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Extra OU free courses will boost Government’s skills initiative

2 June 2020

The Open University is adding to its suite of free courses on the UK Government’s website to help build skills in the wake of the pandemic and aid vital recovery efforts among employees and employers. From today (Tuesday June 2) two extra courses will go live on The Skills Toolkit platform and cover entry level […]

OU launches online teaching microcredential for “hasty pivot” to distance learning

22 May 2020

The Open University (OU), a world leader in flexible distance learning, has developed an Online Teaching microcredential to equip those teaching in higher or further education with the practical skills to successfully create online courses and teach adults online. The microcredential is open for enrolment now on leading social learning platform, FutureLearn.com, and teaching commences […]

OU’s OpenLearn joins forces with Money Saving Expert to launch its Academy of Money

21 May 2020

The Open University has partnered with the UK’s biggest consumer website, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) to launch a free, six-part course, which will give the nation the skills and knowledge to master their finances. Prepared and written by the OU, with support and guidance from MSE, MSE’s Academy of Money will be available from today (21 May) on […]

New grant gives go-ahead for AI-adaptation of cyber security course

18 May 2020

The Open University has won a grant through the Nesta and Department for Education CareerTech Challenge which rewards innovative tech solutions with grant funding. Nesta, an innovation foundation, in partnership with the Department for Education, is supporting 11 organisations to develop digital solutions to improve adult learner motivation and career adaptability through online courses. Funded […]

OU partners with BBC to support the nation in maintaining good mental health

15 May 2020

The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a digital series to support maintaining good mental health during the pandemic lockdown. New content – featuring clips and illustrations – will be released daily to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), covering topics from toxic productivity to relationship tips. OU academics, Will Murcott, […]

Open University joins Government’s scheme to share free learning

28 April 2020

Free courses from The Open University (OU) will feature on a new online learning platform the UK Government is launching today (Tuesday April 28) to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home. The Skills Toolkit has been launched today by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to give people access to free, top […]

OU scientists make hand sanitiser to support frontline professionals in Milton Keynes

27 March 2020

The Open University (OU) is supporting local efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by producing much-needed hand sanitiser for healthcare professionals in Milton Keynes. With the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been unprecedented demand for hand sanitiser from the public and across the healthcare landscape, which has caused a national shortage. Scientists from […]

Lift in visitors to OU’s one-stop-shop for free learning

23 March 2020

The Open University has seen a huge spike in visitors to its free online learning platform OpenLearn to access its health, wellbeing and educational content in a time of huge societal need. The popular online site is The Open University’s home of free learning, offering a chance for anyone to explore relevant topics, from teaching […]

Carers and Disabled Veterans Scholarships Funds open for applications

18 March 2020

The Open University’s Carers and Disabled Veterans Scholarships Funds are today (18 March) open for applications to apply for both schemes. Supporting those that support others The Carers Scholarships Fund will provide 50 UK-based carers with funding for a full undergraduate qualification*. To ensure young adult carers are encouraged to apply, 15 places have been […]

Turning 20 – final episode of ‘Child of Our Time’ airs tonight

11 March 2020

Child of Our Time, the ground-breaking series that began 20 years ago filming a group of babies from the moment they were born, returns to our screens on Wednesday 11 March at 9pm on BBC Two. Co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnerships team, the one-off episode draws on hours of archive […]

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