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The Open University (OU) in Wales has secured a bid to continue offering funded places on its Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Software Engineering for the third consecutive year.

Hayley has always been passionate about studying history. She achieved good grades at school, but the thought of attending university was daunting.

Llŷr studied French and German at a brick university for two years but left before completing his degree. After working at an accountancy firm for six years, he decided to return to education after learning that credits could be transferred at The Open University. 

Student Wayne Williams talks to us about his route to become a teacher on our PGCE programme.

According to The Open University’s Business Barometer 2022 report, published in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, Welsh organisations are experiencing the knock-on effect of ongoing skills shortages and recruitment challenges, as more than three quarters (77%) report seeing reduced output, profitability or growth.

Open University to focus on societal challenges that concern young people – with research on sustainability, inequality and health and wellbeing prioritised.

On 27 May, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport, was full to overflowing as over 400 students graduated from The Open University in Wales. 

Fun and friendly workshops in art, creative writing, photography, employability, and sustainability

The Open University in Wales' director Louise Casella is among 66 new Fellows elected to the Learned Society of Wales.

A partnership between a Carmarthenshire employment organisation and The Open University in Wales has supported several local people to register for formal learning, despite facing barriers to education earlier on in life.