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Double win for the OU at the Learning on Screen Awards

Double win for the OU at the Learning on Screen Awards

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 […]

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The Open University recognises major individual contributions with honorary awards

The Open University recognises major individual contributions with honorary awards

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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Wave of student scholarships launched giving chance for free study

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 […]

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Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the war in Ukraine

Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the war in Ukraine

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, […]

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

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

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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Being Black and British: OU/BBC series explores what it’s like for six housemates

A two-part series co-produced by the BBC and the OU brings six black Britons from very different backgrounds and viewpoints together to share their personal stories and debate being black and British. We Are Black and British, airs on consecutive evenings beginning on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th February on BBC Two at 9pm. Six […]

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Most employers of apprentices plan to maintain or increase the number they employ this year

Most employers of apprentices plan to maintain or increase the number they employ this year

A revealing survey conducted by The Open University and in partnership with The 5% Club* shows that most employers, almost 9 in 10, who have employed apprentices plan to maintain or increase the number they take on in the next 12 months. The figures are a result of a new survey, carried out by YouGov […]

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OU/BBC co-pro reveals the fiercely competitive world of elite figure skating

OU/BBC co-pro reveals the fiercely competitive world of elite figure skating

A fascinating look into the competitive world of figure skating comes to our screens this weekend, on the newly re-launched BBC Three. Freeze: Skating on the Edge, is an Open University/BBC co-production that follows young athletes from across Britain over the course of a year, as they battle through skate-offs, qualifiers and international competitions to […]

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