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What’s your motivation?
As the new intake of OU students embark on their first modules (and others continue with the next one) it’s timely to look at what draws these hard-working scholars to study. Why do they put in the hours to pour over pages of reading material, analyse stats, share in online debates, do home science experiments […]
Clearing 2019: OU offers a positive choice
A-level results day is looming and with it a wave of emotion across the UK as the Clearing process reaches high intensity. The Open University continues to provide a positive choice, offering an alternative route to a degree for many young people and one which is open to all. Increasingly attractive choice In the National […]
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 student features in Social Mobility State of the Nation Report
The Social Mobility Commission has released its sixth annual ‘State of the Nation’ report, which assesses the progress that the UK has made towards improving social mobility. Open University graduate, Helen, featured in the report gives an example of how a ‘second chance’ at learning can impact life chances. It also highlights the importance of […]
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‘I can’t imagine a more important institution to support and love’
Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the sixth Chancellor of The Open University, shares her excitement about the university’s big birthday and “can’t imagine a more important institution to support and love”… “I have been lucky to hold many roles and wear several hats during my nearly-50 years on this planet. Without a doubt, one of the […]
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There is never going to be a bricks-and-mortar offering of higher education in every coastal town
Today, the House of Lords Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities published a report called: The future of seaside towns. The report looks at the issues, challenges and opportunities these communities face in several areas with education and skills a key part. Professor Ian Fribbance, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and […]
“Lifelong learning needs to be more than just political rhetoric”
Prime Minister Theresa May launched a review of post-18 education and funding at Derby College in February 2018. As adult education institutions in England await the publication of the Augar review, Professor Mary Kellett, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, reflects on the government’s commitment to support lifelong learning in a blog on the educational policy website, […]
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50 years on, The Open University is more relevant than ever
By Professor Mary Kellett, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University Ridiculed and scorned at its inception, The Open University flew in the face of established Higher Education when it was founded in 1969. The bold vision of Harold Wilson, made a reality by the tenacity of Jennie Lee, created a new university which was founded on […]
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Regenerating Seaside Towns – why part-time study could be an answer
The regeneration of seaside areas has been under debate in Westminster, with one topic of focus being access to education for those in coastal communities. Some seaside areas are a long way from a conventional university, and The Open University has traditionally helped many people in these communities gain a degree through flexible part-time distance […]
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Government must urgently address decline in part-time and mature learners, says report
Maintenance grants for part-time students, expansion of degree apprenticeships and credit transfer are just some of the recommendations aimed at addressing the decline in part-time and mature learners in the Education Select Committee’s report Value for Money in Higher Education. The report published today has been strongly welcomed by The Open University for recognising the […]
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