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Asa Briggs on his secret passion for writing poetry
Former OU Chancellor Asa Briggs will always be remembered as one of the most important historians in Britain, world-renowned for his work in social history, culture and communications and a ‘towering figure’ in the world of education. Much less well known is that he was also a writer of poetry. Just a fortnight before his […]
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OU committed to supporting Armed Forces
The OU has underlined its commitment to the Armed Forces, pledging to continue supporting servicemen and women with access to flexible higher education. The university has a long-standing relationship with the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, with 2,000 serving members currently OU students. The university supports members of the Armed Forces into Higher Education, recognises the […]
‘Towering figure’ and former OU Chancellor, Asa Briggs, dies
The OU is sad to hear of the passing of Asa Briggs, who served as the Chancellor of The Open University from 1978 to 1994. He died today (15 March) at his home in Lewes, aged 94. He played a significant role in the development of the University and remained a great friend and supporter […]
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Tributes pour in for Professor Doreen Massey
It was with great sadness that colleagues and students heard the news that Doreen Massey, Emeritus Professor in the Social Sciences Faculty, died on Friday 11 March. Doreen was an eminent and pioneering intellectual, who received many awards and accolades at the highest level throughout her career. Doreen developed an understanding of social space as […]
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50 years since the dawn of the ‘University of the Air’
Fifty years ago today, a government White Paper was published, which introduced the concept of The Open University (OU). Originally called the ‘University of the Air’, the OU was the realisation of the dream of one person; Jennie Lee. As the Arts Minister at the time, Jennie Lee was the driving force behind the OU, battling fierce […]
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OU strengthens ties with education in India
A university group in India is calling on the expertise of The Open University to help deliver quality online education. The new agreement with Amity University will see its “world-leading expertise and learning innovation deployed for the benefit of students in India,” says the OU’s Steve Hill. Amity is a leading educational group in India with […]
Lifelong learning is the answer for addressing UK skills gaps
A government plan to fix the foundations of the British economy and boost productivity has failed to acknowledge the benefits of lifelong learning. The Government’s ‘productivity plan’ was published last year, focusing on how to increase UK productivity and growth over the next decade and create a more prosperous nation. But a new report examining […]
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Adult education and lifelong learning vital to UK economy
“Adult education and lifelong learning have a vital role in strengthening the UK’s economy,” and “the Government recognises that there is more to be done to ensure that the UK has the skills and flexibility it needs to grow in the global economy”. That’s according to Baroness Natalie Evans, the UK Government’s Higher Education Spokesperson, […]
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Top 10 Open University YouTube videos from 2015
We’re all inclined to over-indulge at Christmas time, writes Catherine Chambers, Senior Producer at The Open University. Find some balance and feed your brain with the top 10 2015 YouTube downloads from the OULearn channel. 1 Shakespeare: Original Pronunciation With over 2 and a half million views and over 18,000 shares since its release in […]
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Celebrating the power of part-time Higher Education in Northern Ireland
Three OU students shared their stories at an event to celebrate the power of part-time education in Northern Ireland. The Open University hosted a winter reception at Parliament Buildings in Belfast, sponsored by the Assembly Committee for Employment and Learning. It highlighted how part-time higher education plays an important role in helping people to achieve […]
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