University offers a range of resources to support those seeking refuge, wanting to support those who are, and those who want to understand more about the refugee experience.

https://ow.ly/92hC50SjLf0

When is ? 📅
What even is it?

Celebrate Joyce's iconic novel, Ulysses, and the city it's set in with OpenLearn's interactive map. Discover how Bloomsday came to be and the other artists Joyce inspired... 📚✍️

https://ow.ly/l8ma50SgMYE

Happy to all who celebrate it 🥳

Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) is the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in . This article explains more about the pilgrimage and the commemoration of the prophet Abraham.

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/religious-studies/eid-al-adha

The 2024 European Championships, in Germany, have kicked off... you might have noticed? ⚽

Check out the expert insights and free resources in our new Euro 2024 hub to support you through the tournament

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/euro-2024

It's time for your 5-a-day 🍇🍎🍓🍒🍊💷

The latest expert in our series is Emmanuel Asuguo - and these are his top 5 tips to help you on your way to better financial education and practise.

🎧 Listen to full episode for even more advice here 👇

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/economics/the-financial-five-day-podcast-series

Today is . 🩸

This article contains some fascinating facts about and our bodies:

https://ow.ly/lB0a50SgMng

Thank you to all the blood donors out there ❤️

As Germany gears up to host the men’s Euros this summer, this article from The Open University explores developments in modern and their impact on Euro 2024.

From sustainable stadiums, to , to anti-discrimination messages, we take a look at them all.

Read ' : Innovation and Trends in Modern Football' here 👇

⚽ https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/euro-2024

🚨 The OpenLearn survey for 2024 will soon be closing, so this is a last chance to have your say! 💬

It only takes a few minutes and helps us keep to keep on delivering the best free learning platform we possibly can to meet your needs.

So have your say today:
🔗 https://ow.ly/3XkO50Rtw8q

The men's European Championships kicks off in just a few days, so it's the ideal time to explore some key facts about the tournament and to look at some of the players - and other things - to watch out for in Germany over the next month 👀

Read our 'Euro 24: what's happening' article, part of the collection, today 👇

⚽ https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/euro-2024

We need our 5-a-day, just like we need our fruit and veg! 🍇🍎🍓🍒🍊💷

Our new series features experts discussing , and we're sharing their top 5 tips to help you, today featuring financial educator and author, Simonne Gnessen.

🎧 Listen to full episode for even more advice here 👇
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/economics/the-financial-five-day-podcast-series

This week (10-16 June) is Week.

On we have lots of content created to support those who care for others, from helping those with disabilities to caring for those with a -limiting illness.

Check out our free courses, articles, interactives and videos here:
http://ow.ly/SPwN50OGuRz

And much ❤️ to all those who care for others in whatever capacity that might be. Thank you

Are you getting your 5-a-day? 🍇🍎🍓🍒🍊💷

Our new series sees experts discussing every aspect of , and we're bringing you their top 5 tips to help you get ahead, starting with the wonderful Alvin Hall.

🎧 Listen to full episode for even more advice from Alvin here:
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/economics/the-financial-five-day-podcast-series

This new article from The Open Universitys Bill Alder considers how the figure of the outlaw is presented in early twentieth-century American 🎶

What is constant, and what changes?
What lies behind these strands of imitation and innovation?
Is the outlaw the hero or the villain of the piece?

🔗 https://www.open.edu/openlearn/heroes-and-villains-folk-music

Today marks 80 years since 'D-Day'.

Check out our new article on 'D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and the British Military Nursing Services' part of our collection of articles, audios and free courses:

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/d-day

Today is National Higher Education Day - a day to learn about opportunities in , prepare for and start thinking about your options...

Of course, OpenLearn is a great way to prepare and sample free courses in OU module subject areas, or you can just use our study skills section, or visit our dedicated University Ready collection...

If higher education is on your agenda, then start your prep with OpenLearn:

https://ow.ly/kSI550S9khG

" is celebrated once a year. But we need to be thinking and acting as if World Environment Day is every day."

In our NEW film The Open University's Dr Kevin Collins highlights how we can learn our way to a better environment:

Learning our way to a better environment How can our capacity for learning help us understand more about managing our environment? This short video looks at developing a more sustainable relationship between humans and the environment.

Happy World Environment Day! 😃

This year's theme is and focuses on , and resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are Generation Restoration.”

You'll find we have plenty of FREE resources on and the on OpenLearn:

🌲♻️☀️ https://ow.ly/WhnX50S6xQI

Detective story or blues song? 🔍🎶
How are lyrics similar to ? 🎙️📚
Which books influenced musician ’s music? 👀🎸

The Open University's Lauren O’Hagan’s investigated, and for National Crime Reading Month is challenging you to see if you can tell blues lyrics apart from stories in our interactive article: Hardboiled Blues.

https://ow.ly/oTXj50S6x29

📣 Did you know it's National Volunteers Week?

This annual event acknowledges the contribution that millions of people in the UK make through volunteering.

You can learn more about the fulfilling ways to give back to your own community, whether you are an experienced volunteer or want to get started, with our range of free courses:

🔗http://ow.ly/3ib850JkXWF