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The OU's world-leading innovative research and development enriches lives and influences policy globally.

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The Open University: '50 Years' collection

We're telling the OU's remarkable story through the power of photographs: with a new collection of images from renowned British photographer Chris Floyd and 10 rarely-seen images released from our archives.

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Disabled veterans' scholarships fund

Injured in, or due to, military service? You could be eligible for our scholarship which will provide additional support and help to pay your fees.

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