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50 years on, The Open University is more relevant than ever
By Professor Mary Kellett, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University Ridiculed and scorned at its inception, The Open University flew in the face of established Higher Education when it was founded in 1969. The bold vision of Harold Wilson, made a reality by the tenacity of Jennie Lee, created a new university which was founded on […]
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Government must urgently address decline in part-time and mature learners, says report
Maintenance grants for part-time students, expansion of degree apprenticeships and credit transfer are just some of the recommendations aimed at addressing the decline in part-time and mature learners in the Education Select Committee’s report Value for Money in Higher Education. The report published today has been strongly welcomed by The Open University for recognising the […]
OU welcomes recommendations to provide more flexible study
A generation of ‘lost learners’ are missing out on the chance to develop the skills at university that employers and the UK economy need, because of the cost and time it takes to study part-time. This is one of the main findings of a project set up by Universities UK (UUK) and the Confederation of […]
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Thousands celebrate as degree ceremony season begins at The Open University
5,000 graduates are set to pick up their Open University degrees at 21 ceremonies held by the University across the four nations this Autumn. Part of The Open University family For Professor Mary Kellett, Acting Vice-Chancellor, the degree ceremonies are always a highlight of the university year: “I’d like to say a huge congratulations to […]
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Studying part-time can increase lifetime earnings by up to £377,000
Completing a part-time degree in your late 30s can bring an increase in lifetime earnings of up to £377,000 in cash terms, a new study shows. An analysis of the earning potential for part-time students in England qualifying at the age of 37 – the average age of an Open University graduate – underlines the […]
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Phasing out of Government grant underlines need for new funding system
The UK Government has confirmed the final phase of its staged reduction of direct grants to The Open University. Teaching grant in England fallen by 80% Government support for students in England – paid through the teaching grant – has now fallen by 80 per cent since the university funding reforms of 2012. The latest […]
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