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OU offers funding opportunity for disabled veterans

11 May 2022

A scholarship fund with the potential to change people’s lives is open for applications. Now in its fifth year, The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund (DVSF) is once again open for applications offering 50 free study places at The Open University (OU) to individuals injured or disabled as a result of military service. So far, the […]

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Open University launches fund for displaced refugees

9 May 2022

A new fund has been launched by The Open University (OU) to support people displaced by conflict or crisis to build a brighter and better future. The Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarships programme is designed to help refugees, forced migrants and people seeking asylum; those fleeing armed conflict, violence, or persecution in their home nation, including […]

BAFTA nominations for two BBC/OU programmes

5 May 2022

Two BBC and Open University co-productions have earned BAFTA nominations in the current affairs and factual series categories. And on Sunday, 8 May, academics from the Faculties of Business and Law and Arts and Social Sciences, who acted as consultants for the programmes, find out if they’ve won. The BBC billing for Trump takes on […]

Double win for the OU at the Learning on Screen Awards

4 May 2022

The Open University has won two awards at the UK’s only celebration of film and media production in education. Established in 2005, the Learning on Screen Awards showcases the best in educational film and television. The OU has won two awards at this year’s event – the Broadcast Award for BBC/ OU co-production, Surrogates and the Educational […]

The Open University recognises major individual contributions with honorary awards

12 April 2022

After an absence of two years due to Covid restrictions, honorary graduates recently picked up their awards in person, at ceremonies in both London and Brighton. British-Iraqi businessman David Dangoor, who is a major educational and scientific philanthropist, attended the ceremony at The Barbican on one of two days’ celebrations to become a Doctor of […]

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New series of ‘Secrets of the Museum’ starts tonight on BBC Two

7 April 2022

A new series of Secrets of the Museum, co-produced by the BBC and The Open University airs tonight (7 April) on BBC Two at 8pm. In series three of the popular programme, viewers are treated to behind-the-scenes footage of London’s Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum’s vast collection. We meet the experts that work tirelessly to […]

Vivid and panoramic: series tells history of the British Isles through its art

5 April 2022

A rich feast of colour and imagery arrives on TV screens this month, showing the history of the British Isles as never seen before in a new OU/BBC series, The Art That Made Us. Lavish and comprehensive, the eight-part blockbuster, which starts on Thursday 7th April at 9pm on BBC2, spotlights art from all genres […]

Wave of student scholarships launched giving chance for free study

28 March 2022

A series of student support scholarships, worth more than £2.6 million, and designed to open doors for people who might not otherwise be able to afford a degree, are available to apply for from today through The Open University (OU). The Open Futures Fund provides life-changing scholarships, bursaries, and support to disabled veterans, Black […]

Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the war in Ukraine

1 March 2022

The latest news, expert commentary and resources for Open University students and staff on the war in Ukraine. Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the invasion of Ukraine We are appalled and horrified by the scenes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We condemn this unprovoked act of war and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, […]

The Power of Plants: join The OU and BBC for a virtual Green Planet event

22 February 2022

Join us for a virtual event this Friday (25 February) with the experts behind The Open University (OU) / BBC programme, The Green Planet. The Green Planet first aired on the BBC in January, offering a stunning insight into our world’s flora, presented by the legendary Sir David Attenborough. The event will be shot in […]

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