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Honouring Jennie Lee’s Vision: “Arts for Everyone, Everywhere”

Honouring Jennie Lee’s Vision: “Arts for Everyone, Everywhere”

Culture Secretary, Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, gave the inaugural Jennie Lee lecture– Arts for Everyone – on Thursday 21 February which marked the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper. Below, Professor Josie Fraser, Interim Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, took the moment to reflect on this remarkable women and what she […]

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day criminology expert shares top tips to stay safe when online dating

It is estimated that 11 million people in the UK are dating online and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it could prompt people to try online dating apps hoping to find love. There is, however, a dark side to online dating, and according to a survey by the BBC, 33% of people aged between 18 to […]

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OU academic awarded Accelerator grant from the Wellcome trust

OU academic awarded Accelerator grant from the Wellcome trust

OU academic Dr Jenny Douglas has been selected for a prestigious Accelerator Award from the Wellcome Trust. The grant of £ 153,273 will fund research into improving Black women’s health and wellbeing in the UK. The Wellcome Trust Accelerator Awards support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that […]

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The Open University produces an award-winning film that challenges perceptions of youth violence

The Open University produces an award-winning film that challenges perceptions of youth violence

The Open University has developed an award-winning film and a thought-provoking interactive quiz that challenges perceptions about knife crime and youth violence. Available on OpenLearn, which is the OU’s free learning platform, ‘Exploring Youth Violence: What would you do?’ aims to provide a better understanding of the complex lives and situations of young people who […]

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OU cheers winners of its Disabled Entrepreneurs Grants

Business ideas from budding entrepreneurs with a disability have been given a financial boost thanks to a new fund from The Open University (OU). Ideas for start-up enterprises ranging from gardening to baking and from tech to retail were amongst those who made the winners list, in the OU’s Open Business Creators (OBC) Fund. A […]

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Footie fans score a win with fan-art business

Celebrations are in order for student Becca and business partner Jade after landing a contract to supply a bold and vibrant range of merchandise for Arsenal Women’s team. The range – which includes cups, apparel and other eye-catching accessories – is officially licensed by Arsenal Football Club and will be available to fans. The businesswomen […]

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Hardship Fund announced for OU students from Gaza and Lebanon

The Open University (OU) and the Arab Open University (AOU) have jointly announced a Hardship Fund for Palestinian students from Gaza, as well as Lebanese students residing in Lebanon, to support their studies with the AOU. This financial support will directly benefit at least 60 students already identified as having an urgent need for monetary […]

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Professor Tim Blackman steps down as Vice-Chancellor at The Open University

Professor Tim Blackman has today announced that he is stepping down from his role as Vice-Chancellor at The Open University earlier than planned so that he can focus on his cancer treatment. The decision was confirmed this morning in an email to colleagues at the University from Chair Malcolm Sweeting, who had previously shared news […]

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A new report calls for better support for people experiencing early pregnancy endings in the workplace

A new report calls for better support for people experiencing early pregnancy endings in the workplace

New research into early pregnancy endings is calling on employers to adopt more inclusive and supportive policies for those experiencing pregnancy endings in the workplace. Authored by Professor Jo Brewis from The Open University, with colleagues from the OU, the University of Essex, University of Plymouth, UCL and Aston University, the report found that many […]

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The Open University welcomes two new Entrepreneurs in Residence

The Open University (OU) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) who will work with the university to help aspiring business owners. IT and Telecoms entrepreneur, Ben Partridge, and Scottish entrepreneur and investor Russell Dalgleish join a dynamic group of business professionals bringing a wealth of experience and expertise […]

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