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Entrepreneurship competition rewards student business talent

13 June 2018

An innovative clothes-drying product, a web platform to help older people digitise their memories, and a project to help young people in need are amongst the winners of a competition to foster fledgling companies and develop brilliant business ideas from students. Funded by Santander Universities, five successful OU students and graduates will receive up to […]

OU welcomes Parliamentary Report on problems facing students

11 June 2018

The Open University has welcomed a House of Lords report that once again underlines the impact of UK Government reforms on part-time higher education in England. The Lords Economic Affairs Committee called for a series of measures to help encourage part-time study – which has fallen by 59 per cent in England since the 2012 […]

Global education pioneer Professor Bob Moon awarded CBE

9 June 2018

The OU’s Emeritus Professor of Education Bob Moon has been awarded a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his pioneering work in teacher education in developing countries. Lead role in teacher education Formerly a headteacher, Professor Moon joined the OU in 1987 and was instrumental in introducing teacher education and training. The OU’s […]

Curriculum changes to attract more students to the OU

6 June 2018

This story was updated on 25 July 2018 The Open University is refreshing its curriculum to introduce new options for students while dropping areas of study which are less popular. The OU proposes to launch 12 new degrees or degree apprenticeships, designed to appeal to a new generation of students, and to withdraw nine currently […]

Jonathan Nicholls named as the OU’s new Acting University Secretary

31 May 2018

The Open University has appointed Dr Jonathan Nicholls as its Acting University Secretary. He will take up the post in mid-July on the departure of the current University Secretary, Keith Zimmerman. Expertise in higher education Dr Nicholls has long expertise and experience in higher education. He has previously served as the principal administrative officer at […]

Phasing out of Government grant underlines need for new funding system

24 May 2018

The UK Government has confirmed the final phase of its staged reduction of direct grants to The Open University. Teaching grant in England fallen by 80% Government support for students in England – paid through the teaching grant – has now fallen by 80 per cent since the university funding reforms of 2012. The latest […]

“Exceptional institution” shortlisted for Global Teaching Award

22 May 2018

The Open University is shortlisted for the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award, with praise from the judges for its unique teaching methods, huge reach and outstanding student support. Described by judges as “an exceptional institution in many ways”, the OU is amongst 17 finalists from across the world, and the winner will be announced on […]

OU celebrates Charter Day – proud at 49

8 May 2018

“I am the proudest woman on the planet – proud of this fantastic institution, proud of our dedicated staff and proud of our extraordinary students.” Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary Kellett There is a lot to be proud of at The Open University, not least the success of our students – with some of them sharing […]

Fix broken part-time market in England with flexible learning incentive

3 May 2018

The Open University (OU) is calling on the Government to introduce a new “flexible learning incentive” in its submission to the Post-18 Review into education and funding in England. The OU argues that the main cause of the dramatic decline in the number of HE students aged 21 and over in England – especially among […]

“Game-changing technology” brings a double win for the OU at Guardian University Awards

25 April 2018

The Open University is celebrating after winning two awards in the Guardian University Awards 2018 for Teaching Excellence and Digital Innovation. Acting Vice-Chancellor of the OU, Professor Mary Kellett said: “This is fantastic news. To win not just one but two prestigious national awards – teaching excellence and digital innovation – is an amazing tribute […]

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