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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