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Career or qualifications? Chase both, says globetrotting consultant
When Kieran Griffin dropped out of college at 16, he never imagined he would carve out an international career supporting communities around the world. Or that he could achieve it all while also gaining a degree with The Open University. After completing his International Studies degree while globe-trotting, Kieran, now 28, shares his story so […]
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The rise and fall of Topshop. OU/BBC series lifts the lid on iconic brand’s fall from grace
The story of how a huge fashion brand fell dramatically to earth is the subject of a new two-part OU/BBC co–production. Through the testimony of insiders as well as fashion and investigative journalists, Trouble at Topshop explores how the brand is transformed by a group of young, talented, and creative women, into a mecca for […]
Star Wars sustainability research: definitely not out of this world
Creators of props and costumes from the Star Wars film franchise are being invited to help the film industry go greener. It’s those props from the iconic films such as Stormtrooper uniforms to other equally ubiquitous items that are the key focus of a new sustainability study, led by an Open University academic. Dr Rebecca […]
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‘The OU has paved the way for my law career’
OU graduate Harry Goodwin, 34, credits The Open University for helping him grow in confidence and allowing him to tailor study specifically to his needs and interests. Harry’s first-class honours BSc Open Degree has paved the way to fulfilling his dreams of becoming a solicitor. Where it all began “I had heard from work colleagues […]
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Top 5 ways to champion women in sport
Serena Williams’ recent announcement that she is stepping down from professional tennis as the sport isn’t conducive with being a mother, has highlighted one of the barriers that women face in the industry. Women and girls, taking part in sport and fitness at all levels, from elite performers to those attending a weekly fitness class, […]
Our State funerals and how they’ve changed
It’s estimated that 4 billion people around the world watched Queen Elizabeth’s funeral with many royal commentators and, no doubt, the public marvelling at the planning that went into the pageantry of this historic event. It was with much precision and practise, decades of practise we are told, that the Queen’s coffin arrived at Westminster […]
OU publishes new whitepaper to help businesses encourage social mobility
The Open University (OU) has collaborated with TrainingZone to publish a new whitepaper which highlights the importance of Learning and Development teams in enabling social mobility. The author is Jessica Leigh Jones MBE, a multi-award-winning engineer and entrepreneur based in Wales. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of iungo Solutions, a technology start-up developing immersive […]
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Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 – 2022
First published Thursday 8 September The Open University is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and joins people across the world in expressing our condolences to the Royal Family. Her Majesty granted The Open University its Royal Charter in 1969 and visited its Milton Keynes campus with the […]
Famous astrophysicist passes but his equation for alien intelligence is more important than ever
David Rothery is a Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open University and here he talks about the passing of American astrophysicist Frank Drake and the legacy he left the universe. First published in The Conversation. How many intelligent civilisations should there be in our galaxy right now? In 1961, the US astrophysicist Frank […]
Journey through our breath-taking, icy world in BBC/OU series, Frozen Planet II
Legendary nature historian, Sir David Attenborough, narrates the highly anticipated Frozen Planet II in a stunning new series co-produced by the BBC and The Open University (OU). Following on from Frozen Planet released in 2011, the series began on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8.00pm on Sunday 11th September. We’re invited to observe life […]
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