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Ronan Keating given honorary degree from The Open University for charity work
Ronan Keating has received an honorary degree from The Open University in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to charities over the past 25 years, particularly to improve cancer care. The Dublin-born musician, songwriter and presenter of BBC One’s The One Show, stepped up to receive the accolade for his charitable work, which he began following […]
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‘I’ve always loved to learn’ says graduate who started degree aged 16
Audit professional Bryan Steinauer credits his Open University Business Management degree – which he began at the age of 16 – with landing him where he is today. He’s working for one of the global ‘big four’ accountancies, where he’s on track to become a Swiss Certified Public Accountant (CPA). “My Open University studies have […]
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OU launches support package to help Ukraine
The Open University (OU) has launched a raft of measures aimed at helping students and Ukrainians fleeing the war and arriving in the UK. These include financial support and assistance for existing OU students, a funding lifeline to potential students from Ukraine now living in the UK, as well as free online learning and partnerships […]
Elon Musk could roll back social media moderation – just as we’re learning how it can stop misinformation
Harith Alani, The Open University; Grégoire Burel, The Open University, and Tracie Farrell, The Open University The US$44 billion (£36 billion) purchase of Twitter by “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk has many people worried. The concern is the site will start moderating content less and spreading misinformation more, especially after his announcement that he would […]
How to grow plants on the moon – OU expert’s view of new study
Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences at The Open University writes for The Conversation on the impact of new findings that reveal why plants don’t thrive in lunar habitats. What do you need to make your garden grow? As well as plenty of sunshine alternating with gentle showers of rain – and busy bees and […]
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OU/BBC production airs about Joe Wicks and his difficult childhood
The nation’s favourite PE teacher Joe Wicks appeared on the small screen recently to show how the mental health of parents can affect their children. In Joe Wicks: facing my childhood, an Open University co-production with the BBC, he opens up about the effect his own parents’ mental health issues, which were not talked about […]
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OU launches world’s first Online Confucius Institute
The OU has today launched the world’s first Online Confucius Institute in partnership with the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). The Online Confucius Institute at The Open University is a non-profit educational partnership between the OU and BFSU which will provide a range of opportunities for students, researchers, teachers and the wider professional community to […]
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REF 2021 recognises 82% of OU research impact as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent.’
The Open University (OU)’s commitment to research and societal impact is recognised today (Thursday, 12 May), with 82% of its research impact assessed to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. These results are a welcome acknowledgement of the impact of OU researchers’ work in transforming lives, shaping […]
Honorary graduates share advice on overcoming barriers and achieving
Three people renowned for their accomplishments in their individual fields of work have been awarded honorary degrees by The Open University (OU). James Timpson, chief executive of Timpsons, the national shoe repairs company, talented composer and musician Matt Baker and Professor of Psychiatry Kamaldeep Bhui all received their honours at recent OU degree ceremonies. Reflecting […]
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OU offers funding opportunity for disabled veterans
A scholarship fund with the potential to change people’s lives is open for applications. Now in its fifth year, The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund (DVSF) is once again open for applications offering 50 free study places at The Open University (OU) to individuals injured or disabled as a result of military service. So far, the […]
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