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The Open University extends enrolment deadline for first time as record numbers of young people choose flexible study
The Open University is extending its undergraduate enrolment deadline for the first time in its history after seeing unprecedented demand from younger students seeking a more flexible route into higher education. The move comes as growing numbers of school and college leavers look for alternatives to the traditional university experience, balancing study with work and […]
New OU/BBC’s Inside Science begins on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
The new OU/BBC series of BBC Inside Science starts on Thursday 10 September on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 4.30pm. Returning for a new 26-part run, the weekly programme illuminates mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that’s changing our world. Covering everything from health and engineering to environmental science, mathematics and […]
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Open University welcomes Education Committee call to put reading for pleasure at the heart of education
The Open University has welcomed the Education Committee’s report on Reading for Pleasure, describing it as an important step forward in recognising the vital role that reading enjoyment plays in children’s educational success, wellbeing and personal development. The report, published on 17 July, calls for a National Reading Guarantee, a library in every secondary school, […]
The Open University launches new strategy to widen opportunity and help more students succeed
The Open University (OU) has today launched Opening Up, its new strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how it will widen opportunity, improve student success and increase its impact through education, research, innovation and partnership. The strategy marks the next stage in the OU’s mission to make higher education open to people regardless of background, location […]
Michael Rosen returns with a new series of Word of Mouth
A new OU / BBC Radio 4 series, Word of Mouth, begins on Thursday 27 August at 15:30 on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Presented by celebrated author Michael Rosen, the programme explores the world of words and how we use them. The series explores the many ways language shapes our lives, examining topics […]
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New Open University podcast explores the psychology behind everyday life
Why do we do the things we do? Why do some memories stick with us, while others fade? Why do we find it so difficult to stay engaged with big global issues like climate change? And why do so many of us wait until we’re struggling before seeking support for our mental wellbeing? These are […]
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OU experts lead geological mapping of Mercury
Experts from The Open University (OU) have led geological mapping pole to pole across Mercury, culminating in the publication of the north pole ‘quadrangle’ map. A total of 15 mapping quadrangles have been defined covering the whole of Mercury, several of which were produced by current and former OU PhD students. OU maps include both […]
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Finding your direction: Callum’s story
We believe some student stories deserve to be made into a movie. That’s why The Open University teamed up with LADbible to transform Callum’s story into a film-style trailer. The movie might not be real, but it’s inspired by true events. Read on to discover the experiences, ambitions and achievements behind Callum’s story… Not […]
Turning a passion into a future: Dane’s story
We believe some student stories deserve to be made into a movie. That’s why The Open University teamed up with LADbible to transform Dane’s story into a film-style trailer. The movie might not be real, but it’s inspired by true events. Watch Dane’s trailer below and read on to discover the experiences, ambitions and achievements […]
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Teenage boom at The Open University as young people choose to earn while they learn
Record 3,398 new undergraduate students aged 18 or 19. Number of teenage starters has risen by more than a third since 2019/20. Almost four in ten new OU undergraduates are now under 25. Record numbers of teenagers are choosing The Open University as young people seek more flexible and affordable ways to earn a degree […]
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