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Founding Director of the OU, John Greenall, dies
John Greenall, a founding director of The Open University, has died. Mr Greenall served as Director of Information Services from the University’s opening in 1969 until 1987. His role encompassed press relations, publicity, promotional materials and internal newspapers. With a background in professional PR, his greatest challenge in the early years was to bring the […]
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Diverse needs of part-time learners must be recognised, says OU Vice-Chancellor
For many people in Britain, part-time study is the only way to access Higher Education. Speaking at the launch of the Office for Fair Access‘ report Evaluating the impact of outreach for adult learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, which was led by the OU, the Vice Chancellor Peter Horrocks spoke about how the diverse needs of part-time […]
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Testosterone in female athletes – gender expert comments
A new report from The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) says that female athletes with high levels of testosterone, such as Caster Semenya, could have a competitive advantage over their rivals. Currently the Court of Arbitration for Sport has suspended a rule enforcing a limit on naturally occurring levels of testosterone in female athletes […]
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How your pile of laundry fills the sea with plastic pollution
Microplastic pollution is one of the newest environmental issues on the block. After decades of intense observation and campaigning by conservation groups, awareness of microplastic pollution has fortunately grown. There is now worldwide concern about tiny pieces of plastic litter that are having a harmful impact on marine species and habitats. Large plastic litter has […]
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“Be more ambitious!” universities are told in approach to mature students
A new report says effective outreach to potential adult and mature students is vital to widen participation in Higher Education among under-represented groups. University leaders must be more creative and try innovative initiatives to entice adult learners from disadvantaged backgrounds into Higher Education, concludes a report looking at better ways to widen access and participation […]
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Study finds UK skills gap is costing UK businesses £2.2 billion
A new study commissioned by The Open University has found that the country’s skills gap is costing businesses more than £2 billion1 a year in higher salaries, recruitment costs and temporary staffing. The OU Business Barometer – which monitors the skills landscape of the UK – has found that 90 percent of businesses across the UK have found […]
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OU professor elected as President of the Geological Society of London
Professor of Earth Sciences, Nick Rogers, has recently been elected to the role of President of the Geological Society of London. The role has been designated following his 20 year fellowship to the Society, the six years he has spent serving on the Council, and in recognition of his standing in scientific research. Founded in […]
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Minister Jo Johnson sees breakthrough OpenSTEM Labs at the OU
Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson paid a visit to The Open University on Thursday 29th June to see its award-winning OpenSTEM Labs, which are transforming online teaching and learning. During a tour of the Walton Hall campus, Mr Johnson learned about the OpenSTEM Labs, an exciting initiative which allows OU students to study science […]
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OU research to improve welfare of working animals
Researchers from the OU are developing technology that will improve the mental health, performance, and welfare of Mobility Assistance Dogs across the UK. Supporting dogs to support humans The OU Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) Lab, which is dedicated to researching and developing interactive technology to support animals, improve their welfare and foster positive human-animal relationships, is […]
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Still too many holes in Theresa May’s promise to EU citizens
A full year after the EU referendum, the British prime minister has finally issued a statement on the status of the 3m European citizens living in the UK. These people have spent the year lobbying governments, parliaments and relevant organisations all over Europe for clarity about their post-Brexit rights – as well as those of […]
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