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New university collaborative ‘ResearchPlus’ announced to give leading research universities a voice and help boost UK research and innovation.
Today, ten leading research-focused universities announced their intention to form a new strategic partnership. ‘ResearchPlus’ will give a collective voice to universities that constitute a critical element of the UK’s research and innovation system, and that deliver vital research-informed education and advanced skills. ResearchPlus has the primary aim of enhancing the strength of the UK’s […]
New OU/BBC co-production explores mental health
A new OU/BBC programme Heston: My life with bipolar airs on Thursday 19 June, at 8pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Heston Blumenthal is one the world’s greatest chefs, with six Michelin stars to his name. Yet in 2023, Heston started experiencing hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, his behaviour so extreme, wife Melanie decided to […]
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“Resilience isn’t enough”: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
Women’s football has exploded onto the global stage. Record-breaking crowds, major sponsorships, elite athletes and huge media deals have transformed the sport into a fast-growing spectacle. Its rise may be inspiring, but behind the success, many players are struggling with the growing physical and mental demands of the modern game, says Helen Owton, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at […]
“The sense of achievement is indescribable,” says proud graduate Jade
When severe health problems left Jade, 34, unable to physically attend university, she lost all hope of achieving her dream degree, fearing the opportunity had passed her by. Now a proud Psychology with Counselling graduate, Jade shares how discovering The Open University (OU) gave her the flexibility to juggle motherhood, work and study, with the […]
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Open University Tutor awarded OBE for services to Education
OU Tutor Dr Diane Swift has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the King’s 2025 birthday honours list, for her services to education. Diane teaches and authors materials for the Primary Education modules and has been involved in the development of the apprenticeships for Teaching Assistants which she has shared through the OU’s […]
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Skills Minister visits The Open University
Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, visited The Open University (OU)’s Milton Keynes campus to meet with students and to hear about how the OU is breaking down barriers to opportunity and widening access to higher education. The Minister, who oversees Higher Education and adult education in England, was welcomed by the OU’s Interim […]
Nigerian and Kenyan farmers can be first step to making rural mini grids more profitable and affordable
In Nigeria and Kenya, many small to medium farms and rural grain-milling businesses are not connected to the national electricity grid. They still use petrol or diesel generators for power. Energy, agriculture and development researchers Temilade Sesan, Lucy Baker, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Geography at The Open University, and colleagues set out to discover how these […]
Wildlife lovers’ favourite, Springwatch, is back for its 20th season
The ever-popular OU/BBC programme Springwatch is back with a brand new series, this time celebrating its 20th anniversary. Springwatch begins on 26th May at 8pm on BBC Two, with new episodes shown Mondays – Thursdays across the next three weeks. You can also catch up on episodes via BBC iPlayer. As Springwatch embarks on their […]
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Open University graduate wins prestigious national nursing award
Open University graduate, Fay Dudson has won the Student Innovation in Practice Award at the annual Student Nursing Times Awards. The ceremony, which took place in a glitzy ceremony on 2nd May in London, honoured the outstanding achievements of the upcoming generation of nurses and their mentors, recognising those who consistently go above and beyond […]
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Powerful new OU/BBC documentary tells the story of the murder of George Floyd and the backlash that followed
Airing on Wednesday 21st May on BBC Two at 9pm and BBC iPlayer, Blacklash: The Murder of George Floyd” tells the story of one of the most shocking and defining moments in modern history, one that not only exposed police brutality and birthed the Black Lives Matter movement, but also exposed deep divides in the […]
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