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NMC approves the OU’s new Future Nurse curriculum

3 July 2020

Following an approval event held in March 2020, The Open University’s (OU) new Future Nurse curriculum has been formally approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The OU has been delivering qualifying nursing programmes since 2002. Over 2,000 students have become registered nurses with the OU and a further 1,600 students are currently on […]

Teach your child through creative play

18 June 2020

Although select year groups have returned to nursery and school, there are still a large proportion of parents continuing to educate their children from home. Open University (OU) academics from the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS) have joined forces to provide their tips on creative play – a form of learning that […]

OU launches online teaching microcredential for “hasty pivot” to distance learning

22 May 2020

The Open University (OU), a world leader in flexible distance learning, has developed an Online Teaching microcredential to equip those teaching in higher or further education with the practical skills to successfully create online courses and teach adults online. The microcredential is open for enrolment now on leading social learning platform, FutureLearn.com, and teaching commences […]

OU partners with BBC to support the nation in maintaining good mental health

15 May 2020

The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a digital series to support maintaining good mental health during the pandemic lockdown. New content – featuring clips and illustrations – will be released daily to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), covering topics from toxic productivity to relationship tips. OU academics, Will Murcott, […]

International Nurses Day – Lisa’s pride in her profession

11 May 2020

After finding her path with an OU nursing degree and a sought-after place on a healthcare leadership programme, Lisa says she has never felt prouder of her fellow nurses in these unprecedented times. As we mark International Nurses Day (12 May), read about Lisa’s journey. Lisa had been working in healthcare for 18 years, but […]

OU partners with The Young Foundation to launch coronavirus citizen science project

7 April 2020

The Open University has partnered with UKRI accredited Independent Research Organisation, The Young Foundation to launch a landmark new project to capture the social impact of coronavirus on individuals and communities across the UK. Delivered on the OU’s citizen science platform, nQuire the project aims to understand how this generation-defining moment impacts the future of […]

OU academics cast doubt over accuracy of fertility and pregnancy planning apps

6 April 2020

New findings, published by Open University academics suggest there are gaps in the reliability of popular apps used by many to estimate fertility and for pregnancy planning. Academics from the OU have put together an evidence review looking at menstruation and fertility apps. Published today in the BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health journal, the findings […]

Teaching your children – a chance to reconnect and rediscover

1 April 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has radically altered the formal bricks and mortar environment of school education that much of the UK’s children were used to. Whether we call it home schooling, home education or home learning, this new realm is fresh and challenging territory for many parents. Drawing on her expertise in home education, Dr Amber Fensham-Smith, […]

OU partners with Brook to deliver online course to support abortion education in schools

31 March 2020

The Open University (OU) has partnered with sexual health and wellbeing experts, Brook to deliver an online course to support teachers in providing abortion education in schools. Designed to improve the knowledge and confidence of those teaching about pregnancy decision-making and abortion to young people aged 13+, the free course has been shaped by research […]

Advice on supporting your child during self-isolation

25 March 2020

John Oates, Professor of Developmental Psychology at The Open University, writes about how to cope with children being at home during this period of self-isolation, with advice and helpful suggestions on supporting them through this difficult and confusing time. It probably came as a shock hearing that schools will be closing, on top of all […]

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