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National Student Survey results 2022 – Full update

6 July 2022

The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022, commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) have been published, with The Open University (OU) ranking sixth amongst 175 participating degree-awarding providers. The OU achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 86% across the UK, which remains well above the sector average of 74%. As the only institution in the […]

Campaign to help change lives through education

4 July 2022

The Open University (OU) stages its second annual Giving Day this week and is encouraging people to help transform the lives and rewrite the futures of current and future students. By making donations over a 36-hour timeframe from 9am on Thursday 7 July to 9pm on Friday 8 July in support of the OU’s Open […]

It’s tough going for UK businesses, finds the OU’s 2022 Business Barometer

29 June 2022

According to The Open University’s Business Barometer 2022, published in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, UK organisations are experiencing the knock-on effect of ongoing skills shortages and recruitment challenges. The OU’s annual report provides a temperature check on the UK skills landscape and found more than three quarters (78%) are seeing reduced output, […]

New BBC/ OU series explores the unheard voices of the AIDS crisis

24 June 2022

On Monday (27 June), an innovative three-part documentary series starts on BBC 2, which tells the story of the British AIDS crisis as it’s never been told before. Co-produced by the BBC and The Open University, AIDS: The Unheard Tapes begins 40 years ago when a mysterious disease first appeared in Britain’s gay community. A […]

Where is the OU taking you? Share your story on social media

21 June 2022

The Open University is calling on members of its community to demonstrate the value of learning and the role it can play in shaping futures – by sharing their own stories on social media. In a time when flexible, open education has never been more important, we’re looking firmly to the future to how we […]

OU awards four honorary degrees for contributions to society and culture

20 June 2022

In today’s (20 June) graduation ceremony at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, four individuals were recognised for their significant contribution to society and culture, including one of Scotland’s most recognisable and beloved actors, Elaine C. Smith; journalist and equal pay advocate, Carrie Gracie; disability campaigner, Tressa Burke and social entrepreneur, Josh Littlejohn. Elaine C […]

OU academic among next generation of research leaders awarded funds to address global issues

16 June 2022

The OU’s Dr Tracie Farrell has been announced among 84 promising future leaders as part of a sweep of research and innovation awarded fellowships given funding totalling £98 million. These 84 most promising science and research leaders will benefit from £97.8m to tackle major global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK, Science […]

Times Education Commission “demonstrates need for flexible lifelong learning” says The Open University

15 June 2022

The Open University has welcomed the publication today of the Times Education Commission’s final report. Commenting on the report, Professor Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, said: “This is a vital piece of work that highlights the challenges faced across the education system and the importance of bringing forward solutions to tackle these systemic […]

Michelle Donelan, Universities Minister and Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North talk to students from The Open University with Professor Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor.

Universities Minister visits OU campus in Milton Keynes

10 June 2022

Michelle Donelan, Universities Minister, came to The Open University to learn how it designs and produces its high quality distance learning curriculum and to hear the needs of its learners. Joined by Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North she was welcomed to the University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Blackman. Meeting students from across England, […]

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OU Carers Scholarship open for applications until end of month

9 June 2022

The Open University’s (OU) Carers Scholarships Fund is open for applications until the 24 June 2022. Established to help carers overcome the many hurdles that prevent them from accessing education, the scheme will support 20 carers with full tuition cost for any OU undergraduate credit-bearing course; six of the scholarships will be reserved for young […]

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