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The Open University joins £4.8 million initiative to combat economic inactivity in Northern Ireland
The Open University (OU) is proud to announce its involvement in a £4.8 million research and policy action group, EPIC Futures NI, aimed at addressing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland. Led by Ulster University and funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the initiative aims to revolutionise approaches to employment by identifying and supporting the […]
On World Book Day find out how the OU’s Reading Schools Programme is helping more children to read for pleasure
Today is World Book Day and as children around the world excitedly mark the occasion by dressing up as their favourite literary character, or join in with special events at their school, it is important to remember that behind the buzz and excitement of the day there is an important message – to encourage more […]
‘With the OU you can grow academically and professionally at the same time’
Open University Psychology graduate Andrew Newlands is founder and Managing Director of Monty Bojangles, the award-winning chocolatiers taking the confectionery market by storm. Having already scooped the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, Andrew’s brand of fantastical fun has captured the imagination of chocolate lovers across the UK and beyond. Andrew reflects on how OU study […]
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New OU led films for BBC Morning Live
The Open University (OU) have led on six films in partnership with the BBC for the popular BBC ONE show Morning Live. The films will explore a broad range of topics such as demystifying cognitive behavioural therapy and muscle loss and will feature on Morning Live which broadcasts daily from 09.30 on BBC One. The […]
‘My career progression has been amazing, thanks to my OU degree’
After deciding to hang up his boots and leave professional football behind James, 28, found himself chasing new goals off the pitch. Now Financial Controller for a hospitality chain, James shares how Open University (OU) study fast-tracked his career and helped him develop the skills he needed to get-ahead in business. At 21 years old […]
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The Open University awarded £7.7m to protect women and girls online
Researchers at The Open University (OU) have been awarded £7,730,000 from Research England to create a new centre for protecting women against violence online. Last year, The Open University released findings from the largest-ever survey conducted about online violence against women and girls. It revealed that one in 10 women in England have experienced online […]
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‘I’m starting a new career in Japan, thanks to the OU’
Martyn, 34, was at a crossroads in his life when a spontaneous trip to Japan sparked a passion for language and culture that would transform his future. Martyn shares how Open University (OU) study opened the door to an exciting career and a new chapter overseas. A life-changing trip Martyn was working in retail, trying […]
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‘The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund takes us to places we never thought possible’
With the amazing news that the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 helped to raise £52,403 to enable disabled veterans access life-changing education, James Champion shares what it means to him to receive the Open University’s Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship. Law student James, 50, made his childhood dream of becoming a helicopter pilot a reality while serving […]
OU/BBC win at Grierson awards
Two Open University/BBC co-productions have been honoured at the prestigious Grierson awards, which recognise innovative and exciting documentary films. Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland won two awards – Best documentary and Best history documentary and Inside Our Autistic Minds, won Best Science Documentary. Dr Caroline Ogilvie, Head of Broadcast and Partnerships at The […]
The Open University’s OpenSTEM Labs awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The Open University has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its OpenSTEM Labs initiative. The OpenSTEM Labs are online laboratories that allow students from anywhere in the world to participate in authentic experimental work, acquiring real data interactively as if they were in the laboratory. Many activities are available 24/7. The OpenSTEM Labs […]
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