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New series revels in the genius of Jane Austen

New series revels in the genius of Jane Austen

If you love the feminine bonnets and bustles, handsome eligible young men and the haughty outrage of female chaperones in 18th century fiction then feast your eyes on the new docudrama Jane Austen, Rise of a Genius. The three-part Open University/BBC co-production, available on BBC iPlayer, coincides with the 250th year of Austen’s birth and […]

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Honour for a swordplay expert who carved a career in films

Honour for a swordplay expert who carved a career in films

A multi-talented character in the UK’s creative and cultural industry has just been made an honorary graduate of The Open University, recognising his work in the arts. Andy Wilkinson, who lives in Harpenden, Herts, dreamt of a showbusiness career and used his skills at fencing and other weaponry to help him enter the profession, gain […]

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Wildlife lovers’ favourite, Springwatch, is back for its 20th season

Wildlife lovers’ favourite, Springwatch, is back for its 20th season

The ever-popular OU/BBC programme Springwatch is back with a brand new series, this time celebrating its 20th anniversary. Springwatch begins on 26th May at 8pm on BBC Two, with new episodes shown Mondays – Thursdays across the next three weeks. You can also catch up on episodes via BBC iPlayer. As Springwatch embarks on their […]

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Open University graduate wins prestigious national nursing award

Open University graduate wins prestigious national nursing award

Open University graduate, Fay Dudson has won the Student Innovation in Practice Award at the annual Student Nursing Times Awards. The ceremony, which took place in a glitzy ceremony on 2nd May in London, honoured the outstanding achievements of the upcoming generation of nurses and their mentors, recognising those who consistently go above and beyond […]

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John Lewis Partnership and The Open University to support more care experienced young people into higher education

John Lewis Partnership and The Open University to support more care experienced young people into higher education

The Open University (OU) is now accepting applications for scholarships from people aged 30 years and under who have experienced the care system, funded by the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) and OU donor support. The OU’s social justice mission states that everyone – regardless of background or circumstance – should receive the same opportunities and […]

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Powerful new OU/BBC documentary tells the story of the murder of George Floyd and the backlash that followed

Powerful new OU/BBC documentary tells the story of the murder of George Floyd and the backlash that followed

Airing on Wednesday 21st May on BBC Two at 9pm and BBC iPlayer, Blacklash: The Murder of George Floyd”  tells the story of one of the most shocking and defining moments in modern history, one that not only exposed police brutality and birthed the Black Lives Matter movement, but also exposed deep divides in the […]

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Honour for bereaved Bedfordshire mother whose work has improved life for those living with sickle cell

Honour for bereaved Bedfordshire mother whose work has improved life for those living with sickle cell

A bereaved mother from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, whose daughter died from sickle cell disease 25 years ago, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The Open University for her work to raise awareness of the condition ever since. Cecilia Ayisi-Shoetan, formerly from Romford but now living in Leighton Buzzard, has campaigned to help improve the […]

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Westminster launch of Mumentum campaign

OU tackles workplace barriers to support mothers’ career re-entry

New evidence review from The Open University highlights 10 key barriers that hinder working mothers, spotlighting the ongoing ‘motherhood penalty’ Practical toolkits for employers and mothers are launched at an event with opening remarks delivered by Minister for Employment, Alison McGovern MP to support mothers and primary care givers returning to work Partnership with the […]

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OU’s report helps power up Learning at Work Week

The Open University (OU) is pleased to partner with the Campaign for Learning to mark Learning at Work Week (12-18 May) a unique annual event that aims to champion the benefits of continual learning and development. OpenLearn and the OU’s Business Development Unit (BDU) are teaming up to support the week and a newly-created hub […]

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New Series of Inside Our Minds explores ADHD and Dyslexia

New Series of Inside Our Minds explores ADHD and Dyslexia

A new series of the OU/BBC series ‘Inside Our Minds’ airs on Mon 12 May on BBC Two and iPlayer at 21:00 and from Weds 14 May on BBC Two Wales at 21:00 Following the success of the multi-award-winning first series ‘Inside Our Autistic Minds’, series two examines other forms of neurodivergence – ADHD and […]

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