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Tech Mahindra Inks MoU with The Open University to Advance AI-Driven Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development

11 March 2025

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Open University (OU), the UK’s largest university to drive innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship. This strategic collaboration aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology advancements and their […]

OU contributes to major Government ‘CreaTech’ report

13 February 2025

The Open University (OU) has contributed to a major new government report, The Coronation Challenge: CreaTech Report, by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Royal Anniversary Trust. The Report explores how the combination of creativity and emerging technologies, known as CreaTech, can drive innovation, create jobs, and position the UK […]

The Open University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

18 December 2024

The Open University has appointed Professor Dave Phoenix as its next Vice-Chancellor. Currently the Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University and CEO of LSBU Group, Professor Phoenix will begin his new role on 1 July 2025. Professor Phoenix brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership to the role, and a strong commitment to […]

Hardship Fund announced for OU students from Gaza and Lebanon

10 December 2024

The Open University (OU) and the Arab Open University (AOU) have jointly announced a Hardship Fund for Palestinian students from Gaza, as well as Lebanese students residing in Lebanon, to support their studies with the AOU. This financial support will directly benefit at least 60 students already identified as having an urgent need for monetary […]

The OU marks National Engineering Day with tribute to trailblazing graduate

13 November 2024

The Open University (OU) is proud to commemorate National Engineering Day on 13 November by celebrating extraordinary engineering talent. In collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering, a striking new piece of digital artwork will be virtually projected onto the OU’s Walton Hall building in Milton Keynes highlighting the contributions of four inspirational engineers. The […]

Professor Tim Blackman steps down as Vice-Chancellor at The Open University

29 October 2024

Professor Tim Blackman has today announced that he is stepping down from his role as Vice-Chancellor at The Open University earlier than planned so that he can focus on his cancer treatment. The decision was confirmed this morning in an email to colleagues at the University from Chair Malcolm Sweeting, who had previously shared news […]

Lack of budget and technical skills holding UK businesses back from improved productivity

28 October 2024

As the UK grapples with stagnant productivity growth, a new report from The Open University reveals that one in four businesses (27%) believe productivity has declined over the past five years, reflecting broader concerns ahead of the upcoming Budget. The report, based on a YouGov survey of over 500 UK businesses, uncovers a disconnect in […]

The Open University – an Independent Review

1 October 2024

The Open University has today published, in full, an independent report from Dame Nicola Dandridge. The report is the conclusion of a four-month independent review led by Dame Nicola that was commissioned by The Open University’s Council following the Employment Tribunal brought by Professor Jo Phoenix. The University Council has accepted the recommendations in the report […]

The Open University and Department for Education launch £3m AI initiative to improve educational tools

28 August 2024

The Open University has been announced as the leading strategic partner in a new generative AI initiative being launched in partnership with the Department for Education. A new optimised content store will be made available, comprising teaching standards, guidelines and lesson plans that will ‘train’ generative AI to make these components more reliable for teachers […]

Statement regarding the Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s ‘University Complicity Database’

20 June 2024

“We are aware of concerns regarding information published on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign website about OU investments. Since the end of 2023, we no longer hold any of the investments listed on the campaign’s website and our only remaining fund has a no weapons clause and does not own any banks.”

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