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‘Realising my dreams of becoming a teacher wouldn’t be possible without the OU’

Eilidh, 21, from Fife, who was born with Cerebral Palsy is non-verbal and uses a device to communicate. Even with additional challenges, Eilidh has embraced a love of languages through her BA (Honours) in Language Studies degree with The Open University (OU). After learning German and French, she’s now on her way to mastering Spanish, […]

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‘The OU empowered me to learn my way,’ says Paralympic Gold medallist Gregg Stevenson

On the back of his incredible gold medal race with rowing partner Lauren Rowles, Sports, Fitness and Coaching graduate Gregg Stevenson took time out of his celebrations to share his inspirational story with The Open University community. After a traumatic incident when serving as a Royal Engineer Commando, Gregg struggled to come to terms with […]

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Field of dreams? How some professional cricketers continue to pay the price for sporting excellence

Field of dreams? How some professional cricketers continue to pay the price for sporting excellence

Helen Owton, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness, The Open University  What comes to mind when you think of cricket? Perhaps it’s an idyllic scene of an English village green – people sitting on deckchairs and checkered blankets tucking into a traditional cricket tea while watching mild-mannered players in sparkling whites shouting “howzat?!” every now and […]

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‘Carve your own path’, says graduate who started OU degree aged 15

Eileanoir from Ireland began studying with The Open University (OU) at just 15 years old. What started as a way to challenge herself whilst still at school, became her route into a role with a multinational start-up and a life of exploring the world. “I loved languages at school,” said Eileanoir, “but I didn’t feel […]

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New OU/BBC documentary looks back at the career of Linford Christie

New OU/BBC documentary looks back at the career of Linford Christie

A new OU/BBC documentary ‘Linford’ looks back at the extraordinary career of one of Britain’s most successful athletes, Linford Christie. Airing on 25th July at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer, ‘Linford’ delves into the life of the man who was once the most feted athlete in Britain until his career closed with a scandal […]

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Success for OU Broadcast and Partnerships at the 2024 Learning on Screen Awards

Success for OU Broadcast and Partnerships at the 2024 Learning on Screen Awards

The OU’s Broadcast & Partnerships team is celebrating as one of two OU Connect projects shortlisted won Best Online Educational Resource at this year’s Learning on Screen Awards.    The awards take place annually and honour outstanding work in the field of education and television.   Award winner ‘The unexpected places we choose to lay […]

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“OU study was the start of an amazing journey,” says celebrated dementia activist Gina

Since completing her BA (Hons) Health and Social care degree at The Open University, Gina Awad’s steadfast commitment to dementia awareness has earned her scores of awards and plaudits, including the British Empire Medal for voluntary service in the Queen’s 2018 Birthday Honours List. In Dementia Action week, Gina’s book United: caring for our loved […]

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OU student wins apprenticeship award

OU student wins apprenticeship award

Open University student Hannah Wright has won the Apprenticeship Determination of the Year award at the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Apprenticeship awards 2023/24. The annual awards recognise apprentices who have demonstrated outstanding work and commitment to their role. The Apprenticeship team at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership said:  “Hannah has worked in […]

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On World Book Day find out how the OU’s Reading Schools Programme is helping more children to read for pleasure

Today is World Book Day and as children around the world excitedly mark the occasion by dressing up as their favourite literary character, or join in with special events at their school, it is important to remember that behind the buzz and excitement of the day there is an important message – to encourage more […]

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Brand new OU/BBC series takes an unflinching look at the UK’s public services

A new three-part series co-produced by The Open University (OU) and BBC will follow writer and rapper Darren McGarvey as he takes an unflinching look at the UK’s public services. Each episode of Darren McGarvey: The State We’re In will follow Darren as he explores the UK’s justice system through the eyes of the people […]

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