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OU Wales offers an alternative route into teaching with its new PGCE

OU Wales offers an alternative route into teaching with its new PGCE

The Open University in Wales has had its Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) courses fully accredited by the Education and Workforce Council. With the secondary Science PGCE expected to launch in April 2020 and the larger programme of primary and secondary options confirmed for October 2020, the OU’s courses will provide a part-time alternative route […]

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Donald Trump

What conspiracy theories have in common with fiction – and why it makes them compelling stories

In an era dominated by “fake news” and disinformation, conspiracy theories are coming to play an increasingly influential role in modern politics. During the recent impeachment hearings in the US, for example, former National Security Council official Fiona Hill warned that “fictional narratives” pushed by Russia were undermining American security. But what’s the difference exactly […]

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nQuire needs you for its next mission tracking starling murmuration

nQuire needs you for its next mission tracking starling murmuration

Citizen science platform, nQuire, which has been developed by The Open University has announced its next mission. Created by Dr Andy Morris, Staff Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Geography at the OU, ‘Starling Murmuration’ explores one of winter’s greatest spectacles, by asking the public to help document sightings. When a large flock of birds, most […]

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International Day of People with Disabilities – access to apprenticeships

International Day of People with Disabilities – access to apprenticeships

On Tuesday 3 December, it’s International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) – established by the United Nations to identify and address discrimination, exclusion and inaccessibility that many people living with a disability face. With more disabled students choosing to study with The Open University than any other UK university, championing accessibility for all is […]

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World AIDS Day 2019: treatment success, but austerity bites

World AIDS Day 2019: treatment success, but austerity bites

On Sunday (1 December), we mark World AIDS Day: an opportunity to come together to support people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died. It’s also a time to take stock of how we are doing in the fight against AIDS. Dr Peter Keogh, Deputy Associate Dean Research Excellence & Senior Lecturer […]

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World Access to Higher Education Day – OU increases number of female educators in rural parts of Sierra Leone

World Access to Higher Education Day – OU increases number of female educators in rural parts of Sierra Leone

World Access to Higher Education Day (26 November) is an opportunity to highlight how HE is contributing to global inequality as much as it is addressing it. The Open University’s project in Sierra Leone GATE – Girls’ Access to Education aims to increase the number of female educators in rural parts of the country. The […]

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Linda Plowright-Pepper

Linda’s story: A non-traditional route to academia

Linda, 62, is a PhD researcher at the OU. Following a successful career working with young people and sport, she’s turned to research. “I’ve not approached academia in a traditional way. I’m 62, so I’m ancient! I was secure within my professional world and don’t have the same confidence as an academic as I had […]

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The Open University’s children’s rights report supports book by Amnesty International UK

The Open University’s children’s rights report supports book by Amnesty International UK

The Open University’s Children’s Research Centre (OUCRC) has launched a report ‘informed by children’ to mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The findings will support a book by Amnesty International UK (AIUK) to educate and empower children and young people. Following months of studies with […]

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OU graduate awarded MBE for contribution to foster care

OU graduate awarded MBE for contribution to foster care

Earlier this month, OU graduate, Judith Harper collected her MBE insignia from the Queen for her outstanding contribution to foster care over the last 25 years. Having fostered over 100 children with her husband, Judith was recognised for her role as a carer, helping siblings stay together as a family and giving children with additional […]

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OU partners with Ministry of Education in Ghana to launch OpenSTEM Africa

OU partners with Ministry of Education in Ghana to launch OpenSTEM Africa

The Open University and the Ministry of Education in Ghana have launched a programme to promote the effective teaching of practical science in Senior High Schools. Open STEM Africa: Ghana, is aimed at improving practical teaching and learning of science and in particular providing support for under-qualified or inexperienced science teachers, in line with the government […]

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