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MK College, Santander, The Open University and City Council combine for big skills push

MK College, Santander, The Open University and City Council combine for big skills push

Milton Keynes College Group, Santander, The Open University and Milton Keynes City Council are joining forces to provide a host of training courses to help people in the city learn new skills. Together, they’ve launched a new website at skillupmk.co.uk giving access to a host of courses, many of them free.  The courses cover sustainability, […]

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OU’s Open Business Creators Fund awards £30,000 to small businesses

OU’s Open Business Creators Fund awards £30,000 to small businesses

The Open University (OU) has granted a total of £30,000 to 20 student-led businesses through its Open Business Creators Fund.  The fund, which is co-funded by Santander Universities and the Higher Education Innovation Fund, provides crucial financial support to small and aspiring businesses owned by OU students and alumni. 350 budding entrepreneurs signed up to […]

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Students offered the opportunity to win a MacBook

Students offered the opportunity to win a MacBook

Students from The Open University and beyond are being given the opportunity from Santander to win one of ten MacBooks to assist in their studies. The computers are available in a prize draw being offered by Santander Universities, a global philanthropic organisation working in the higher education sector. Any UK student aged 18 or over, […]

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OU students have chance to bolster their funds with cash grant

OU students have chance to bolster their funds with cash grant

The Open University is pleased to announce the return of Brighter Futures Grants, in collaboration with Santander Universities, which offers 10 lucky students the chance to win a £1,000 award to support their academic journey. Recipients can spend the funds to help focus on their studies, including rent, bills, groceries, textbooks, tech, and more. All […]

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OU Students could win £1000 from Santander Universities during cost-of-living crisis

For the third year in a row, the OU is teaming up with Santander Universities to offer students help with their finances. Thanks to Santander Universities, this year 10 lucky students will get the chance to win £1000 cash in a free draw. To enter, OU students need to be currently enrolled, be based in […]

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Award success for entrepreneurial graduate

Award success for entrepreneurial graduate

Open University graduate and tech entrepreneur James Markey has won a prize at the Santander X Global Awards, Santander’s prestigious international university entrepreneurship competition with his company UNI SIM. The Santander X Global Awards brings together the best start-ups across Europe and South America to compete to win funding and support to help develop their businesses. […]

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