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OU research highlights impact of early lectures on college and university students
Research by the OU and the University of Nevada has discovered that productivity in students is much greater between the hours of 11:00am and 9:30pm than at other times of day. The study of 190 undergraduate students, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, analysed individual study patterns to determine when cognitive […]
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Degree ceremonies offer chance for renewal, says OU VC
The OU’s degree ceremonies have started in earnest, kicking off at London’s Barbican recently. Peter Horrocks, the OU’s Vice-Chancellor, shares his experiences and explains why they give an opportunity to both celebrate and strengthen our resolve… “They start off quietly. A few early birds arrive for the ceremony, nervously checking the logistics and where to get […]
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Car firms are still pushing hands-free phone tech – despite how dangerous it is
Get caught using your smartphone while driving in the UK and you’ll be in serious trouble. Authorities recently doubled the penalties for using a handset behind the wheel to six points on your licence and a £200 fine. Yet the law – and the car industry itself – hasn’t caught up with the equal […]
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Act tough and hide weakness: research reveals pressure young men are under
A rigid construct of how “real” men are supposed to behave leaves many feeling trapped, new research we carried out suggests. While most support gender equality, the young men in the UK, US and Mexico reported feeling pushed to live in the “man box”. They feel pressure to act tough, hide weakness and “look good”. […]
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A linguist’s guide to the Theresa May Article 50 letter
With the delivery of Theresa May’s letter to Donald Tusk, the European Council president, the UK gave official notification of its intention to leave the EU. The letter not only signalled the legal start of the Brexit process, but also gave the British prime minister the chance to frame the tone of the negotiations. The […]
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Double celebration at Guardian University Awards
Teams from The Open University picked up two wins in a glittering night at the Guardian University Awards. The Open University Business School won the Business Partnership category for its collaboration with financial services company True Potential LLP and the TESS India team, who run a large scale educational initiative, swept the board in the International Projects […]
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Understanding today’s Teenagers: Child of Our Time returns to BBC One
Child of Our Time: BBC ONE, 9pm, 3rd & 4th April Since the year 2000, The Open University and the BBC have followed the lives of 25 children born across the UK, to find out what makes us who we are. Now, the hugely popular series Child of Our Time returns to the BBC on […]
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Free education for prisoners in three-year pilot scheme
Ex-offender James “Jimmy” Harris knows first-hand how life changing education can be. When he was first jailed at the age of 23, he decided to turn his life around and dedicated his time to learning new skills. He began studying for an Open University degree and is continuing this on his release, determined to complete […]
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Mothers: their leading role behind the camera
Mother’s Day could witness lots of pictures being taken of mums, but research by the OU reveals they may be happier on the other side of the camera. Qualitative research by the OU’s Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography, revealed there is more to mums taking and displaying photos than meets the eye. The study, among […]
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Higher inflation’s hidden, but hazardous, boost to Britain’s economic recovery plans
Inflation in the UK has surged, with the consumer price index jumping to 2.3% in the year to February – up from 1.8% in January. This is far better news for the government than it likes to admit. The early-year price rise can largely be traced to a passing-through of higher import costs following the […]
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