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The Open University pays tribute to its former Chancellor Baroness Betty Boothroyd
Baroness Betty Boothroyd 1929-2023 The Open University has today paid tribute to its former Chancellor Baroness Betty Boothroyd, who has died at the age of 93. Baroness Boothroyd was the OU’s fourth Chancellor, from 1994-2006, and the first woman to hold the role. From 1992 to 2000 she served as Speaker of the House of […]
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OU bolsters Ukraine support package
The Open University (OU) has expanded its support for those fleeing to the UK as a result of the war in Ukraine. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine, we recently delivered a free webinar on online learning to 820 participants from Ukrainian higher education institutions. As the world marks one […]
OU joins city in welcoming King Charles III to Milton Keynes
The Open University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Blackman, joined civic leaders and well-wishers in welcoming King Charles III to Milton Keynes to formally mark its recently conferred city status. His Majesty recognised Milton Keynes as the “home to innovation through The Open University” celebrating its inhabitants at this moment in its history. Professor Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor […]
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New Director for PolicyWISE
We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Dewi Knight to the role of Director of PolicyWISE, the OU’s major new public policy initiative, which will launch later this year. Dewi joins the OU from the Welsh Government where he is Specialist Adviser for Education Reform. Working at the heart of Welsh government for over […]
First wave of colleges to receive OU support to boost skills in their local communities
The first wave of colleges in England that will receive support from The Open University (OU) to develop their higher technical educational offering has been announced today. Backed by £10milion of UK Government funding, the OU will be working with colleges across England to support colleges put on a wider range of advanced technical courses, […]
OU secures £5.8m to build extended reality studio
The Open University (OU) has secured funding of £5.8m from the Office for Students to develop extended reality studios to expand its teaching and learning with augmented and virtual reality. Open XR Studios will feature state-of-the-art equipment to capture, reproduce and render 4D imagery. It will deliver immersive and reality-embedded learning to students in their […]
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It’s official – the OU is ranked in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers
The Open University is celebrating after learning it has been ranked in the Inclusive Top 50 UK employers. The Inclusive Companies organisation, which puts together the rankings, describes itself as the premier cross-industry network “harnessing best practices and innovation to drive inclusion for all”. Last year’s top 50 included Bupa, E-On, TalkTalk and a whole […]
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A statement from The Open University
The Open University plays a unique role in higher education. Our model of supported open learning has created opportunities for millions of people to learn new knowledge and skills, overcome disadvantage and achieve success in their personal and career goals, often while working and bringing up a family. We provide among the most affordable higher […]
OU to lead first public policy research and knowledge exchange academic network across the UK and Ireland
A major new public policy initiative, PolicyWISE, is being developed by The Open University (OU). PolicyWISE will be the UK’s first network of academics and civil servants to explicitly address comparative public policy research and knowledge exchange across the four nations of the UK and Ireland. Working across the nations will enable PolicyWISE to take […]
Sustainability activity continues at OU with Mock COP for school students
Yesterday, seventy-five senior pupils from 11 secondary schools across the Scottish Highlands took part in a ‘Mock COP27’ to raise awareness and increase understanding of the landmark global political conference. The event helped the young people contribute to the climate change debate and show them that their voice matters. Organised by The Open University (OU) […]
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