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Voices of support for The Open University and its ‘untapped gold’
Prominent figures across politics, entertainment, science and journalism have all voiced their support for The Open University as it petitions for additional support from the UK government to reduce the costs for part-time students. Two recent reports from the Sutton Trust and Million Plus have evidenced the decline in part-time student numbers in England, and […]
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Female doctors show more empathy, but at a cost to their mental well-being
Female doctors show more empathy than male doctors. They ask their patients more questions, including questions about emotions and feelings, and they spend more time talking to patients than their male colleagues do. Some have suggested that this might make women better doctors. It may also take a terrible toll on their mental health. Studies […]
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Britain’s obesity epidemic explored in two new BBC programmes
According to the Health Survey for England obesity levels in England have nearly doubled in the last 25 years, and nearly two thirds of adults were overweight or obese in 2015. Now, two new BBC series co-produced with the OU set out to explore our national obesity epidemic, and what it means to be obese in Britain today. […]
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Mysterious red spots on Mercury get names – but what are they?
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but far from being a dull cinder of a world, it has instead turned out to be a real eye opener for geologists. Among the revelations by NASA’s MESSENGER probe, which first flew past Mercury in 2008 and orbited it between 2011 and 2015, is the discovery […]
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Unique music course brings students together in harmony
Students ranging in age from 22 to 72 came together for a week of music making as part of a unique course offered by Trinity Laban Conservatoire and The Open University. Open University students on the course were set to complete their Arts and Humanities degree by attending the residential finish of the module. The […]
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New senior appointments at The Open University
Two interim heads of faculty have been appointed at The Open University as part of a reorganisation of the senior management team. Dr Sally Hayes is to be acting Executive Dean for the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies and Professor Devendra Kodwani is to be acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business […]
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Savings & Investment plans at The Open University under review
The acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mary Kellett, has announced a two-month “critical review” of plans to transform the way The Open University teaches its students. In a message to staff, she said the pause would help the University take stock of progress and focus on the changes which would deliver the greatest benefit. She said: We […]
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Eddie Izzard honoured by Open University
Known for his comic genius, acting prowess, love of languages and epic charity endeavours, Eddie Izzard is now the proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from The Open University. Eddie collected his award at the OU’s Barbican Ceremony, and was nominated for his contributions towards the arts, languages, charity work and for promoting tolerance and […]
Local businesses receive support to embrace digital economy
The Open University (OU) has received a £2.4 million research grant to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East Midlands region as they embrace the digital economy. Thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (EDRF) grant, the CityLabs consortium led by the OU will enhance research and innovation infrastructure already supporting economic […]
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OU research to support small businesses in boosting the UK space industry
The Open University (OU) is part of a consortium of UK universities and organisations to be awarded almost £5 million to support small businesses in enhancing innovation and research in the UK space industry. The grant of £4.8 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) will provide small and medium-sized businesses with […]
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