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The OU named Knowledge Partner for Milton Keynes International Festival
The Open University (OU) has been named official Knowledge Partner for the Milton Keynes International Festival (MK:IF) 2025, running from 18–27 July. In a vibrant 10-day celebration of arts, science, and culture, the OU will bring its world-class research, creativity, and academic expertise directly into the heart of the community. A dynamic programme of free, […]
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The OU’s 2025 National Student Survey Results
The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) have been published, with The Open University (OU) receiving increased positivity scores across all themes, covering academic support, teaching, organisation and management, assessment and feedback, learning resources, and learning opportunities. When compared to other higher education institutions who took […]
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Open University Tutor makes the King’s Honours list
Open University tutor, Diane Powles, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to Nursing and to Education in the Kings Birthday Honours list 2025. The honours list gives recognition to people who have made outstanding contributions to their sectors across the UK. On finding out she had been honoured, Diane said: […]
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New series of OU/BBC radio show, Inside Health
Today (Tues 1st July), a new nine-part OU/BBC series of Inside Health airs weekly on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 09:30. This series demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.Visit our Broadcast & Partnerships site OU Connect where you can find a new online quiz exploring […]
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The Open University’s new Vice-Chancellor begins work
A new era has begun at The Open University as Professor Dave Phoenix takes over the reins from interim Vice-Chancellor Josie Fraser. He steps into the role that was vacated by Professor Tim Blackman in October 2024, who had held the office since 2019, steering the university through the trials of the covid pandemic and […]
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New university collaborative ‘ResearchPlus’ announced to give leading research universities a voice and help boost UK research and innovation.
Today, ten leading research-focused universities announced their intention to form a new strategic partnership. ‘ResearchPlus’ will give a collective voice to universities that constitute a critical element of the UK’s research and innovation system, and that deliver vital research-informed education and advanced skills. ResearchPlus has the primary aim of enhancing the strength of the UK’s […]
Skills organisation for young people partners with The Open University
Birmingham-based Young Leaders Club (YLC) is working with The Open University (OU) to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds reach for their goals through an exciting education collaboration. This new partnership will extend the club’s existing educational support by signposting its members to the OU’s OpenLearn Create platform, a treasure-trove of free courses on skills […]
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New OU/BBC co-production explores mental health
A new OU/BBC programme Heston: My life with bipolar airs on Thursday 19 June, at 8pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Heston Blumenthal is one the world’s greatest chefs, with six Michelin stars to his name. Yet in 2023, Heston started experiencing hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, his behaviour so extreme, wife Melanie decided to […]
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Free course aims to raise the profile of women composers in classical music
A new free course from The Open University’s OpenLearn site has been launched aimed at helping performers in the classical music industry to diversify their repertoire to include more works by women composers. The short course called “Women transforming classical music” spans just six hours, and is aimed at ensembles, individuals and organisations within the […]
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Open University Tutor awarded OBE for services to Education
OU Tutor Dr Diane Swift has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the King’s 2025 birthday honours list, for her services to education. Diane teaches and authors materials for the Primary Education modules and has been involved in the development of the apprenticeships for Teaching Assistants which she has shared through the OU’s […]
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