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7 more FE colleges to offer advanced technical skills with the OU in ‘cold spots’

17 July 2023

Seven Further Education colleges in England are set to get a boost to their higher technical skills provision with the aim to support more people to secure jobs and grow the economy in their area. The colleges will be supported for the next two years by The Open University as they look to expand the […]

Stunning new OU/BBC series relives our Earth’s fascinating history

14 July 2023

Join us on a journey through some of our home planet’s most epic moments in a new OU/BBC series, Earth, presented by legendary naturalist and nature photographer, Chris Packham. The series will begin this evening (17 July 2023) on BBC Two at 9.00pm, kicking off five incredible episodes tracking the origins of Earth to the […]

OU researchers launch new guide to support palliative and end of life care

13 July 2023

Researchers at The Open University have produced a new ‘Grab and Go Guide’ to help improve palliative and end of life care. The easy-to-follow guide draws from research into The Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: a national framework for local action (2021-2026) and will enable those working in the sector to better […]

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Dr Patrina Law: A quick guide to designing and delivering effective bite-sized learning

11 July 2023

Bite-sized learning can allow for a more targeted and specific learning experience, presenting information in small, focused portions whereby learners can better absorb and process concepts without feeling overwhelmed. Here, Dr Patrina Law, head of OpenLearn at the OU, explores the best way to find out the best ways to deliver bite-size learning: Identify key […]

OU academics help showcase the treasures of India

7 July 2023

If you’re fascinated by India and Indian heritage a new two-part documentary – produced with the help of two Open University academics – is about to air. Treasures of India will hit the small screen on Sunday 9 July on Channel 4 at 8pm, when viewers see seasoned adventurer, author and historian, Professor Bettany Hughes, […]

Success for OU students at RCN Nurse of the Year Awards

7 July 2023

Open to all UK nurses, midwives, health visitors, nursing students and nursing support workers, the awards highlight excellence within the nursing profession and celebrate the contribution that nursing staff make to the health and well-being of their patients. The RCN Northern Ireland (NI) held their 2023 Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony in Belfast, whilst […]

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Education report highlights challenges of complex learning environments

6 July 2023

This year’s future of education report highlights 10 promising innovations facing learners and educators over the coming years. The Innovating Pedagogy 2023 report, produced by academics in the OU’s Institute of Educational Technology and the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of Cape Town, focuses on the challenges where learning takes […]

Open University considers face to face offer alongside transformative move to city centre

26 June 2023

The Open University is to prepare a business case for a world class university based in a sustainable green campus in Milton Keynes city centre. The plans support the city’s wider vison to develop one of the UK’s most vibrant city centres. The University’s governing Council has agreed to initiate work on the strategic and […]