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Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know
To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll at the end of the article, and […]
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‘My OU qualification landed me my most recent role’
Even before Jake, 26 from Gosport, had completed his degree in BSc (Honours) Psychology, he was already making an impact in the probation service and progressing his career. Studying with The Open University (OU) meant he could gain a qualification while earning an income and valuable experience. Jake shares how online study has helped him […]
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What’s the secret to fixing the UK’s public finances? Here’s what our panel of experts would do
Unexpected growth in the UK economy isn’t enough to detract from the gaping hole in the country’s public finances. Speculation is ramping up about what steps the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, might take to plug the gap come the budget in autumn – and there are no shortage of ideas. The trouble is, […]
Law grad Krishangi makes history once again
Our youngest ever OU Law graduate Krishangi Meshram is in the record books again – qualifying as the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent times. Still only 21, Krishangi recently qualified as a lawyer and had her history-making milestone featured in The Law Society Gazette (bottom of page 11). The young scholar-turned-solicitor, who lives […]
Family farmers say their way of life is an impossible dream when ‘the bread of life is worth less than rusty metal’
The Pearces have been farming the Fens of eastern England for generations – a region where more than a third of the country’s vegetables are grown, packed and processed. Andy and Rebecca Pearce lease a small family farm in south Lincolnshire with Andy’s parents and brother, on which they grow potatoes, wheat, pulses and sugar beet. […]
‘OU study opened the door to a whole new career,’ says trainee detective, John
When surf school owner John, 47, challenged himself with a return to education, he had two clear goals – to study a captivating subject, while unlocking new career opportunities. John never imagined that his Open University (OU) degree would set him on course to become a Detective Constable in his home county. As a new […]
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Explore the beauty of flowers in A Pressing Matter
Watch tonight’s episode of The One Show to see the first in a series of short films co-produced by The Open University (OU) and BBC, with this episode exploring the art and science of pressed flowers. A Pressing Matter airs on Tuesday 12th August at 7pm on BBC One and will be available to watch […]
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Two Open University Academics win prestigious teaching award
Two Open University academics have been honoured with a National Teaching Fellowship from the Advance HE Teaching Excellence Awards 2025. Diane Butler, Professor of STEM Education, and Professor Carlton Wood, Head of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems, have both received National Teaching Fellowships, in recognition of their outstanding impact on student outcomes and advancing teaching in […]
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Free online resources to promote a safer use of AI in legal settings
A new suite of free resources spearheaded by The Open University is launched today (Wednesday 6th August 2025) to both embrace AI and recognise its challenges for the legal and access to justice sector. The rapid advance and integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought huge changes and a myriad of ethical challenges for […]
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OU’s Open Business Creators Fund awards £30,000 to small businesses
The Open University (OU) has granted a total of £30,000 to 20 student-led businesses through its Open Business Creators Fund. The fund, which is co-funded by Santander Universities and the Higher Education Innovation Fund, provides crucial financial support to small and aspiring businesses owned by OU students and alumni. 350 budding entrepreneurs signed up to […]
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