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Mount Etna is ‘sliding into the sea and it’s unstoppable’
Scientists at The Open University have discovered that the most active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, is gradually sliding into the Mediterranean sea. Although scientists have seen sections of volcanoes move before, this is the first time they have observed the movement of an entire volcano. Using 11 years of GPS measurements from all over […]
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The Open University: Building a better future for its students
The Open University is entering a new era of innovation to “reinvent the future of learning”, its Vice-Chancellor has said. In an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Peter Horrocks said the OU was gearing up for a major investment in building better services for students to the benefit of wider society. Mr Horrocks […]
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6 reasons to look forward to graduation
Spring is always a good time of year – new growth, warmer weather, more colour. More importantly, it’s when our degree ceremony season starts and when students blossom into graduates and continue to grow into new lives, new careers, new opportunities or maybe even a new qualification. Last year we saw 8,000 graduates cross the […]
“You can achieve if you put your mind to it” – how Gareth studied while travelling the world
At the age of 19, Gareth Hand from Derbyshire was working as a teaching assistant in a secondary school. His dream of becoming a Music teacher meant he needed a degree, but with a mortgage to pay and a very busy musical life performing as a percussionist all over the world from Dubai to Singapore, […]
Why accountants of the future will need to speak blockchain and cryptocurrency if they want your money
If you haven’t already heard of Bitcoin, you either haven’t been paying attention or you’re a time traveller who just touched down in 2018. Because by now, most of us will have heard of Bitcoin and some of us have even jumped on the bandwagon, investing in cryptocurrencies. But despite its popularity, many people still […]
Research recommends united action to attract more women into IT leadership
An OU research project finds there are continuing barriers to overcome to get women better represented in highly-skilled positions in UK Information Technology (IT), with lessons to be learned from their counterparts in India. The global IT sector is characterised by low participation of women, with the UK being no exception. Many attempts have been […]
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How to measure happiness
Finland is the happiest country in the world, according to the annual World Happiness Report, with the UK ranked 19th this year (2018). But the report shows that countries with a higher GDP, such as the USA – ranked 18th; China – in 86th place; and Japan – 54th – don’t automatically have a happier […]
Reports renew the campaign to shine light on part-time learning
New reports from MillionPlus and the Sutton Trust put the spotlight firmly on the decline in part-time student numbers. Both reports follow on from OU Vice-Chancellor, Peter Horrocks’ recent interventions in the campaign, which helped lead to part-time and distance learning teaching being part of the Post-18 Review in England. Commenting at the publication of […]
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FutureLearn marks fifth anniversary with news of postgraduate degrees with OU
FutureLearn, The Open University’s wholly-owned social learning platform, celebrated its fifth birthday by announcing plans to host Post Graduate degrees courses by the OU. The announcement was made during a celebratory reception at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday March 14. The event was sponsored by Baroness Martha Lane-Fox of Soho, CBE and was attended […]
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Remembering inspirational physicist and author Stephen Hawking
We are extremely saddened to hear that world-renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking passed away today. Famous for his work with black holes and relativity, Professor Hawking inspired many people to look beyond our planet and understand space and the universe better. Despite living for many years with motor neurone disease, his achievements are remarkable. His […]
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