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Examining the ‘Throat of Fire’
This summer we can follow a blog of an OU Geosciences graduate as he joins a volcanic observation centre in Ecuador. David Litchfield’s participation in the mission to monitor Mama Tungurahua, a 5023 metres high volcano, is secured with an OU bursary, but is far from being a risk-free adventure. Since he joined the centre, the volcano exploded, sending shockwaves ...
New Student Charter website now live
The Student Charter, which has been developed jointly by University staff and the OU Students ...
OU research can deliver ‘revolution’ in teaching computing in schools
An innovative technique of teaching computer programming, developed at the Open University, can ...
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what happens when we graduate?!
Hi all, I have two modules left to go of my Open degree, so the end is starting to become clearer :) I'm just wondering, what happens once we have enough points to graduate with honours? Do we have...
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, 2 August, 2013 - 12:14
DD101
Hi everyone. I am starting DD101 in October. I am 27,have 2 children and the last studying I did was my GCSEs. Feeling excited but very nervous about studying again and how it will fit round my...
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, 2 August, 2013 - 12:05
German courses in Germany and Austria
Are you studying German with the Open University? Would you like some extra practice? Why not attend a German course in Germany or Austria where the language is spoken. We offer...
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, 2 August, 2013 - 10:57
Italian Courses in Italy
Are you studying Italian with the Open University? Would you like some extra practice? Why not attend an Italian course in Italy where the language is spoken. We offer Italian courses...
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, 2 August, 2013 - 10:41
Introduce yourself!
We´re all new on the site, and most of us don´t bite. Tell us a little bit about who you are and where you come from - it´s an ice-breaker ;-).
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Are you new to OU study? If so, come say hi!
With many new courses starting in February, there´s probably quite a few newbies out there - or people who haven´t studied with the OU for a while. So this is your chance to come say hi!
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AA100 - The Arts Past And Present
Hello! Anyone else starting this module in October? I am and I'm quite excited about it - ready to give the old degree another shot after dropping out of regular Uni. Twice. I'm Kirstie, I'm (nearly...
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Which book changed your life?
Mine has to be The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. It gave me the momentum to do some travelling, which totally changed me life.
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New Student Charter website now live
The Student Charter, which has been developed jointly by University staff and the OU Students Association, was launched by the Vice Chancellor on 23 April 2013, the 44th...
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