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‘Anything that helps people to experience what I’ve experienced is to be treasured’ – applications remain open for the OU’s Carers Scholarships Fund

12 June 2020

Applications remain open for The Open University’s Carers Scholarships Fund until the end of July, and with the option to defer your start date to September 2021, there’s never been a better time to pursue a desire to study. As this week marks Carers Week, we’re sharing student stories from our caring community at the […]

The Language of Protest: political demonstration in the age of Covid-19

11 June 2020

Dr Philip Seargeant, Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at The Open University introduces, The Language of Protests, a film made in collaboration with Hamlett Films, who previously made the award-winning Grenfell Tower and Social Murder for the OU’s Criminology programme. The study of political protests is a theme which runs throughout the OU’s English Language Studies […]

Double honours for OU’s 50th anniversary campaign

10 June 2020

The Open University’s campaign to mark its 50th anniversary has achieved a second award, this time on an international scale. The campaign #OU50 has been recognised at the CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Circle of Excellence Awards 2020 where it was awarded Silver in the Year-Long Events category. It follows a win […]

The Open University launches online domestic abuse resource as calls to domestic violence helplines soar during Covid-19 lockdown

4 June 2020

The Open University’s Open Justice team has collaborated with charity, Support Through Court to launch a free open online resource for learners, themed around domestic abuse. Its timely launch coincides with the rapid rise in numbers of people in domestic abuse situations seeking help during the UK lockdown. Support Through Court is a charity that […]

Extra OU free courses will boost Government’s skills initiative

2 June 2020

The Open University is adding to its suite of free courses on the UK Government’s website to help build skills in the wake of the pandemic and aid vital recovery efforts among employees and employers. From today (Tuesday June 2) two extra courses will go live on The Skills Toolkit platform and cover entry level […]

Covid-19: Open University Open Justice Centre shares online education best practice

2 June 2020

The Open University Law School’s Open Justice Centre is reaching out to support the wider legal education sector in its time of need during the Covid-19 pandemic. While other universities and educational establishments struggle to deliver a full learning experience while shifting so quickly to online teaching methods, The Open University is providing ongoing support […]

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’s OpenLearn joins forces with Money Saving Expert to launch its Academy of Money

21 May 2020

The Open University has partnered with the UK’s biggest consumer website, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) to launch a free, six-part course, which will give the nation the skills and knowledge to master their finances. Prepared and written by the OU, with support and guidance from MSE, MSE’s Academy of Money will be available from today (21 May) on […]

Everybody needs good neighbours, especially right now

19 May 2020

This week we’re all being asked to take a little time out to be kind; kindness is the key ingredient for marking Mental Health Awareness Week. OU lecturer in Criminology Dr Julia Downes considers the difference neighbourhood groups called mutual aid groups are doing and could do, to help support those who might need a […]

New study reveals mud volcanoes on Mars may flow like lava

18 May 2020

European researchers, including Dr Manish Patel, Dr Matt Balme and Dr Matthew Sylvest from The Open University(OU), have found that mud volcanoes on Mars may look similar to lava flows found on Earth. According to a study, published in Nature Geoscience, mud flows exposed to the low atmospheric pressures found on Mars will behave similar […]

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