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The UK might have accepted the idea of youth mobility with the EU, but it’s not happening any time soon
The language might be dry, but the political shift is significant says Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University. Monday’s summit between the UK and EU leaders in London resulted in an acknowledgement of the “mutual interest to deepen our people-to-people ties, particularly for the younger generation”. This announcement is an important […]
Starmer says migrants should speak English – but all of the UK’s languages are important for integration
When Keir Starmer said: “If you want to live in the UK, you should speak English”, it laid bare an assumption – that English is the only language that counts in the UK, says Sarah Cox, Research Fellow at the Open University. This view not only overlooks the UK’s rich linguistic diversity, but also runs counter […]
New Series of Inside Our Minds explores ADHD and Dyslexia
A new series of the OU/BBC series ‘Inside Our Minds’ airs on Mon 12 May on BBC Two and iPlayer at 21:00 and from Weds 14 May on BBC Two Wales at 21:00 Following the success of the multi-award-winning first series ‘Inside Our Autistic Minds’, series two examines other forms of neurodivergence – ADHD and […]
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How to navigate modern life – mental health and wellbeing programme
Mental health and wellbeing are the subjects covered by The Open University/BBC co-production ‘Change Your Mind, Change Your Life’ which airs from Tuesday 13 May at 23:00 on BBC One and at 23:50 in Northern Ireland. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Tues 13 May. OU academics Professor Andreas Vossler and Professor […]
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‘OU study helped me get ahead in my career before I even graduated’
Rather than following the same path to higher education as her peers Jaz, 24, was itching to start work and earn her independence. Still determined to achieve a degree, Jaz discovered The Open University’s flexible distance learning courses and never looked back. Now a proud Business Management (Marketing) graduate, Jaz shares her thoughts on how […]
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The Open University celebrates International Nurses Day
Today (12th May) marks International Nurses Day and to celebrate, we have shared the stories of some of the incredible nursing students and staff in the OU community who have dedicated their careers to helping others. Mairi Claire Davidson from the Outer Hebrides, gained her first-class honours Bachelor of Science Nursing (Adult) degree, through studying with […]
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Keep calm and carry on buying: how Ukrainian consumers are hitting back at Russia
Political conflicts and global tensions always affect people on the ground and across borders. Unable to influence events such as the ongoing war against Ukraine or proposed sweeping US tariffs, people turn to whatever resources are available for defending their livelihoods, institutions and communities, says Cristina Galalae, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at The Open University. […]
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New series of Word of Mouth
A new six-part OU/BBC radio series of Word of Mouth begins on Thursday, May 8th, and will air weekly at 15:30 on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The series is presented by celebrated author Michael Rosen and explores the world of words and how we use them. In the first episode, Michael talks to […]
London marathon: why you need a plan to prevent the post-race blues
As the sun rises over the river Thames on marathon day this year, tens of thousands of cheering spectators will fill the streets and a record-breaking 56,000 adrenaline-fuelled runners will gather at the starting line of the TCS London marathon, says Helen Owton, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness. At the start of the gun, the stampede […]
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‘OU study gave me the opportunity to pursue new career goals with confidence and expertise’
As thousands of runners are nursing their aching legs after this year’s record breaking London Marathon, we’re thrilled to share the story of Open University MBA graduate Dr Julie McElroy, who became the first female frame runner to complete the iconic race last year. When Julie, an award winning disability rights campaigner, was confined to […]
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