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19th century court case with all the hallmarks in today’s Post Office scandal
In a week when Mr Bates gave evidence at the ongoing inquiry into the post office scandal, here Rosalind Crone, Professor of History at The Open University, points to a 129-year old case that contains similar hallmarks: a grave miscarriage of justice; massive press attention and storytelling that made all the difference. Google the name […]
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‘My scholarship has equipped me with the confidence to navigate my future – I’ll always be grateful’
Inspired by his father’s military career, Open University Sports Fitness and Coaching student Dan, 38, had an unwavering desire to serve his country in the armed forces. When a catastrophic accident led to the loss of his right arm and shoulder, Dan was forced to rewrite his future. Dan reveals that The Open University’s Disabled […]
Open University and BBC co-production nominated for a TV BAFTA award
The Open University/BBC award-winning documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland” has been nominated for another accolade, this time a prestigious TV BAFTA. Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict. It combined archive footage with […]
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The latest Chocolate Scorecard highlights urgent need for industry change
The Open University (OU) is proud to be part of the 5th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard that grades chocolate companies on their sustainability and ethics. The annual initiative is coordinated by Be Slavery Free in collaboration with an international team of non-profit organisations and academics, including Dr. Cristiana Bernardi, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and […]
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‘Changing career has been like a breath of fresh air – OU study made it possible’
Engineering graduate Alastair, 41, was in a stable career, but yearned to shake things up professionally. Alastair shares how Open University study opened the door to an exciting new career with amazing prospects for the future. Making it happen After several years in the police force, Alastair found himself struggling to find fulfilment in his […]
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Students use NASA telescope to identify an underachieving black hole
An international team of students, including a PhD student from The Open University (OU) have revealed that a brilliant supermassive black hole is not living up to expectations in a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The study revealed that although the supermassive black hole is responsible for high levels of radiation and powerful […]
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Largest-ever UK report into online violence against women launched at Westminster event, urging for action
The Open University launches major new report unveiling trends around Online Violence Against Women and Girls in the UK at Houses of Parliament event on Tuesday 19th March Online violence against women and girls is most rife on X/Twitter, followed by Facebook and Instagram Public sentiment supports the criminalisation of online violence against women (OVAW) […]
Scores of disadvantaged students to benefit from free Open University study worth £2.2m
The Open University continues to offer scholarships to people who face barriers to accessing Higher Education via a new package of funding this year worth £2.2 million. The scholarships are aimed at disabled veterans, carers, people seeking refuge in the UK, Black students and young people who have experienced care. The generosity of donors will […]
City innovation is centre stage thanks to OU and City Council partnership
Milton Keynes City Council and The Open University (OU) are once again teaming up to promote Milton Keynes as one of the world’s leading smart cities through the hugely successful MK:Smart initiative. Led by the OU and involving more than 20 organisations, MK:Smart began ten years ago to introduce large scale technology trials to Milton […]
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Han Suyin – the novelist whose 1950s best seller was overtaken by history
Mention ‘Love is a Many-Splendored Thing’ and you might be mistaken for talking about a song from a forgettable 1950s film, but a bestselling novel preceded them both. An Open University academic has taken a new look at the popular romance A Many-Splendoured Thing that became a worldwide hit for its author Han Suyin. Professor Alex […]
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