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OU partners with colleges to deliver sector specific functional skills courses

31 July 2019

The partnership between The Open University (OU) and three FE colleges has been extended with the launch of sector specific English and maths functional skills. Supporting the government’s National Retraining Scheme, several courses are now available with contextualised content, specific to the construction; engineering; health; social care and education. The free courses, available on the […]

OU/ BBC co-productions shortlisted for prestigious award

29 July 2019

Four programmes co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnership Team with WELS, FASS and STEM have been shortlisted for various categories in The Grierson Awards 2019. Established in 1972, the awards recognise and celebrate documentaries from Britain and abroad that have made a significant contribution to the genre and demonstrate quality, […]

8 Days: To the Moon and Back – OU/ BBC co-pro told through the eyes of the astronauts

10 July 2019

The Apollo 11 mission – when humans first set foot on the Moon – stunned the world to become an unforgettable global phenomenon. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back, co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnership Team airs on Wednesday 10th July at 9pm on BBC Two and follows the […]

OU first for Assessment and Feedback – National Student Survey results

4 July 2019

The results of the annual National Student Survey (NSS) have been published with The Open University ranked first for Assessment and Feedback with a score of 85%. Overall satisfaction has stayed at its strong score of 87%, keeping the OU in the top 20 of all UK universities, with a ranking of 17th amongst 139 […]

Panel speakers at The Open University's event on lifelong learning and digital skills.

Lifelong learning should be a reality, not a slogan

4 July 2019

“Lifelong learning can no longer be a slogan. It has to be a practical reality.” That was the message fronted by Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England, at an event held to champion the importance of digital skills and access to education. The event, one in a series of talks organised for […]

Mental health champion honoured by OU

3 June 2019

Cholena Mountain, mental health practitioner, educator, and expert in personality disorders has been awarded an Honorary Master of the University for work in areas of special educational concern, at the Ely Cathedral graduation ceremony. In recent years, the challenges faced by those with personality disorders have become more widely recognised, and there has been a […]

Independent panel suggests changes to Post-18 education in England

30 May 2019

With the goal of a joined-up Post-18 system in England that works for everyone, an independent panel led by Dr Philip Augar has published recommendations to the UK Government on what needs to change in the current FE-HE system. The panel makes 60-odd recommendations – spanning skills, higher education, further education, apprenticeships, student finance and […]

Spectacular series explores our Solar System

24 May 2019

Presented by Professor Brian Cox, The Planets is a sumptuous look at the beauty and the grandeur of eight planets, told across five episodes, beginning with A Moment In The Sun.

Mary Kellett, Martha Lane Fox and Sir David Attenborough

OU family past and present celebrate 50 years of The Open University

23 May 2019

Over the past fifty years, The Open University has touched millions of lives around the world. To celebrate this, honorary graduates, supporters, students and members of the OU family came together at a special 50th Anniversary dinner hosted by Chancellor Martha Lane Fox. Speaking at the event, Martha Lane-Fox expressed her delight at celebrating this […]

BBC Radio 4 documentary charts history of the OU

17 May 2019

This year The Open University celebrates 50 years of revolutionising access to higher education. Marking this milestone, BBC Radio 4 is exploring the remarkable story of how the UK’s largest university came into existence, the impact it has had since 1969 and why it is continues to be vital to the fabric of society today. […]

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