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Vicky McClure stars in BBC/ OU co-production Our Dementia Choir
Our Dementia Choir follows ‘Line of Duty’ actor, Vicky McClure as she takes a deeply personal journey to discover the true extent of music’s power in helping to address the challenges of living with dementia. The first episode of the two-part series, co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnerships team airs […]
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Funding supports Floodplain Meadows Partnership
A new grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has given a fresh boost to the work of the Open University-led Floodplain Meadows Partnership. The Floodplain Meadows Partnership is an innovative project focusing on research, management, promotion and restoration of these special meadows in England and Wales. The grant of £280,000 is to support the latest […]
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Find out about the power of forensics in new BBC documentary
Compelling forensic evidence can be the vital piece in a puzzle that helps police secure convictions. Now, a new three-part documentary series co-produced by The Open University, shines a light on the crucial and fast-changing world of police forensics. The series, Forensics: The Real CSI begins on Wednesday, 1 May on BBC TWO at 9pm. […]
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OU student features in Social Mobility State of the Nation Report
The Social Mobility Commission has released its sixth annual ‘State of the Nation’ report, which assesses the progress that the UK has made towards improving social mobility. Open University graduate, Helen, featured in the report gives an example of how a ‘second chance’ at learning can impact life chances. It also highlights the importance of […]
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Eye witness accuracy affected by background colour in ID parades, research finds
Research shows differing background colours in Police ID parades can affect eye witness accuracy
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The Open University secures £50m investment in social learning platform FutureLearn
SEEK Group investment takes FutureLearn from start-up to a £100m value company in just six years SEEK Group (ASX: SEK) will invest £50m to become a joint, 50% owner of The Open University’s FutureLearn social learning platform, it was announced today in a deal thought to be the largest ever private-sector EdTech investment in Europe. […]
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The Fires that Foretold Grenfell wins best broadcast award
Arresting, well-researched, with strong emotional impact was how OU BBC co-production The Fires that Foretold Grenfell was described by the judges at the Learning on Screen Awards. The 60-minute documentary told the dramatic and haunting story of five fires that foretold the Grenfell disaster. Told through memories of survivors, the bereaved, firefighters, safety experts, and […]
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Shakespeare: research blows away stereotypes and reveals teenagers actually love the Bard
When you think of inner-city teenagers, what springs to mind? For many, it’s hoodies, video games – and probably hating Shakespeare. But my research proves that this stereotype is far from the truth. Shakespeare holds a contested place in the English national curriculum as the only compulsory writer to be studied between the ages of […]
Student and Tutor ambassadors feature in new campaign with Sky and Channel 5
On 24th April, The Open University is launching a brand new media partnership with Sky and Channel 5. The new campaign features student and tutor ambassadors, lifting the lid on what it’s really like to study with the OU. The campaign will help us reach new, broader audiences, inspiring potential students to consider The Open […]
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Celebrate OU: How we’re marking our 50th
It’s not every day you reach half a century and so we’re making sure we mark it properly! Up and down the country, in our nations, up mountains and in fields we’re getting ready to celebrate. There’s all sorts of activity going on, from baking cakes and fanfares to social media messaging. All of them […]
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