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Tributes paid to OU’s former University Secretary Fraser Woodburn

23 November 2021

It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Fraser Woodburn, former University Secretary of The Open University, who died peacefully at home on 11 November. Fraser served as the OU’s University Secretary for 17 years from 1999 to the end of 2015, working with four Vice-Chancellors in that period. He […]

How firms can support employees to address the climate change challenges

17 November 2021

As COP26 leaves its mark it’s clear we are entering a pivotal time in terms of the climate change emergency, with implications for Learning & Development and HR leaders to support their employees through potential future change and disruption. Here, the OU’s Dr Volker Patent, Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer in the School of Psychology at […]

Lifelong learning: Proving the power to transform lives at any age

10 November 2021

Achieving career change, aiding self-belief or keeping up an active mind – just some of the many reasons our students give us for taking up study as we celebrate Lifelong Learning Week. We’re joining forces with the Learning and Work Institute to promote the value of lifelong learning, something that’s very much part of our […]

Professor Stephen Lewis to lead inaugural lecture on dynamic climates

9 November 2021

On Tuesday 9 November The Open University will host an inaugural talk by Professor Stephen Lewis, Head of School, Physical Sciences, marking the first on-campus event with an audience since the beginning of the pandemic. Over 40 people are expected to attend, though those at home can also register to watch the event live online. […]

Bird eggshell study highlights potential risk to nest environments due to climate change

13 October 2021

New research has revealed how the moisture-resistance of bird eggshells has evolved to thrive in different environments, suggesting that bird populations nesting in environments prone to climate change may be at risk when weather conditions undergo a period of intense and rapid change. The study was led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London […]

OU/BBC series sees from the perspective of those with dementia

4 October 2021

A new 2-part series co-produced by the BBC and The Open University will follow people with dementia and their families over two whole years, highlighting what it is truly like to live with the condition. Dementia & Us starts on BBC 2 on 5 October at 9pm, telling the story of dementia, by people living with […]

List of celebratory events heralds Black History Month at the OU

4 October 2021

A programme of online events and activities is being staged for staff and students at The Open University to celebrate national Black History Month. This year’s theme is “Proud to be…” and subjects range from Black Tudor Britain to identity, belonging, decolonisation and religion. In this annual event, the OU is highlighting the stories of […]

OU and Santander launch UK-wide anti-racism course for Higher Education

30 September 2021

The Open University partners with Santander Universities and FutureLearn to launch Union Black: Britain’s Black Cultures and Steps to Anti-Racism The free online course will be the first of its kind to be available to up to four million staff and students at UK Universities over the next three years Developed in response to Universities […]

Santander Universities scheme offers cash grant to students

20 September 2021

Students who are about to embark on an Open University study module this autumn have the opportunity to reap the rewards of a £500 grant towards their personal development. The cash is the result of the OU’s partnership with Santander Universities, a global philanthropic organisation working in the higher education sector. It is one of […]

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OU partners with Russell Group to launch resource hub for students starting university this autumn

24 August 2021

The Open University (OU) and Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities, have launched Jumpstart University, a hub of free resources to help students to prepare for and settle into their studies at their new university or college. The hub provides a range of online materials from the OU’s free learning platform, OpenLearn, which […]

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