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8 Days: To the Moon and Back – OU/ BBC co-pro told through the eyes of the astronauts
The Apollo 11 mission – when humans first set foot on the Moon – stunned the world to become an unforgettable global phenomenon. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back, co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnership Team airs on Wednesday 10th July at 9pm on BBC Two and follows the […]
“The OU completely changed my life”
Science was the one subject Ray Barber loved since he was a boy. Working as a college technician with no qualifications, he embarked on an OU degree and his life took an amazing turn; which he credits to the qualifications he gained with the OU. He’s since travelled the world with his work, including a […]
Lifelong learning should be a reality, not a slogan
“Lifelong learning can no longer be a slogan. It has to be a practical reality.” That was the message fronted by Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England, at an event held to champion the importance of digital skills and access to education. The event, one in a series of talks organised for […]
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Never too old to learn: what will you do at 91?
An inspirational 91-year-old woman from Bromley, London has been named as a finalist in the Festival of Learning Awards 2019. Sylvia Rowbottom was forced to leave school during the Second World War, aged 16, but made a pledge to herself to return to education when we got the chance, no matter how long it took. […]
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Meet the OU’s International Students
The Open University is launching the International Open Diaries; five short films featuring incredible OU students and alumni from different corners of the world. Following on from the UK Open Diaries that were launched in summer 2018, these new diaries have a distinctly international flavour. They offer a unique insight into what it’s like for […]
Mental health champion honoured by OU
Cholena Mountain, mental health practitioner, educator, and expert in personality disorders has been awarded an Honorary Master of the University for work in areas of special educational concern, at the Ely Cathedral graduation ceremony. In recent years, the challenges faced by those with personality disorders have become more widely recognised, and there has been a […]
Brain-to-brain learning could be a reality in 2070
Brain-to-brain learning could be a reality by 2070, according to The Open University’s Future of Learning 2070: Imagine What’s Next report. The findings, which have been released today to mark 50 years of learning with The Open University, predict that artificial intelligence and full sensory virtual experiences could become commonplace for the students of tomorrow […]
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Independent panel suggests changes to Post-18 education in England
With the goal of a joined-up Post-18 system in England that works for everyone, an independent panel led by Dr Philip Augar has published recommendations to the UK Government on what needs to change in the current FE-HE system. The panel makes 60-odd recommendations – spanning skills, higher education, further education, apprenticeships, student finance and […]
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OU family past and present celebrate 50 years of The Open University
Over the past fifty years, The Open University has touched millions of lives around the world. To celebrate this, honorary graduates, supporters, students and members of the OU family came together at a special 50th Anniversary dinner hosted by Chancellor Martha Lane Fox. Speaking at the event, Martha Lane-Fox expressed her delight at celebrating this […]
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Future business stars rewarded by OU
The winning businesses in this year’s Open University Student Entrepreneurship Competition range from a social enterprise focussed on helping former military personnel transition back to civilian life and work, to a web platform which helps nervous drivers cope with stressors. Now in its fifth year, the competition attracted the interest of over 100 students, spread […]
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