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BBC and OU examine Babes in the Wood killing in exclusive documentary
A 32-year fight for justice in a notorious double child murder concluded last year when Russell Bishop was found guilty of killing Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows. Now an exclusive documentary co-produced by the BBC and The Open University sheds light on the case, following the re-investigation and proceedings from an early stage and sharing […]
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Top 10 YouTube videos of 2018
OpenLearn on YouTube is The Open University’s place to go for bite-sized learning videos on everything from Philosophy to Astronomy. With nearly 40 million views, here are the most popular clips of 2018… 1. Shakespeare: original pronunciation Ben and David Crystal discuss how the infamous Globe Theatre recreated the original pronunciation of Shakespeare for the […]
10 programmes that inspired us in 2018
Did you see any of our co-produced BBC programmes this year? Millions of people tuned in to discover thousands of years of visual culture in Civilisations, to listen to research into how society works in Thinking Allowed, and to see if Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall could inspire healthier lifestyles in Britain’s Fat Fight.In 2018 OU/BBC programmes won […]
9 ways Open University research helped us understand the world in 2018
From discovering a new planet to predicting volcanic eruptions; tackling fake news to discovering reading habits of the past, Open University research has been helping us understand more about our world and beyond in 2018. 1. Scientists solved the mystery Amazon methane source A team involving The Open University found that trees growing on Amazon […]
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OU and FutureLearn link with Google to help build workforce of the future
The Open University (OU) and its partner FutureLearn, the online social learning platform has partnered with Google to launch a bite-sized work-related course on Google Digital Garage. FutureLearn, which is committed to transforming access to education on a global scale, and the OU have teamed up with Google to launch the ‘Effective Networking‘ course. The launch of […]
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Regenerating Seaside Towns – why part-time study could be an answer
The regeneration of seaside areas has been under debate in Westminster, with one topic of focus being access to education for those in coastal communities. Some seaside areas are a long way from a conventional university, and The Open University has traditionally helped many people in these communities gain a degree through flexible part-time distance […]
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New BBC series delves into unseen world of the British Foreign Office
The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a three-part documentary, which explores the strange, secretive and fascinating world of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Inside the Foreign Office begins on Thursday 15 November at 9pm on BBC Two. Filmed over 12 months, the fly-on-the-wall series follows diplomats, ministers and senior […]
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BBC series School: your questions answered
Why can teachers no longer just be teachers? What are the human impacts of budget cuts on today’s school children? Is pastoral care an important part of a student journey or a symptom of the snowflake era? These are all issues uncovered following the first episode of School last week – questions then put to academic […]
Government must urgently address decline in part-time and mature learners, says report
Maintenance grants for part-time students, expansion of degree apprenticeships and credit transfer are just some of the recommendations aimed at addressing the decline in part-time and mature learners in the Education Select Committee’s report Value for Money in Higher Education. The report published today has been strongly welcomed by The Open University for recognising the […]
Budget Commentary: Jam tomorrow for the poor
Jonquil Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance, shares her views on the autumn budget. “The big ticket item from yesterday’s Budget – apart from extra spending on the NHS – is bringing forward by a year increases to the personal allowance (the first slice of income that most people can have tax-free) to £12,500 and […]
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