News from The Open University
The popular OU/BBC radio series The Bottom Line, bringing a weekly look at business, money tips and strategy, takes to the airwaves for a new nine-part series on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 12:04pm from Thursday 9 January. Each week presenter and OU Honorary Graduate Evan Davis hosts the lively business discussion show. […]
Those looking for a New Year’s resolution to expand the mind and create a fresh challenge can dive into OpenLearn – The Open University’s free educational platform – which has the answer. Whatever the interest, OpenLearn is likely to have a short free course on the subject and they’re not all the traditional academic subjects […]
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Academics from wide-ranging disciplines at The Open University are involved in the new BBC Radio 4 series Human Intelligence that examines the intellectual characters and methods of significant thinkers. The programme airs today, Monday, 6 January at 1.45pm, when we hear novelist and science presenter Naomi Alderman dissecting the minds of outstanding thinkers from the […]
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The Open University has appointed Professor Dave Phoenix as its next Vice-Chancellor. Currently the Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University and CEO of LSBU Group, Professor Phoenix will begin his new role on 1 July 2025. Professor Phoenix brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership to the role, and a strong commitment to […]
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Business ideas from budding entrepreneurs with a disability have been given a financial boost thanks to a new fund from The Open University (OU). Ideas for start-up enterprises ranging from gardening to baking and from tech to retail were amongst those who made the winners list, in the OU’s Open Business Creators (OBC) Fund. A […]
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Celebrations are in order for student Becca and business partner Jade after landing a contract to supply a bold and vibrant range of merchandise for Arsenal Women’s team. The range – which includes cups, apparel and other eye-catching accessories – is officially licensed by Arsenal Football Club and will be available to fans. The businesswomen […]
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The Open University (OU) and the Arab Open University (AOU) have jointly announced a Hardship Fund for Palestinian students from Gaza, as well as Lebanese students residing in Lebanon, to support their studies with the AOU. This financial support will directly benefit at least 60 students already identified as having an urgent need for monetary […]
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Heartwarming OU/BBC series ‘A Special School’ returns to BBC One Wales and iPlayer on Monday 2nd December at 8pm. The three-part series follows the joys and challenges faced by pupils and teachers at Ysgol Y Deri as cameras once again capture the reality of life at one of Britain’s biggest special education schools. Leigh Worrall, […]
Cheap flights have transformed the holiday industry and the way we fly around the globe. A new OU-BBC co-production takes a closer look at these bargain deals which have helped many people travel to the sun. Cheap Flights: What They Really Mean For You is a one-off documentary to be broadcast on Thursday 28 November […]
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Following the success of last year’s inaugural initiative, BBC Scam Safe week is back. Starting on 23 November, Scam Safe week features content from across the BBC including co-productions with The Open University (OU). With scammers growing bolder amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, experts aim to provide a timely piece of public service into the […]
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