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The OU has the highest number of students declaring a mental health condition in the UK

The OU has the highest number of students declaring a mental health condition in the UK

On University Mental Health Day (7 March), The Open University has announced that it has the highest number of students declaring a mental health condition across the UK (6,025), and that proportion has increased year-on-year over the past 10 years. As a proud supporter of University Mental Health Day, it’s essential that as the debate about […]

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Malcolm Sweeting appointed as new Pro-Chancellor

The Open University has appointed Malcolm Sweeting as its new Pro-Chancellor, replacing Richard Gillingwater, who completed his term of office at the end of 2018 after 4 years in the role. A wealth of experience Malcolm Sweeting is a leading international corporate finance lawyer, a partner of Clifford Chance since 1990 and was global senior […]

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OU launches social worker degree apprenticeship

OU launches social worker degree apprenticeship

The Open University (OU) has launched its Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship, supporting more people into higher education and providing a new, flexible route into becoming a social worker. Employers in a social work setting – across England – are being encouraged to work in partnership with the OU to set up the apprenticeships to develop […]

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digital learning

FutureLearn to deliver digital skills programmes in new Institute of Coding initiative

The Open University (OU)’s social learning platform FutureLearn is to deliver digital skills programmes as part of the Institute of Coding (IoC), a multi-million pound initiative. The FutureLearn platform, which is wholly-owned by the OU, will deliver digital skills courses from the University of Leeds,  Lancaster University, Goldsmiths and the Creative Computing Institute at the University […]

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New contract deal for Associate Lecturers

The Open University (OU) and University and College Union (UCU) have announced the successful negotiation of a new permanent contact for Associate Lecturers (ALs). The 4,000 ALs play a vital role in the delivery of OU course material and are the primary point of contact for all current students. What the new contract means The […]

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New Appointments

New Appointments

The Open University has recently made a number of new appointments to its senior leadership team. Pro-Chancellor – Malcolm Sweeting Malcolm Sweeting has taken up the role of Pro-Chancellor effective from Tuesday 1 January. He has a widely established reputation as a leading corporate finance lawyer at home and abroad; most recently focusing on the […]

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From Refugee to University Executive

Professor Devendra Kodwani, Executive Dean of The Open University’s Faculty of Business and Law, will introduce the OU’s 50th Anniversary Inaugural Lectures with a lecture on lifelong learning and the role of universities. We spoke to Devendra, to find out more about his story, and why this subject is so important to him. From humble […]

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OU Degree Apprentices meet MPs

OU Degree Apprentices meet MPs

A group of seven OU Chartered Manager Degree Apprentices visited the UK Parliament on 15 January to meet MPs and Peers and celebrate three years of the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in England. The apprentices, who are employed by The Open University, Travis Perkins and Public Health England, undertook a VIP tour organised by the […]

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learners

Open University pilots first paid course on FutureLearn in its 50th anniversary year

The Open University (OU) launches its first paid postgraduate course on its online social learning platform FutureLearn in its 50th anniversary year, paving the way for similar moves to come. The pilot will see the first qualification, a Post Graduate certificate in Open and Distance Education starting in February, with registrations now open. This initiative […]

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9 ways Open University research helped us understand the world in 2018

9 ways Open University research helped us understand the world in 2018

From discovering a new planet to predicting volcanic eruptions; tackling fake news to discovering reading habits of the past, Open University research has been helping us understand more about our world and beyond in 2018. 1. Scientists solved the mystery Amazon methane source A team involving The Open University found that trees growing on Amazon […]

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