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

19 October 2023

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, […]

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

17 October 2023

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 […]

Award success for entrepreneurial student

12 October 2023

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 […]

Israel-Hamas War

8 October 2023

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

5 October 2023

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 […]

Employment Tribunal statement from The Open University- 2 October 2023

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 […]

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

2 October 2023

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 […]

The Open University celebrates their GOLD rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework

28 September 2023

The OU’s first-time entry has delivered an overall Gold rating for the national benchmark. The OU’s Vice Chancellor Tim Blackman says it’s “fantastic news” and demonstrates the OU’s high standards. Staff at The Open University are celebrating after hearing the university has been awarded an overall Gold rating in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching […]

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OU validation partner granted power to award degrees from Office for Students

22 September 2023

OU validation partner, New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), has been granted new powers to award degrees going forward. Open University Validation Partnerships (OUVP) was established in 1992 to enable The Open University (OU) to validate programmes for institutions that do not have their own degree awarding powers or that want to offer OU-validated […]

The Open University partners with Glastonbury Town Deal to offer free skills and training

7 September 2023

The Open University (OU) has partnered with Glastonbury town to offer a wide range of free skills and training. Funded by the Glastonbury Town Deal, this unique opportunity gives residents of Glastonbury who want to upskill, retrain, or learn new skills, the chance to study for free with the UK’s largest distance learning provider. In […]

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