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OU Alum Sir David Harrison, one of Universities UK’s 100 faces campaign

15 April 2024

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) […]

Answered – your top 5 questions about OU study

11 April 2024

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’

3 April 2024

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

26 March 2024

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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‘Changing career has been like a breath of fresh air – OU study made it possible’

26 March 2024

Engineering graduate Alastair, 41, was in a stable career, but yearned to shake things up professionally. Alastair shares how Open University study opened the door to an exciting new career with amazing prospects for the future. Making it happen After several years in the police force, Alastair found himself struggling to find fulfilment in his […]

Open University launches ‘Challenge Us!’ competition to tackle most pressing societal challenges

15 March 2024

The Open University (OU) is inviting UK charities to join them in addressing society’s most pressing challenges. The Challenge Us! competition aims to bridge the gap between OU researchers and local businesses and charities, encouraging collaboration that will tackle real-world problems. The competition opens today, Friday 15 March, and runs until Wednesday 15 May 2024. […]

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‘I became an engineer while juggling a young family – the OU made it possible’

13 March 2024

When Engineering graduate Kay, 41, set off for a weekend of live music at Bluedot festival, she never imagined the experience would inspire her to pursue an exciting new career. Now working as an Aerodynamics Engineer, Kay looks back on how she juggled Open University (OU) study with a young family and grabbed the opportunity […]

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OU professor urges organisations to consider more supportive policies for the effects of menopause in the workplace

8 March 2024

On International Women’s Day, Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations at The Open University (OU), speaks to the OU Business School about her latest work and gives insight into the field of menopause in the workplace. At the end of last year Professor Brewis called for the scrutiny of new employment leave policies, highlighting […]

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‘I became a doctor and landed my dream job on a NASA mission, thanks to the OU’

8 March 2024

As a teenager in India, Anushree became fascinated with space exploration but never imagined it was a career within her reach. On International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to share Anushree’s inspiring story. Now a Postdoctoral Fellow helping NASA investigate whether there’s ever been life on Mars, Anushree reflects on her incredible journey and why it’s […]