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Geronimo the alpaca – the case for animals having the same legal rights as people
Written by Fred Motson, Lecturer in Law, at The Open University. The fate of Geronimo the alpaca was seemingly sealed in the UK’s high court recently when the appeal against an order to slaughter him was rejected. After twice testing positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB), Geronimo’s death was ordered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural […]
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OU student awarded MBE for supporting vulnerable children through the pandemic
When Open University student Aimee Durning first volunteered at her son’s playgroup, she never imagined it would be the first step in her teaching career. Or that she would one day receive an MBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Aimee, who is half-way through her OU Education Studies (Primary) degree, has spent […]
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Funded digital-skills job training for over 19s
People with a strong interest in moving into a digital career have an opportunity to change their fortunes for the better. Two free Skills Bootcamps are being delivered by The Open University (OU) that will fast track those taking part into their first digital job or into a new digital role with their existing employer. […]
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‘My degree gave me hope when I was homeless’
At the start of her Open University (OU) journey, Lea was homeless and suffering with her mental health. She’s now completed a Social Sciences undergraduate degree and a Master’s in Psychology with the OU, is living independently and has started a business to help others in the community to feel less alone. Lea shares how […]
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National award celebrates more sustainable partnerships in the covid crisis
The OU has won a national award for its work adapting to the Covid crisis by ensuring it swiftly maintained degree validation and other related operations via remote engagement. The majority of Open University Validations Partnerships (OUVP) with 40 partners are historically conducted face to face. But when the pandemic restrictions took effect, rapid agility […]
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‘Generation Hustle’: The Open University discovers a new wave of Passion-preneurs
Whilst many say young people have been hugely affected by the pandemic, latest polling reveals a new wave of optimism when it comes to the study and the career choices of today’s school leavers. The Open University study has identified the next generation of ‘Passion-preneurs’ – students inspired to undertake a degree and pursue a […]
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‘After redundancy, I’m shaping my future with the OU and GO Wales’
Who says there’s only one path to success? After receiving an offer for a brick university at 18, Candace decided to do things differently by jumping straight into the world of work. Not wanting to put her life on hold to gain her qualifications, Candace, now 24, began studying Business Management (Marketing) with The Open […]
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OU’s teaching excellence recognised by national award
Dr Victoria (Vic) Pearson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Physical Sciences at The Open University, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in the 2021 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS). The NTFS recognises excellence in teaching and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession. Vic has […]
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Scientists from the OU and Harvard publish new findings to help fight against skin cancer
A new study by an international team of researchers, including academics from The Open University and Harvard University, has had its findings published in the journal Cell. They have presented the discovery of a new mechanism that can darken the colour of human skin as a natural defence against ultraviolet (UV)-associated cancers. Melanin, the dark […]
OU Law student secures top prize on journey to becoming barrister
After suffering a personal trauma, Open University (OU) Law student Elizabeth Hill, found solace in her studies and the inspiration for a new career. At 23, she’s now on a journey to becoming a Barrister and is driven to pursue a career at the Bar so she can advocate for others. On the back of […]
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