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Professor Ian Pickup, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning, Teaching and Student Experience at the Open University, advises on results day, clearing, and the power of flexible higher education
A‑level results day can feel like a crossroads. For some, it brings relief and celebration, for others, it brings uncertainty, disappointment, or a sudden need to rethink plans that felt fixed only days before. But as Professor Ian Pickup, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Students at The Open University, points out, this moment is rarely as final as […]
Study of climate–carbon behaviour through the ages gives vital lessons on the earth’s capacity when under threat
A detailed study of past changes in the Earth’s climate-carbon system – dating back 539 million years – shows the close links between the vulnerability of life on the planet and the long-term shifts it experiences. The multi-disciplinary paper, led by The Open University (OU) and published in the journal Nature Communications, saw scientists use […]
OU lit the spark for professor’s lifetime achievement in chemistry research
Picking up a coveted Doctor of Science – a qualification that is only awarded by The Open University (OU) for exceptional scientific contributions – seems a long way from Professor Simon Hall’s memories of crashing out of sixth form with dreams of becoming a rock star. The University of Bristol’s Professor of Chemistry recalls being […]
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OU celebrates inauguration of Anatolia American University
The Open University recently joined partners in Thessaloniki, Greece, to celebrate the official inauguration of Anatolia American University, marking a major milestone in a long-standing partnership built on trust, shared values and a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. The inauguration marks a new chapter in the OU’s 12-year validation partnership […]
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Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home
African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries, says Michael Boampong, Visiting Fellow, The Open University. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states. Agreements with Gulf countries have largely focused on construction and service-sector jobs. But newer partnerships with […]
Student Home update
We’re very sorry that many students are still having trouble accessing Student Home. We know how important your results are and appreciate your patience while our technical teams work around the clock to resolve this complex issue. Current situation: Some students can access Student Home, but many still cannot. Pages are taking a long time to load. […]
Major consultation into weddings legislation welcomed by OU research lead
An Open University Law School researcher has welcomed a public Government consultation, opened yesterday (16 July), which could see some of the biggest changes to weddings law in England and Wales for almost 200 years. Stephanie Pywell, Professor Emerita of Law and Social Justice, conducted research including surveys of couples, registrars and celebrants. This work […]
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Why the US economy stays strong even when its policies shock the rest of the world
The US economy is continuing to grow faster and generate more new jobs than Europe. Annual national income growth over the past five years has averaged 3.3% in the US against 2.6% in the EU. In the first quarter of 2026, the EU’s GDP was just 0.7% higher than a year before, while that of the […]
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Trees for hotter cities: OU partners on new approach to grow community support for tree-planting
Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by researchers working at sites across the UK. The new free-to-use tool, Tree Value Visions, aims to support councils and communities in thinking about the future of trees in towns and cities in a […]
BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? comes to The Open University in Milton Keynes
The Open University will welcome one of the BBC’s longest-running and most respected current affairs programmes to its Milton Keynes campus this summer. BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? will be broadcast from The Open University’s Walton Hall campus on Friday 7 August 2026, bringing a live audience and a panel of leading figures from politics and public life to Milton […]
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