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Clearing 2018: Why choosing the OU could be the best decision you ever make
In the top 20 UK Universities for student satisfaction, rated highly for its teaching and with a flexible model that means you can earn and learn, The Open University (OU) is an increasingly attractive choice for young people. Over a quarter of new entrants to the OU are now aged 23 and under, and the […]
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Students give thumbs-up to Open University teaching
The Open University (OU) has been ranked in the top 20 of UK universities in the latest National Student Survey. The OU rose 19 places to be joint 20th out of 139 participating universities in the annual survey of student satisfaction. It fared even better in the Nations of the UK, ranking first in Northern […]
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The Prosecutors: new series throws light on Crown Prosecution Service
The second series of The Prosecutors, co-produced by The Open University and Gold Star Productions for the BBC, begins on Thursday 2 August at 9pm on BBC Two, with the second episode following a week later. This series uncovers more about our Criminal Justice System’s workings, following the prosecutors tackling an organised criminal gang who […]
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School children reveal what the next generation think of universities
Pupils from Long Meadow School in Milton Keynes recently shared their ideas and thoughts on the nature of a university when they met The Open University’s social media team. Their thoughts on Higher Education helped to kick off the University’s latest campaign #TomorrowsEd, looking at the Future of Education, how it will evolve and how […]
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In depth: What is a smart city?
The Open University is at the forefront of examining how ‘smart cities’ work. But what is a smart city? Do you know if you live in one? And how might they change how we live and work in the future? Dr Oliver Zanetti and Professor Sophie Watson – who appear on Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed […]
Technology leading change
Technology is moving at a faster pace than ever before. Acknowledging this, and how all of us use technology, is vital to continued progress. Whether it’s how we deliver teaching and exams, or how we manage our finances; technology is involved in some way. Moving into the world of tomorrow means that technology will lead […]
The role of education in addressing the UK skills shortage
Reflecting on the Future of Education prompted me to think about the history of our sector a little, writes Jonathan Wylie, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at The Open University. It has been nearly two decades since, in a statement to Parliament about the government’s education proposals outlined in the Learning to succeed white paper, […]
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New series uncovers biggest engineering challenge for a generation
London’s Victorian sewer network is at bursting point and its tunnels are regularly pushed past their limit. A huge engineering project is underway to massively expand the capital’s capacity to deal with its own waste and a new three-part series co-produced by The Open University and the BBC follows the action. The Five Billion Pound Super […]
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Awards recognise global impact of OU research
On Wednesday 11 July 2018, the OU held its first ever Research Excellence Awards to celebrate the University’s research and academic achievements, and the global impact and breadth of the University’s research portfolio. Researchers from across the University were in the running for five awards, whose winners were chosen by a judging panel chaired by Professor […]
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House of Lords debate part-time education and the future of the OU
The OU’s Chancellor, Baroness Martha Lane-Fox of Soho, led the celebration of the OU’s mission and success in a debate in the House of Lords last week. You can watch the full debate here with the Baroness speaking from 12:27 to 12:31. A full transcript is also available. The Chancellor described the OU as “an […]
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