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OU drives forward new skills routes with transport and logistics sector

28 July 2022

A new partnership between The Open University and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) has been announced to develop strategic and leadership skills within the sector. The OU’s Business School already delivers an established MBA (Master of Business Administration) qualification and has a global network of more than 100,000 alumni […]

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New BBC Ideas collection co-produced by the OU helps navigate modern life

26 July 2022

A brand new collection for BBC Ideas has launched today on BBC iPlayer, which includes five short films that are co-produced by The Open University. ‘Navigating Modern Life’ is a collection of films to help guide you through the challenges of everyday living – from sharpening up your critical thinking to making sense of statistics. […]

The OU to grow its curriculum through acquisition of the Open College of the Arts (OCA)

25 July 2022

Following positive discussions with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), the Open University (OU) is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached that will see the OU acquire the Open College of the Arts (OCA). The OU was set up in 1969 to bring life-changing learning that enriches society to millions who otherwise […]

OU delivers opportunity for FE colleges in England to boost their technical skills offer

14 July 2022

Further education colleges in England can now apply to access support from The Open University to boost their higher technical education provision. The scheme is backed by £10 million of UK Government funding and is designed to increase the number of communities that can access high-quality, higher, technical education locally. Under the scheme, the OU […]

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 […]

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