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David standing in front of the Red Fort, Delhi, BBC / Hillgate Films and Voltage TVIndia

New series sheds fresh light on the shaping of the British Empire

From Friday 7 November, a new three-part BBC/OU co-production, Empire with David Olusoga, begins on BBC Two and iPlayer at 9.00pm. In this new series, historian and broadcaster David Olusoga explores the rise, rule and lasting impact of the British Empire – one of the most powerful and far-reaching forces in world history. Drawing on […]

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Gamiel Yafai

Champion of diversity and inclusion is honoured by OU

An Honorary Doctorate from The Open University has been awarded to diversity and inclusion strategist, Gamiel Yafai MBE, whose work has contributed to economic, social and cultural change in both Milton Keynes and beyond. Gamiel, businessman and founder of Diversity Marketplace, created his company 20 years ago from the ground up and today oversees an […]

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Vice-chancellors from the participating universities at the event in Westminster, including the OU's Vice-Chancellor Professor Dave Phoenix (centre)

New collaborative of research-focused universities launches to give voice to critical research and innovation drivers

A new national collaborative comprising 10 leading research-focused universities – ResearchPlus – was formally launched on Tuesday 28 October at a special Parliamentary event in Westminster.  ResearchPlus seeks to give a collective voice and advance the social and economic contribution of research-focused universities that constitute a critical element of the UK’s research and innovation system […]

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Representatives from The Arab Open University with OU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Josie Fraser (copyright OU)

The OU and The Arab Open University strengthen partnership

The Open University (the OU) recently hosted its educational partner, The Arab Open University (the AOU) at the OU’s campus in Milton Keynes. The visit provided the opportunity for discussions on a diverse range of educational synergies between the institutions. The OU currently validates 13 AOU programmes in business, computing, education and language studies, all […]

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Discover the human side of space exploration in new OU / BBC programme

Discover the human side of space exploration in new OU / BBC programme

From Monday 27 October a new four-part part OU/BBC series, Once Upon a Time in Space, begins on BBC Two and iPlayer at 9.00pm. In this series, we hear the remarkable, unusual and sometimes moving history of humans in space and consider what the consequences are for the future of humankind. Told by the people […]

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The Open University is honoured at Open Education Global Awards 2025

The Open University is honoured at Open Education Global Awards 2025

The Open University has been honoured at the OEGlobal 2025 awards in the Open Practice Category for the CONNECT – CARE-KNOW-DO framework, which enhances student engagement by integrating science learning with real-world problem-solving. The award reviewers said CONNECT represents transformative practice:  “The CARE-KNOW-DO Open Pedagogy Model is a truly exemplary project with significant, proven impact from […]

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OU Vice-Chancellor comments on Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper

Following the publication of the Government’s Skills White Paper, Professor Dave Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, said: “At The Open University, we welcome the Government’s commitment to increasing participation in higher-level learning to 66 per cent of people by the age of 25, whether through academic, technical or apprenticeship pathways. The White Paper includes […]

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Ten students can win a £1,000 financial boost thanks to Santander Universities

The Open University has once again teamed up with Santander Universities to offer students help with their finances through the academic year. Thanks to Santander Universities, 10 lucky students will get the chance to win £1,000 cash in a free draw. All OU students are eligible to enter. Just sign up via the Santander Open Academy. […]

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The Open University and NatWest Launch ‘Open Business Creators Fund’ to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across the UK

The Open University, in partnership with NatWest and the Department for Work and Pensions, proudly announces the return of the Open Business Creators Fund, a transformative funding competition designed to support people from marginalised groups at the idea or early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Launched on Monday 13th October in a video by Baroness […]

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Hamza Yassin ©BBC/Silverback Films/Ellie Hilton

Lights, camera, wildlife! It’s Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles

Britain is a treasure trove of natural history, some of it hiding in plain sight. Now a brand new series, Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles, starts at 6.15pm on Sunday 12th October on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer aiming to uncover just a few of those wildlife wonders lying right under our noses. Behind the lens is […]

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