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Open University and colleges extend Functional Skills partnership

Open University and colleges extend Functional Skills partnership

Free Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are now being offered by The Open University in partnership with local Further Education Colleges. 12,000 people have already accessed the OU’s Level 1 Functional Skills free course materials in Maths and English since they were launched in February 2019. Functional Skills are part of the […]

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OU students’ guide to beating writer’s block

Writing can be fulfilling and frustrating in equal measure. When you’re in full flow and the ideas keep coming, it feels great and you never want to stop. But many of us have experienced the opposite of this: drought. When the words dry up and all you have is a blank page (or screen) with […]

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How technology changed music: Nick Mason presents BBC World Service series

A new landmark nine-part OU/BBC series on the BBC World Service, A History of Music in Technology continues on Saturday mornings, through to June 22nd. Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason presents the series, charting the history of music and technology and exploring the world of legendary artists, producers, engineers and inventors. The series shines a light […]

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The Open University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

The Open University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

The Open University has appointed Professor Tim Blackman as its next Vice-Chancellor who will take up his new role on the 1 October. Professor Blackman is currently Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University and has served in this role since July 2015. Prior to Middlesex University, he was Acting Vice–Chancellor at The Open University and previously Pro […]

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OU receives £20,000 grant for disabled veteran scholars support services

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are delighted to have awarded The Open University a grant of £20,000 to contribute towards the support services of the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund. This is a unique scheme designed to give disabled veterans the opportunity of a university education when their military careers end. The Ministry of Defence (MoD), along […]

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Vicky McClure stars in BBC/ OU co-production Our Dementia Choir

Vicky McClure stars in BBC/ OU co-production Our Dementia Choir

Our Dementia Choir follows ‘Line of Duty’ actor, Vicky McClure as she takes a deeply personal journey to discover the true extent of music’s power in helping to address the challenges of living with dementia. The first episode of the two-part series, co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnerships team airs […]

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Funding supports Floodplain Meadows Partnership

Funding supports Floodplain Meadows Partnership

A new grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has given a fresh boost to the work of the Open University-led Floodplain Meadows Partnership. The Floodplain Meadows Partnership is an innovative project focusing on research, management, promotion and restoration of these special meadows in England and Wales. The grant of £280,000 is to support the latest […]

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Find out about the power of forensics in new BBC documentary

Compelling forensic evidence can be the vital piece in a puzzle that helps police secure convictions. Now, a new three-part documentary series co-produced by The Open University, shines a light on the crucial and fast-changing world of police forensics. The series, Forensics: The Real CSI begins on Wednesday, 1 May on BBC TWO at 9pm. […]

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OU student features in Social Mobility State of the Nation Report

OU student features in Social Mobility State of the Nation Report

The Social Mobility Commission has released its sixth annual ‘State of the Nation’ report, which assesses the progress that the UK has made towards improving social mobility. Open University graduate, Helen, featured in the report gives an example of how a ‘second chance’ at learning can impact life chances. It also highlights the importance of […]

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The Open University secures £50m investment in social learning platform FutureLearn

The Open University secures £50m investment in social learning platform FutureLearn

SEEK Group investment takes FutureLearn from start-up to a £100m value company in just six years SEEK Group (ASX: SEK) will invest £50m to become a joint, 50% owner of The Open University’s FutureLearn social learning platform, it was announced today in a deal thought to be the largest ever private-sector EdTech investment in Europe. […]

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