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Awards recognise global impact of OU research

13 July 2018

On Wednesday 11 July 2018, the OU held its first ever Research Excellence Awards to celebrate the University’s research and academic achievements, and the global impact and breadth of the University’s research portfolio. Researchers from across the University were in the running for five awards, whose winners were chosen by a judging panel chaired by Professor […]

Teaching Awards recognise innovation and exceptional work at OU

4 July 2018

The Open University’s Teaching Awards 2018 have highlighted some of the exceptional teaching by tutors, academic staff and professional services staff, from running live laboratory science experiments to helping those under-represented in higher education to succeed at university level study. Professor Hazel Rymer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students), hosted the awards ceremony and said: “The nominations from across the […]

Higher Education Minister praises the OU’s 50-year contribution to society

3 July 2018

The Higher Education Minister, Sam Gyimah – responsible for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation in England – joined an online session with eight students from his office in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Led by Associate Lecturer and Senior Manager (ALSPD) at The Open University, Dr Anne Campbell, the students spoke of […]

Equestrian centre pioneer, and Britain’s first female firefighter, honoured by OU

3 July 2018

Sister Mary-Joy Langdon, who has transformed the lives of vulnerable children through her riding therapy centre, has been recognised for her services to the educationally underprivileged by being made a Master of the University at the recent Ely degree ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony Sister Mary-Joy said: “I feel very humbled to be standing here […]

Lords launch of Institute of Coding

22 June 2018

Open University (OU) academics were among the 200 guests at the formal launch at the House of Lords of the Institute of Coding (IoC) – a consortium, with a mission to develop the next generation of digital talent. Working with the IoC , the OU will bring together the worlds of academia and industry with […]

The Open University Social Media Engagement Team receives its 'Not for Profit / Charity Content Campaign of the Year 2018 award

Award makes it a hat-trick for OU Social Media Engagement Team

22 June 2018

Social media experts at the OU chalked up another win at the UK Content Awards 2018 in London. The Social Media Engagement Team, part of the Communications Unit, won its third national award of the academic year for the #BrainteaserMonth campaign, which ran throughout January 2018 and involved challenges, puzzles, and dilemmas set exclusively by OU […]

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Dr Devendra Kodwani appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law

20 June 2018

Dr Devendra Kodwani has been appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at The Open University. He joined the Open University in 2004 as a Lecturer in Finance and led the development of the triple-accredited MBA programme at the university. Strengthen presence and reach new audiences Dr Kodwani said: “I am honoured […]

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Entrepreneurship competition rewards student business talent

13 June 2018

An innovative clothes-drying product, a web platform to help older people digitise their memories, and a project to help young people in need are amongst the winners of a competition to foster fledgling companies and develop brilliant business ideas from students. Funded by Santander Universities, five successful OU students and graduates will receive up to […]

Global education pioneer Professor Bob Moon awarded CBE

9 June 2018

The OU’s Emeritus Professor of Education Bob Moon has been awarded a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his pioneering work in teacher education in developing countries. Lead role in teacher education Formerly a headteacher, Professor Moon joined the OU in 1987 and was instrumental in introducing teacher education and training. The OU’s […]

Curriculum changes to attract more students to the OU

6 June 2018

This story was updated on 25 July 2018 The Open University is refreshing its curriculum to introduce new options for students while dropping areas of study which are less popular. The OU proposes to launch 12 new degrees or degree apprenticeships, designed to appeal to a new generation of students, and to withdraw nine currently […]

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