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The Open University welcomes Justice Committee report on ending the reoffending cycle
The Open University, the largest provider of higher education in prisons in the UK, has today (Friday 14th November 2025) welcomed the report of the House of Commons Justice Select Committee ‘Ending the cycle of reoffending – rehabilitation in prisons’. The Committee’s report highlights the work of The Open University in providing higher education in […]
The Open University’s “Take Five to Age Well” Wins National Self Care Award 2025
The Open University is celebrating national recognition after its Take Five to Age Well initiative was named winner of the 2025 Self Care Award by the Self-Care Forum. The award, announced ahead of National Self Care Week (17–23 November), recognises the project’s innovative approach to helping older adults build lasting healthy habits and fostering community […]
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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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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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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 […]
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
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 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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