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OU celebrates neurodiversity week
To mark neurodiversity week, 17th -23rd March, The Open University has created a hub of resources on its free online learning platform, OpenLearn, designed to educate and inspire neurodivergent learners, allies, educators, and employers. The OU has a long history of teaching neurodivergent learners, such as those with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, autism, dyspraxia, Tourette’s syndrome, […]
New series taps into crisis at beleaguered Thames Water
A mix of personal stories, behind-the-scenes footage, and poignant visuals help to convey the challenges faced by Thames Water, in a new OU/BBC co-produced TV series starting on Monday 17 March 2025. The two-part series Thames Water: Inside the Crisis, will run on consecutive days and be shown on March 17 and 18 2025 at […]
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Tech Mahindra Inks MoU with The Open University to Advance AI-Driven Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Open University (OU), the UK’s largest university to drive innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship. This strategic collaboration aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology advancements and their […]
New Professor of Education, Policy and Practice
In 2018, there were only 25 Black women professors in the UK, compared to 12,500 white men (WHEN, Women’s Higher Education Network). Today, that number has risen to 74, with the promotion of Dr Carol Azumah Dennis, SFHEA, to Professor of Education, Policy and Practice, within The Open University’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language […]
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Reducing reoffending rates: Open University awarded UK government contract to provide education in secure environments across England and Wales
OU has been awarded a contract to continue delivering transformative HE education Education is a key aspect of rehabilitation to help end cycle of reoffending Evidence highlights the correlation between education and reducing reoffending The Open University (OU) will continue to deliver life-changing education to those serving in prisons, after successfully securing a new contract […]
Hobbyists unite in new series of TV’s Make it at Market
This week sees the return of the popular and award-winning series Make it at Market, which follows the fortunes of several keen entrepreneurs, hoping to turn their hobby into their livelihood. A new 15-part OU/BBC co-produced series will begin on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Monday March 3 on weekdays at 15:45 across three weeks. […]
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BBC’s Forensics: The Real CSI shows the specialised work of police and forensic teams investigating a violent crime
The Open University has once again teamed up with the BBC for another episode of Forensics: The Real CSI that shows the work of police forensic teams investigating a woman’s death. The episode, titled ‘Murder in a Brothel’, airs at 9pm on Sunday, 2 March, on BBC Two and iPlayer, and will be available on […]
Radio series Rare Earth returns for a new season
Tune in weekly from today (Friday 28th February) to listen to the OU/BBC radio series, Rare Earth, return for its fourth season hosted by environmental journalist Tom Heap and physicist Helen Czerski. Listeners can tune in live on Fridays at 12pm or listen later through BBC Sounds. The new series takes us from the deepest […]
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OU appoints new Executive Dean for Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The Open University (OU) is delighted to welcome Professor Michael Fernando who will be taking over as the university’s Executive Dean for Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in April 2025. Professor Fernando joins the OU from his most recent role as Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing at the University […]
Students offered the opportunity to win a MacBook
Students from The Open University and beyond are being given the opportunity from Santander to win one of ten MacBooks to assist in their studies. The computers are available in a prize draw being offered by Santander Universities, a global philanthropic organisation working in the higher education sector. Any UK student aged 18 or over, […]
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