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Ancient Palestine – Statement from The Open University

4 March 2026

There have been suggestions that The Open University has decided to stop using the term ‘Ancient Palestine’ in all its teaching materials. This is not the case.  Academic colleagues remain free to use the term ‘Ancient Palestine’. Decisions about the use of terminology are matters of academic judgement, made by individual academics and teaching teams in line with disciplinary conventions and their professional expertise.   That position has been clearly communicated across the University.   Previous correspondence with an […]

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Early pregnancy endings are an overlooked workplace issue – here’s how that could change

17 December 2024

Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations, The Open University; Ilaria Boncori, University of Essex, and Julie Davies, UCL In the UK, early pregnancy endings are defined as pregnancies that end before 24 weeks’ gestation. These include miscarriages, abortions (sometimes called terminations), ectopic pregnancies where an embryo implants outside of the womb, and molar pregnancies […]

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5 ways OU study can supercharge your career

13 December 2024

Whether you’re looking to climb the ladder or chasing the new career you’ve always dreamed of, studying with The Open University can unlock endless opportunities. Don’t just take it from us – five of our amazing students want you to know how OU study helped them carve a path to success. 1. Achieve a career […]

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