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The OU appoints new director in Wales
The OU has appointed a new director of The Open University in Wales. Louise Casella will join the OU in Wales in the New Year, and will be responsible for the University’s provision across Wales. Louise joins the OU with considerable strategic leadership experience in higher education, including senior roles in Wales. She currently works as an […]
Five amazing advances in research at the OU in 2017
From the welfare of working animals and supporting gender equality in India, to forecasting space weather and levitating water on Mars, it has been an amazing 12 months for research at the OU. Here are five that will knock your Christmas socks off. 1. Improving the welfare of working animals The OU Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) Lab, […]
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Navigating fake news, learning in minutes and active participation: the big trends for education over the next decade
With ‘fake news’ named the word of the year for 2017, experts expect that it will remain a problem throughout the next decade, with one of the biggest trends for education predicted to be helping students identify trustworthy sources and distinguish ‘fake news’ from facts. ‘Navigating post-truth societies’ is named as one of the top […]
“Online study worked for me – I doubled my salary”
Five years ago, Ryan Peddie from Newcastle was working as an IT Manager – but when his company started to face financial difficulties and approached a stage of restructuring he realised his job could be in jeopardy. He took stock of his career and decided to shift his horizons and ambitions into a career in […]
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Open University renews learning agreement with Unison
The Open University has renewed its learning agreement with UNISON to benefit workers across the UK’s public services. UNISON’s relationship with The Open University first began in 1997. Since then around 7,000 public service employees who belong to the union have enrolled upon a wide range of accredited courses, right up to degree level. Many […]
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2017 degree ceremonies: it’s been memorable
Our 2017 degree ceremony schedule drew to a close a couple of weeks ago at Gateshead, and what better note to end on than this photo of Matthew who was so happy he could fly! Matthew, a steelworker and now proud owner of a BA (Honours) in English Language and Literature, said: “When I left […]
#Iwas social media campaign wins second award
A campaign celebrating the stories of the OU’s diverse student community won a UK-wide social media award. The #Iwas campaign was announced as winner of the Best User-Generated Content category in the The Drum’s Social Buzz Awards. In October the campaign won Best Audience Engagement Campiagn category at the UK Social Media Communications Awards. The campaign […]
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OU awarded £500,000 to support disabled veterans
The OU has been awarded £500,000 to support scholarships for disabled veterans, empowering former Armed Forces personnel to enhance their skills and fulfil their potential. Awarded by the UK Government, the contribution of £500,000 from the LIBOR Fund will support The Open University Disabled Veterans Fund. This will help tap a huge pool of talent by supporting former […]
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The OU spreads its wings and takes its apprenticeship expertise to the US
The Open University has partnered with the Transatlantic Apprenticeship Exchange Forum (TAEF) to support the United States in its drive to expand modern and non-traditional apprenticeships. Marking the start of US National Apprenticeship Week, 13-19 November 2017, the OU and TAEF have announced an alliance that will see both organisations work with a range of […]
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Open University statement on U.S. sanctions against Cuba and other countries
The Open University received legal advice that, due to various operational links with the United States, it should comply with US comprehensive sanctions against a number of countries, including Cuba. Taking into account the relevant regulations, the legal advice and after a careful assessment of risk, the OU reluctantly decided that it should suspend […]
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