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Saving Lives in Cardiff follows the doctors making life-changing decisions at the heart of the NHS

Saving Lives in Cardiff follows the doctors making life-changing decisions at the heart of the NHS

A new six-part OU/BBC co-production from the ‘Saving Lives’ series begins on 20 August at 9pm on BBC Two and BBC One Wales. Against the backdrop of rising waiting lists and overstretched staff, Saving Lives in Cardiff follows the clinicians who face the daily dilemma of deciding who gets treated first and the impact these […]

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The OU appoints new director in Wales

The OU appoints new director in Wales

The OU has appointed a new director of The Open University in Wales.  Louise Casella will join the OU in Wales in the New Year, and will be responsible for the University’s provision across Wales. Louise joins the OU with considerable strategic leadership experience in higher education, including senior roles in Wales. She currently works as an […]

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OU graduation stories: ‘The most extraordinary moment of my life’

OU graduation stories: ‘The most extraordinary moment of my life’

Here we tell the incredible story of John Spence from Cardiff who has recently achieved his dream of gaining a BSc Honours degree, thanks to the OU. John has disabilities and severe dyslexia, and says he was mocked at school by his peers and told he would “amount to nothing” and “did not deserve to be […]

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Diamond Review: Wales leading the way on sustainable HE funding

Diamond Review: Wales leading the way on sustainable HE funding

Higher Education funding and student support in Wales is set for significant change. As the Welsh Government responds to Professor Sir Iain Diamond’s review and consults on a progressive new funding regime, Hannah Pudner, Assistant Director (External Strategy) at the OU in Wales, considers the implications for part-time students in Wales. When it was set […]

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Helen Griffin and Shahien Taj

University honours for actress Helen Griffin and campaigner Shahien Taj

Two leading figures in Welsh culture and society have received honorary degrees from The Open University.  Actress and comedian Helen Griffin, and charity leader and campaigner Shahien Taj, were honoured with the degree of Doctor of The Open University at a ceremony in Cardiff on Friday (14 October). The honorary graduates collected their doctorates alongside […]

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