OU News
News from The Open University
- Home
- Category: Around the OU
Category: Around the OU
OU honours digital entrepreneur for encouraging diversity in science and technology
Digital entrepreneur, Lopa Patel, has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to encouraging diversity and inclusion in science and technology, and her wider impact on British culture, industry, and society. The OU presented Lopa Patel MBE with a Doctor of the University by Vice Chancellor, Peter Horrocks, at its recent Barbican […]
Read more about OU honours digital entrepreneur for encouraging diversity in science and technology
Are big businesses creating a modern dystopia? New BBC series investigates
Whether it’s using PayPal instead of cash, checking your iPhone constantly for emails, or using a Fitbit to track your steps, technologies have pervaded our daily lives in the last few decades and completely changed how we live. But is it all for the good? A new BBC series, co-produced by The Open University, investigates […]
Read more about Are big businesses creating a modern dystopia? New BBC series investigates
OU/BBC documentary reveals the secrets of the human body
In a landmark series, the BBC reveals the secrets of the human body and what biological and chemical processes support life. Produced in partnership with The Open University, Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed, will be broadcast on BBC Two on Monday 25 September 2017, 9pm. In this three-part series, doctors and presenters, Chris and […]
Read more about OU/BBC documentary reveals the secrets of the human body
OU honours leading science educator for widening participation in space science
Science writer and educator, Emily Lakdawalla, has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to planetary and space science communication. The OU presented Emily Lakdawalla with a Doctor of the University at its recent Barbican Degree Ceremony. Senior Editor of The Planetary Society, Emily is respected internationally as a passionate advocate for […]
Read more about OU honours leading science educator for widening participation in space science
Extending our reach – how validation helps more people gain degrees
The role of universities in validating degrees – rubber stamping degrees which are achieved at a different college or institution – will be more important than ever in the emerging Higher Education landscape. So says Phil Berry, Director, OU Validation Partnerships, who reflects on the place of validation in UK universities. Writing on the HE […]
Read more about Extending our reach – how validation helps more people gain degrees
The Detectives: Murder on the Streets
The chilling BBC/OU Co-production The Detectives: Murder on the Streets returns for a second series this autumn, following Manchester’s homicide detectives as they work to unravel complex murder cases. With unparalleled and intimate access, this four-part series follows the Manchester team over the course of a year as they try to crack complex cases in real time. Open University […]
OU and National Extension College campaign to widen access to Higher Education
The OU and National Extension College (NEC) are launching a joint campaign to improve the life chances of those from low income groups or without previous qualifications through distance and lifelong learning. In response to a 50% decline in the number of students aged over 21 entering into Higher Education in the last ten […]
Read more about OU and National Extension College campaign to widen access to Higher Education
There has been a massive drop in the number of mature students studying at UK universities
If you step on to a university campus in any town or city across the UK, chances are that most of the students you will see will all be of a similar age. Yes, there may be the odd “mature student”, but for the most part, a lot of the students look to be in […]
English in Action wins top award for innovation in international education
The OU’s English in Action project has won the award for progressive education delivery at this year’s PIEoneer Awards. The Awards, which took place in London on 8 September 2017, celebrate the most innovative work being done across the international education sector. Matthew Foster, director of the International Development Office at the OU says: We […]
Read more about English in Action wins top award for innovation in international education
Low skilled workers can’t move up the career ladder
New market research on skills commissioned by the OU has found that the vast majority of people in low and semi-skilled work are not getting the training and opportunities they need to move up the career ladder. The online survey of 4000 UK adults found that of the 42% that described themselves as ‘Not In Skilled Employment’ (NISKE), […]
Read more about Low skilled workers can’t move up the career ladder
Page 67 of 82
Explore
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Policy
-
Follow us on Social media
-
