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Life-changing OU scholarships for disabled military veterans go live
Applications are now open for anyone injured or disabled in or as a result of military service, who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund (DVSF), which is supported by generous donations from OU alumni, businesses and supporters of the University, has […]
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Five years on: I Made It at Market revisits makers’ business journeys
A new BBC One series, I Made It at Market, revisits former participants from Make It at Market to explore how their businesses have developed around five years after taking part. The 10 episode series began on Tuesday 7 April, airing weekday afternoons for a fortnight on BBC One, with all episodes available on BBC […]
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Zebra Trust give £1.2m gift to strengthen teacher education in Kenya and Zambia
The Open University has received a £1.2 million gift from The Zebra Trust for a major new initiative to enhance pre-service teacher education in Kenya and Zambia, helping thousands of new teachers enter classrooms better prepared to support children’s learning. The four-and-a-half-year programme will be led by Dr Jennifer Agbaire, Prof Tom Power and Olivier […]
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New OU and Microsoft hub offers free learning in AI skills for all
A one-stop-shop for AI knowledge and expertise is launched by The Open University (OU) and Microsoft to help educate, transform and inspire the workplace. Aimed at all levels of interest and aptitude the AI Hub, hosted on the OU’s popular OpenLearn site, is set to become the go-to place for everything AI related. Visitors can […]
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New research could aid human-to-parrot communication
A new study, from Professor Clara Mancini of The Open University (OU) and colleagues, has deepened understanding of human to parrot communication through a tablet-based speech board. Previous research showed that parrots can use speech boards to communicate with humans. However, how the design of these boards affects how easy they are for birds to […]
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The OU joins the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration
For the first time, The Open University (OU) has joined a consortium of partners on a five-year applied research collaboration to develop and test practical solutions that improve health and care services for communities across the Thames Valley and beyond. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) ARC Thames Valley is hosted by […]
The Open Futures Fund: rewriting futures through life-changing OU scholarships
Applications are now open for people from traditionally underserved backgrounds who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. Through the Open Futures Fund, a bespoke scholarships programme supporting people from five distinct groups – disabled military veterans, unpaid carers, lower-income Black students, those seeking sanctuary in the […]
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Pilgrimage: The Road to the Holy Island – a new OU/BBC series exploring Britain’s spiritual heritage
A new OU / BBC series, Pilgrimage: The Road to the Holy Island begins Sunday 5 April at 9pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Set against the dramatic landscapes of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, this returning series revisits a pilgrimage route that charts the emergence of early English Christianity. Woven through 1,400 years of […]
Open University to lead up to £20 million innovation boost across central area of Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor
The Open University will lead in driving a new wave of innovation across the central area of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, including Milton Keynes, Bedford and neighbouring high‑growth districts, backed by up to £20 million of UK Government funding. The investment, confirmed today (2 April) by Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, comes from the […]
David Attenborough explores the hidden wildlife of Britain’s gardens in new OU / BBC series
A new OU / BBC series, Secret Garden begins Sunday 5 April at 6pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Sir David Attenborough explores the hidden wildlife thriving in Britain’s gardens in a new five‑part series. Filmed in five contrasting gardens across the UK, the series uncovers the remarkable lives of the often charming, and sometimes […]
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