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What does the King’s speech mean for four-nation collaboration?

Catherine May is the Senior External Affairs and Communications Manager at PolicyWISE – the Open University’s initiative to improve how governments and academics work together across nations. Here, Catherine shares her thoughts on the upcoming King’s speech: “There is always keen interest ahead of major government legislative announcements, and this year’s Kings Speech is being […]

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ESG is discussed in board rooms but lack of skills is holding back action, according to new report by The Open University

While nearly four in five (77%) businesses agree that ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors impact their organisation’s brand or reputation, less than a tenth (8%) have a fully realised ESG strategy Businesses are held back from implementing ESG due to lack of financial resources (28%), missing essential skills (24%) and complexity (23%) New report […]

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OU/BBC Series ‘The Met’ Returns for a fourth series

A captivating fourth series of The Met, co-produced by The Open University (OU) and the BBC, is set to air on BBC One tonight (Tuesday 24 October) at 9pm. The six-episode series provides insight into the Metropolitan Police in the face of complex cases. Filmed over ten months, the series offers an unfiltered look into […]

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Sir David Attenborough explores the natural world’s history in landmark OU/BBC series, Planet Earth III

Sir David Attenborough explores the natural world’s history in landmark OU/BBC series, Planet Earth III

Join nature historian Sir David Attenborough on a journey around the globe in a brand-new series co-produced by The Open University (OU) and BBC, Planet Earth III. Beginning on 22 October at 6.15pm BBC One and iPlayer, this eight-part series follows some of the world’s most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are dramatic, thrilling, […]

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Explore Scotland’s Sacred Islands and inhabitants’ faiths and beliefs with Ben Fogle

Explore Scotland’s Sacred Islands and inhabitants’ faiths and beliefs with Ben Fogle

A new four-part OU/BBC production of Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle airs tonight at 8pm on BBC Scotland and will be available on BBC iPlayer thereafter. This is the second series of the programme that sees adventurer Ben Fogle travel across some of Scotland’s most beautiful islands to explore how faith and belief took […]

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Award success for entrepreneurial student

Award success for entrepreneurial student

Open University in Scotland student Laura Ripley has scooped the Royal Bank of Scotland Female Entrepreneurship Award at the 13th annual Converge Awards that recognises businesses impact on society and the environment. Laura’s business, Northern Frights, is a horror and fantasy events company that uses props, special effects, and skilled actors to create immersive and […]

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Israel-Hamas War

The appalling attacks perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on Saturday 7 October, and the subsequent military response from Israel, have shocked us all. We are also deeply concerned for the welfare of the civilian Palestinian population, and those hostages currently trapped in Gaza. Our thoughts are with all those who are suffering. We want to stress […]

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OU Students could win £1000 from Santander Universities during cost-of-living crisis

For the third year in a row, the OU is teaming up with Santander Universities to offer students help with their finances. Thanks to Santander Universities, this year 10 lucky students will get the chance to win £1000 cash in a free draw. To enter, OU students need to be currently enrolled, be based in […]

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Employment Tribunal statement from The Open University- 2 October 2023

The OU is responding to an Employment Tribunal claim which is centred on the rights of free speech and academic freedom, and their interaction with the freedom, safety, and inclusion of everyone in our University community. Professor Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The Open University, said: “We believe we have acted lawfully, in good faith […]

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‘Thrilling’ BBC documentary airs about the history of the Union

‘Thrilling’ BBC documentary airs about the history of the Union

The turbulent history of how Great Britain evolved is dissected in an intriguing Open University/BBC co-production – Union with historian David Olusoga – which reaches the small screen tonight (Monday 2 October). The four-part series airs on BBC Two at 9pm and charts the history of the Union from the 1600s – a century defined […]

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