The Bottom Line - Tight silos and wide continents
In the first of a new series, Evan Davis and CEO guests consider the future of Europe and the positive side of silos. First published on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 as The Bottom Line - Tight silos and wide...
View ArticleEvolution of human rights
What are the differences between individual and minority rights? How did the League of Nations and United Nations attempt to address the topic of human rights? Right now, we define human rights as the...
View ArticleAtom Bomb in Popular Culture
German surrender brought the Second World War in Europe to an end. But all feared that war with Japan would drag on and on. Behind the scenes, the US had been working on a secret weapon – the most...
View ArticleHistorical perspectives: British and German views of history
Two historians reflect on British and German views of history in the centenary year of the outbreak of the First World War. Professor Annika Mombauer.First published on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 as Historical...
View ArticleUK Future: Where next?
The Scottish referendum result - and pledges made during the campaign - added a new element to the debate about the UK, our position in Europe, and democracy. Follow the debates with OpenLearn. The...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: Business impact
What was the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on business in Europe? Stefan Lachmann.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: Business impact . To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleWhat does the AKP victory mean for Turkey?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP won a majority in yesterday's Turkish elections. Bahar Baser & Ahmet Erdi Öztürk offer a personal take on what this might mean for Turkey - and the people who live...
View ArticleA letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron writing to Tusk
What does David Cameron's 'list of demands' sent to the European Union actually mean? Anne Wesemann.First published on Tue, 17 Nov 2015 as A letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron...
View ArticleEU Referendum - Sovereignty
Explore the issues surrounding sovereignty in the EU Referendum debate, including global trade, currency, two speed union and the parliament veto. Anne Wesemann.First published on Tue, 09 Feb 2016 as...
View ArticleEU Referendum - Population
Explore the issues surrounding population in the EU Referendum debate, such as migration, EU citizenship and refugees. Anne Wesemann.First published on Tue, 09 Feb 2016 as EU Referendum - Population....
View ArticleWho are Europeans?
What is Europe and what defines a European? This free course, Who are Europeans?, looks at the development of identities within Europe and the European Union. You will assess the mechanisms through...
View ArticleThe UK deal with the EU explained: what it says and what it means
Steve Peers investigates the four issues David Cameron wanted to renegotiate with the EU: free movement for EU citizens; UK sovereignty; competitiveness of the EU; and relations between eurozone and...
View ArticleWhy pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its...
Would Brexit actually imply freedom from Brussels? Eunice Goes thinks not. Eunice Goes.First published on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 as Why pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its...
View ArticleWhat actually happens if Britain leaves the EU?
What will be the impact on trade, business and organisations now that Britain has voted to leave the European Union? Writing before the vote, Christopher Grey suggested what the next steps might be....
View ArticleEven Brexit backers can’t make the sums work for UK to quit EU
Nauro Campos argues that even Brexit backers fail to make a clear financial case for the UK leaving the EU. Nauro Campos.First published on Mon, 04 Apr 2016 as Even Brexit backers can’t make the sums...
View ArticleThe UK's EU Referendum Introduced
Start here for some general information about the UK's upcoming EU Referendum. First published on Thu, 07 Apr 2016 as The UK's EU Referendum Introduced. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleSovereignty and the EU
What does sovereignty mean for the UK and what impact does the the UK’s and EU relationship have on it? Anne Wesemann.First published on Tue, 17 May 2016 as Sovereignty and the EU. To find out more...
View ArticleHas London always attracted young Europeans to do its low-paid work?
Long before the EU - back before the outbreak of the First World War - young people from the continent were descending on London taking up poorly-paid roles in the hospitality industry. This extract...
View ArticleThe UK votes out; the EU shrinks; the world reacts
Reaction from academics around the planet as UK voters elect to leave the E First published on Fri, 24 Jun 2016 as The UK votes out; the EU shrinks; the world reacts. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 29th June 2016
The journalist who investigated his party's popularity and promptly closed it down, and a Brexit round-up. Free learning from across the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 as...
View ArticleAmatrice Earthquake: 24th August 2016 - first reactions
The OU's Dave Rothery shares what we know so far about this morning's Earthquake in Italy Professor David Rothery. Professor David Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open...
View ArticleFirst, they came for the Marmite... but what next as the pound falls?
This week's short, sharp Marmite War between Tesco and Unilever might be the first of many such battles. Ioannis Glinavos.First published on Fri, 14 Oct 2016 as First, they came for the Marmite... but...
View ArticleThe Italian crisis: Why has Matteo Renzi resigned - and what happens next?
The defeat of proposed changes to the Italian constitution this weekend have set off a chain reaction - a Prime Minster has resigned, and Europe waits to see what happens next. Fabrizio...
View ArticleShould the EU give up on 'ever closer' union?
As the UK prepares to leave, should the EU remake itself? Pol Morillas believes it's time for the Union to adopt a more flexible approach. Pol Morillas.First published on Tue, 17 Jan 2017 as Should the...
View ArticleWhat did Europe make of Theresa May's Brexit plans?
Theresa May outlined the UK's approach for the Brexit negotiations. How did he counterparts around the rest of the continent react? Dr Patricia Hogwood.First published on Thu, 19 Jan 2017 as What did...
View Article60 Years after the Treaty of Rome: Lessons from history for today's EU
As EU leaders gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome against the backdrop of Brexit and rising populism, what lessons can be drawn from history to revive the EU? Dr Luc-André...
View ArticleWhy were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?
Even before senior Conservative politicians started muttering darkly about the Falklands War, residents of Gibraltar were anxious and upset about the Brexit vote. Andrew Canessa explains why. Andrew...
View ArticleFrench Presidential Election: What have we learned from the First Round?
LePen is through, but faces a challenge to overturn the lead of Emmanuel Macron, says Paul Smith. Professor Paul Smith.First published on Mon, 24 Apr 2017 as French Presidential Election: What have we...
View ArticleDoes Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?
Professor John Weeks explains why he thinks it's as much in Berlin's interests, as those of London, for the UK to leave the EU smoothly. Professor John Weeks.First published on Tue, 02 May 2017 as Does...
View ArticleEurope’s Borders in Question
Stories about migrants, asylum seekers and refugees make media headlines almost every day. John Allen asks, what's the role of borders in this movement of people? Professor John Allen.First published...
View ArticleHow did the election look from Europe?
Originally billed as the Brexit Election, how did the continent react as the results of it became clearer? Dr Patricia Hogwood.First published on Tue, 13 Jun 2017 as How did the election look from...
View ArticleWhat would the proposed deal mean for EU citizens?
Anne Wesemann considers the detail of the UK's proposals for how EU citizens living in the country could be treated after Brexit. Anne Wesemann.First published on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 as What would the...
View ArticleWhat's in store for Angela Merkel's fourth term?
Yesterday [24th September 2017] Angela Merkel won a fourth German Presidential election. But challenges from the edges of politics suggests this isn't going to be an easy few years for her. Patricia...
View ArticleThe People on the Notes: Adam Smith
Adam Smith, author of Wealth of Nations, has been the face of the £20 note since 2007. But have we got the wrong idea about his impact on the history of ideas? Dr Anna Plassart.First published on Wed,...
View ArticleCatalonia: What happens now?
Dr Paul Kennedy shares his assessment of where the dissolution of the Catalonian parliament and announcement of new elections leaves both sides. Dr Paul Kennedy.First published on Wed, 01 Nov 2017 as...
View ArticleChristmas at war: 1916 - Festivities at the front
Percival Philips scours France for good cheer - but it's hard to ignore the plight of those bombed out of their homes. First published on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 as Christmas at war: 1916 - Festivities at the...
View ArticleUnequal journeys: exploring the contradictions of citizenship and asylum...
While governments tighten asylum and citizenship for the poor and persecuted, they sell it at ever higher costs for the rich. Agnes Czajka .First published on Tue, 09 Jan 2018 as Unequal journeys:...
View ArticleReview: Europe Reset
In Europe Reset: New Directions for the EU, Richard Youngs looks at the issue of democracy in Europe, identifying a crisis rooted in alienation from the prevailing model of integration and proposing...
View ArticleThe case for and against a second referendum
Academic arguments for and against another Brexit referendum. Andy Price.First published on Fri, 04 May 2018 as The case for and against a second referendum. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleEurope 1914-1989: war, peace, modernity
This module will give you an overview of Europe's twentieth-century history. It begins with Europe on the eve of the First World War and ends with the reunification of Germany at the end of the Cold...
View ArticleEarly modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780
The early modern period from 1500 to 1780 is one of the most engaging periods for historical study. Beginning with the upheavals of the Reformation, and ending with the Enlightenment, this was a time...
View ArticleDemocracy in Catalonia, Spain
In Catalonia, young people are questioning what democracy means and challenging the authority of the Spanish state. Andrew O'Cain.First published on Wed, 22 May 2019 as Democracy in Catalonia, Spain....
View ArticleWhat Britain Buys and Sells in a Day
Our trading relationships face their biggest change in decades. How much do you know about our imports and exports? First published on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 as What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day. To find...
View ArticleHow the UK pays its way
Alan Shipman looks at the sectors which generate the UK's revenue and how this has changed over the years. Alan Shipman.First published on Thu, 26 Sep 2019 as How the UK pays its way. To find out more...
View ArticleWeather derivatives - the financialization of weather
Is it possible to manage the risks presented by nature, such as too much rain at the wrong time of the year and very harsh frosts? Professor John Allen.First published on Mon, 16 Dec 2019 as Weather...
View ArticleThe European Union and the impact on mixed nationality relationships in...
Carol Brown-Leonardi investigates how Britain’s exit from the European Union has affected the perceptions and decision-making of mixed nationality couples to stay and live permanently in Finland or the...
View ArticleCharting Europe’s populism
Alan Shipman reviews populist politics in Europe and asks whether it is on the rise. Alan Shipman.First published on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 as Charting Europe’s populism. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleFive factors driving Europe’s populism
Populism within politics has been on the increase in recent years. Alan Shipman looks at the reasons behind this. Alan Shipman.First published on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 as Five factors driving Europe’s...
View ArticleTravels in Euroland with Ed Balls
Ed Balls explores national identity and the rise of right-wing populism across Europe. First published on Wed, 22 Jan 2020 as Travels in Euroland with Ed Balls. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleExclusive interview with Ed Balls
Watch Ed Balls’ exclusive interview with The Open University, about his travels in Europe. First published on Wed, 22 Jan 2020 as Exclusive interview with Ed Balls. To find out more visit The Open...
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