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OU and National Extension College campaign to widen access to Higher Education

14 September 2017

The OU and National Extension College (NEC) are launching a joint campaign to improve the life chances of those from low income groups or without previous qualifications through distance and lifelong learning. In response to a 50% decline in the number of students aged over 21 entering into Higher Education in the last ten […]

English in Action wins top award for innovation in international education

11 September 2017

The OU’s English in Action project has won the award for progressive education delivery at this year’s PIEoneer Awards. The Awards, which took place in London on 8 September 2017, celebrate the most innovative work being done across the international education sector. Matthew Foster, director of the International Development Office at the OU says: We […]

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OU shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards 2017

7 September 2017

The OU has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards for its innovation in teaching and research impact, with The Open University Business School (OUBS) also in the running for ‘Business School of the Year 2017’. Recognised as the ‘Oscars of Higher Education’, the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and talent of individuals […]

Innovative teaching at the OU recognised at prestigious international awards ceremony

5 September 2017

The team behind the OU’s innovative approach teaching has been recognised at the Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) inaugural Global Teaching Excellence Awards (GTEA). The team, led by Professor Hazel Rymer, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning and Teaching Innovation at the OU, was shortlisted from a 27-strong field of universities from around the world. Professor Rymer said the pioneering […]

Statement from The Open University on policy regarding comprehensive U.S. sanctions

25 July 2017

The Open University reaches many thousands of international students and operates in numerous countries. Operating at this scale globally means that we are bound by laws in different jurisdictions, including the United States. The US has comprehensive sanctions in place against a number of countries, including Cuba, meaning that it is not lawful for organisations […]

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Founding Director of the OU, John Greenall, dies

5 July 2017

John Greenall, a founding director of The Open University, has died. Mr Greenall served as Director of Information Services from the University’s opening in 1969 until 1987. His role encompassed press relations, publicity, promotional materials and internal newspapers. With a background in professional PR, his greatest challenge in the early years was to bring the […]

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Minister Jo Johnson sees breakthrough OpenSTEM Labs at the OU

29 June 2017

Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson paid a visit to The Open University on Thursday 29th June to see its award-winning OpenSTEM Labs, which are transforming online teaching and learning. During a tour of the Walton Hall campus, Mr Johnson learned about the OpenSTEM Labs, an exciting initiative which allows OU students to study science […]

OU student achieves career dream and wins Inspire! Award

20 June 2017

A student from the OU in Wales has received recognition at the Inspire! Awards for his determination and resilience in pursuing his studies through distance learning. Shafiq Mohammed, from Cardiff, started studying with the OU in 2010 and is due to complete his BA (Hons) Humanities in summer 2017. His goal has always been to improve […]

Share your story in support of lifelong learning

20 June 2017

The Open University is calling on members of its community to demonstrate the value of flexible distance learning (lifelong learning) and the role it can play to help the country meet future economic challenges. Flexible learning enables people to reskill and upskill, whatever their background or personal circumstances, and this will continue to prove essential […]

Open University announces radical reinvention

13 June 2017

The Open University, approaching its 50th anniversary, is launching a radical overhaul to ensure its readiness for the next half century. The University is conducting a review of every aspect of its operations – from the student experience to its teaching and research. A major savings and reinvestment plan will recreate the University, making it digital […]

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