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OU Futures 2010-2013

Core Values


The OU has developed and embodied a set of core values that make it the most distinctive institution in higher education. The Open University is…

Inclusive

  • We play a unique role in society making life long learning open to all, inspiring and enabling people to develop wherever, whenever and however they need.
  • We achieve social justice by inspiring learning throughout the world.

Innovative

  • We lead the learning revolution taking innovation to the heart of learning and research.
  • We continuously seek new and better ways to inspire and enable learning.
  • We develop world class research and teaching.

Responsive

  • We respond to the needs of individuals and employers and of the societies in which they live and work.
  • We are dedicated to supporting our students' learning success.

These values provide a moral and intellectual compass for the University in a changing world.

 

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