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“Game-changing technology” brings a double win for the OU at Guardian University Awards
The Open University is celebrating after winning two awards in the Guardian University Awards 2018 for Teaching Excellence and Digital Innovation. Acting Vice-Chancellor of the OU, Professor Mary Kellett said: “This is fantastic news. To win not just one but two prestigious national awards – teaching excellence and digital innovation – is an amazing tribute […]
Voices of support for The Open University and its ‘untapped gold’
Prominent figures across politics, entertainment, science and journalism have all voiced their support for The Open University as it petitions for additional support from the UK government to reduce the costs for part-time students. Two recent reports from the Sutton Trust and Million Plus have evidenced the decline in part-time student numbers in England, and […]
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New senior appointments at The Open University
Two interim heads of faculty have been appointed at The Open University as part of a reorganisation of the senior management team. Dr Sally Hayes is to be acting Executive Dean for the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies and Professor Devendra Kodwani is to be acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business […]
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Savings & Investment plans at The Open University under review
The acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mary Kellett, has announced a two-month “critical review” of plans to transform the way The Open University teaches its students. In a message to staff, she said the pause would help the University take stock of progress and focus on the changes which would deliver the greatest benefit. She said: We […]
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Eddie Izzard honoured by Open University
Known for his comic genius, acting prowess, love of languages and epic charity endeavours, Eddie Izzard is now the proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from The Open University. Eddie collected his award at the OU’s Barbican Ceremony, and was nominated for his contributions towards the arts, languages, charity work and for promoting tolerance and […]
47 countries, hip-hop and an Open University Honours degree: Shanel’s story
Working with artists in New York as a music writer and producer of everything from hip-hop to classical, Shanel Cuthbert travelled to 47 countries during the last year of her Open University degree. Studying biological psychology was a sharp contrast to her busy life in the studio, and she’s now completing her Masters in Mental […]
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Open University appoints Acting Vice-Chancellor
The Open University has announced that Professor Mary Kellett is to be Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University. In a statement Richard Gillingwater, Pro-Chancellor, said: “I have every confidence that Mary will bring the right blend of experience and leadership to the University to take us forward.” Mary Kellett, in a message to staff on Friday […]
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OU Vice-Chancellor announces he is to stand down
Announcement from the Vice-Chancellor I am announcing that I am standing down as Vice-Chancellor of The Open University with immediate effect. The statement from the Pro-Chancellor acknowledges generously my role in persuading the University of the case for significant change, to help improve outcomes for students, to future-proof our radical University and to ensure financial […]
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Fund opens for Disabled Veterans offering free study
A new fund has been launched at The Open University especially for former services personnel who have been disabled in or as a result of military service. The fund is the first of its kind in the UK dedicated to furthering the education of the men and women who have become disabled due to their […]
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Open University shortlisted for two Guardian University Awards
Two Open University projects which are at the cutting edge of educational technology and accessibility have been shortlisted for the Guardian University Awards 2018. Using technology creatively The OU has a long history of using technology to support its innovative teaching. Self-filmed video is now common in many online course materials. For instance, a volcanologist […]
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