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The Open Futures Fund: rewriting futures through life-changing OU scholarships
Applications are now open for people from traditionally underserved backgrounds who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. Through the Open Futures Fund, a bespoke scholarships programme supporting people from five distinct groups – disabled military veterans, unpaid carers, lower-income Black students, those seeking sanctuary in the […]
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Open University to lead up to £20 million innovation boost across central area of Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor
The Open University will lead in driving a new wave of innovation across the central area of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, including Milton Keynes, Bedford and neighbouring high‑growth districts, backed by up to £20 million of UK Government funding. The investment, confirmed today (2 April) by Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, comes from the […]
Tributes paid to OU’s former Pro-Chancellor Lord Haskins
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Lord Christopher Haskins, former Pro-Chancellor of The Open University. Lord Haskins, a former industrialist and peer, he served as the OU’s Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Council from 2005-2014. Born near Dublin in May 1937, he later moved and made his home […]
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First look at Jennie Lee artwork unveiled in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council has unveiled an early version of the city’s new Jennie Lee statue, giving residents a first opportunity to see how the final bronze artwork will look before it’s installed later this year. The Leader of the Council, Cllr Pete Marland, unveiled a full‑size fibreglass version of the statue at Station Square […]
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OU and International Rescue Committee launch online Healing Classrooms course to support refugee learners
A new online CPD course designed to help teachers support refugee and asylum‑seeking students has been launched on The Open University’s OpenLearn Create platform, following a year‑long collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The course forms part of the IRC’s Healing Classrooms programme, a free, trauma‑informed professional development initiative that equips educators with practical […]
The Open University launches new toolkit to support parents of neurodivergent children as research reveals families feel overwhelmed and under-resourced
With neurodiversity diagnoses rising across the UK, new research from The Open University (OU) reveals that many parents of neurodivergent children are struggling to find clear, trustworthy and practical guidance, despite actively searching for support. The survey of 1,000 UK parents of neurodivergent children found that while 70% say they have a trusted place to […]
Renowned sculptor appointed by Milton Keynes City Council to honour Open University pioneer Jennie Lee
Milton Keynes City Council has selected renowned Artist Andy Edwards to create a new statue in the city centre to celebrate the life of Jennie Lee, the trailblazing figure who played a pivotal role in establishing The Open University. Located near Station Square, the statue will be a lasting tribute to her vision and will […]
Research Capability Hub launches with strong national support
The Open University’s Research Capability Hub (RCH) was formally launched this week (27 January) at a hybrid event that brought together more than 150 participants from across the UK’s social science research community. A major milestone: from design to delivery The launch event marked a significant step in moving the Hub, which was funded by a £4.9M award […]
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New analysis from Ministry of Justice shows Open University study reduces reoffending amongst prison learners
New 2026 data from the Ministry of Justice’s Justice DataLab confirms that studying with The Open University (OU) continues to deliver significant reductions in reoffending amongst prison learners, reaffirming the OU’s longstanding impact on rehabilitation. Reoffending remains one of the most costly and persistent challenges facing the UK justice system. The latest official data from the Ministry of Justice (2019) showed that reoffending cost the UK an estimated £18.1 billion […]
Professor Teresa Cremin, CBE, delivers keynote speech at National Year of Reading launch
Professor Teresa Cremin, CBE delivers keynote speech at National Year of Reading launch Professor of literacy, Teresa Cremin, CBE, delivered an inspirational keynote speech at the National Year of Reading 2026 launch, where she called for everyone to “Go all in Together” to help more young people discover the joy of reading. In her speech, Professor Cremin, […]
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