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State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more
The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points. Measures to ease high living costs Jonquil Lowe, Visiting Academic, The Open University Surveys suggest that the cost of living is still a major concern for UK households, with energy and food […]
‘I dreamed of becoming a lawyer, now my children are going to watch it happen’
As a child, Sade, 30, dreamed of becoming a lawyer. But it wasn’t until her youngest son was born and she discovered The Open University (OU) that she realised her dream was within reach. Now a proud Law graduate, Sade reflects on how she successfully balanced her OU studies while working in the NHS and […]
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What it would have been like to experience the dinosaur‑killing asteroid armageddon: a blow‑by‑blow account
A great Tyrannosaurus rex strides through the conifer trees of her territory, sniffing the air. She picks up the scent from the carcass of a dead horned dinosaur, Triceratops, that she was feeding on yesterday. She walks over and strips off some more shreds of meat, but the smell is foul even for her, says Monica Grady, Professor […]
The Open University celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday today (Friday 08/05/2026), The Open University is proud to honour one of the world’s most influential broadcasters, naturalists and educators — and to celebrate a unique relationship that stretches back to the very origins of the University itself. Sir David has a special connection with The Open University dating […]
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New Centre launches to amplify voices and histories of people with learning disabilities
The Open University has launched the Centre for Society, History and Learning Disabilities (SHLD). The new Centre builds on the University’s long‑standing commitment to inclusive research and social justice alongside people with learning disabilities. SHLD grows out of more than 30 years of work by the Social History of Learning Disability Group and brings together […]
What working‑class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations
Across the UK, working‑class boys are navigating an unprecedented convergence of pressures. There are entrenched gaps between working-class boys and their peers in their levels of attainment at every stage of education, said Jon Rainford, Lecturer in Education, The Open University. Often, however, the solutions for addressing this gap in attainment have roots in assumptions and stereotypes. These […]
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OU qualification officially certified by the National Cyber Security Centre
The Open University’s School of Computing and has announced that its BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (R60) qualification has been officially certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This significant milestone recognises the programme’s rigorous academic standards and its alignment with the highest professional benchmarks in the cyber security sector. NCSC certification, awarded by the […]
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Life-changing OU scholarships for disabled military veterans go live
Applications are now open for anyone injured or disabled in or as a result of military service, who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund (DVSF), which is supported by generous donations from OU alumni, businesses and supporters of the University, has […]
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Five years on: I Made It at Market revisits makers’ business journeys
A new BBC One series, I Made It at Market, revisits former participants from Make It at Market to explore how their businesses have developed around five years after taking part. The 10 episode series began on Tuesday 7 April, airing weekday afternoons for a fortnight on BBC One, with all episodes available on BBC […]
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Zebra Trust give £1.2m gift to strengthen teacher education in Kenya and Zambia
The Open University has received a £1.2 million gift from The Zebra Trust for a major new initiative to enhance pre-service teacher education in Kenya and Zambia, helping thousands of new teachers enter classrooms better prepared to support children’s learning. The four-and-a-half-year programme will be led by Dr Jennifer Agbaire, Prof Tom Power and Olivier […]
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