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OU student wins apprenticeship award
Open University student Hannah Wright has won the Apprenticeship Determination of the Year award at the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Apprenticeship awards 2023/24. The annual awards recognise apprentices who have demonstrated outstanding work and commitment to their role. The Apprenticeship team at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership said: “Hannah has worked in […]
Professor Dame Nicola Dandridge to lead post-employment tribunal review
Professor Dame Nicola Dandridge has been appointed to lead an independent review at The Open University following the ruling of the Employment Tribunal in the case brought by Professor Jo Phoenix earlier this year. Formerly Chief Executive of the Office for Students, Universities UK and the Equality Challenge Unit, Professor Dame Dandridge’s independent review will […]
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The Open University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Greater Manchester Police unite to launch perinatal mental health toolkit
A toolkit has been designed to enhance support for maternal mental health in the workplace as a result of a research study conducted by The Open University (OU), Manchester Metropolitan University and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Association of Women in Policing. The study, a collaboration between Dr. Sarah-Jane Lennie and Dr. Keely Duddin from The […]
‘I still can’t believe it – thanks to the OU, I graduated aged 20 with a first-class degree!’
After completing her GCSEs, Chloe had a big decision to make – go on to achieve A Levels as expected or follow her heart by choosing another path. Craving a more enriching learning experience away from the “incessant emphasis” on exam practice she’d experienced at school, Chloe chose to fast-track her university journey and career […]
What are the EU’s new migration rules, and why did they take so long to pass?
Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies in the School of Social Sciences & Global Studies at The Open University, writes for The Conversation about the EU’s new migration rules, and why they took so long to pass. The European Parliament has passed a landmark package of laws to overhaul its rules on borders […]
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The idea that US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong
Alan Shipman, Senior Lecturer in Economics at The Open University, writes for The Conversation about the idea that US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong. The 0.4% rise in US consumer prices in March didn’t look like headline news. It was the same as the February increase, and the year-on-year rise of […]
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OU Alum Sir David Harrison, one of Universities UK’s 100 faces campaign
Sir David Harrison, MBA alumnus and Honorary Graduate of The Open University has been named as part of a new campaign led by Universities UK, that promotes 100 faces who were the first in their family to attend higher education. UUK’s ‘100 Faces campaign’ aims to champion and celebrate the positive impact of ‘first-in-the-family’ (FitF) […]
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Answered – your top 5 questions about OU study
Will I get a recognised degree? What’s the student experience like? How long will it take? We asked OU students to help us answer some of the most common questions about The Open University – and to debunk those myths. Read their answers and then step into your future by starting your own OU journey. […]
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‘My scholarship has equipped me with the confidence to navigate my future – I’ll always be grateful’
Inspired by his father’s military career, Open University Sports Fitness and Coaching student Dan, 38, had an unwavering desire to serve his country in the armed forces. When a catastrophic accident led to the loss of his right arm and shoulder, Dan was forced to rewrite his future. Dan reveals that The Open University’s Disabled […]
The latest Chocolate Scorecard highlights urgent need for industry change
The Open University (OU) is proud to be part of the 5th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard that grades chocolate companies on their sustainability and ethics. The annual initiative is coordinated by Be Slavery Free in collaboration with an international team of non-profit organisations and academics, including Dr. Cristiana Bernardi, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and […]
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