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Wildlife lovers favourite, Springwatch, is back for its 20th season
The ever-popular OU/BBC programme Springwatch is back with a brand new series, this time celebrating its 20th anniversary. Springwatch begins on 26th May at 8pm on BBC Two, with new episodes shown Mondays – Thursdays across the next three weeks. You can also catch up on episodes via BBC iPlayer. As Springwatch embarks on their […]
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Open University graduate wins prestigious national nursing award
Open University graduate, Fay Dudson has won the Student Innovation in Practice Award at the annual Student Nursing Times Awards. The ceremony, which took place in a glitzy ceremony on 2nd May in London, honoured the outstanding achievements of the upcoming generation of nurses and their mentors, recognising those who consistently go above and beyond […]
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John Lewis Partnership and The Open University to support more care experienced young people into higher education
The Open University (OU) is now accepting applications for scholarships from people aged 30 years and under who have experienced the care system, funded by the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) and OU donor support. The OU’s social justice mission states that everyone – regardless of background or circumstance – should receive the same opportunities and […]
“The OU gave me the second chance I’d been looking for,” says gym owner turned solicitor
As Helen from Stoke-on-Trent approached her 40s, she felt it was time for a change. Even though she already had an arts degree and was running a successful gym with her sister, she’d always wished she’d pursued a career in law. The Open University (OU) allowed her to fit studies around other commitments and having […]
Powerful new OU/BBC documentary tells the story of the murder of George Floyd and the backlash that followed
Airing on Wednesday 21st May on BBC Two at 9pm and BBC iPlayer, Blacklash: The Murder of George Floyd” tells the story of one of the most shocking and defining moments in modern history, one that not only exposed police brutality and birthed the Black Lives Matter movement, but also exposed deep divides in the […]
The UK might have accepted the idea of youth mobility with the EU, but it’s not happening any time soon
The language might be dry, but the political shift is significant says Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University. Monday’s summit between the UK and EU leaders in London resulted in an acknowledgement of the “mutual interest to deepen our people-to-people ties, particularly for the younger generation”. This announcement is an important […]
Starmer says migrants should speak English – but all of the UK’s languages are important for integration
When Keir Starmer said: “If you want to live in the UK, you should speak English”, it laid bare an assumption – that English is the only language that counts in the UK, says Sarah Cox, Research Fellow at the Open University. This view not only overlooks the UK’s rich linguistic diversity, but also runs counter […]
Honour for bereaved Bedfordshire mother whose work has improved life for those living with sickle cell
A bereaved mother from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, whose daughter died from sickle cell disease 25 years ago, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The Open University for her work to raise awareness of the condition ever since. Cecilia Ayisi-Shoetan, formerly from Romford but now living in Leighton Buzzard, has campaigned to help improve the […]
OU tackles workplace barriers to support mothers’ career re-entry
New evidence review from The Open University highlights 10 key barriers that hinder working mothers, spotlighting the ongoing ‘motherhood penalty’ Practical toolkits for employers and mothers are launched at an event with opening remarks delivered by Minister for Employment, Alison McGovern MP to support mothers and primary care givers returning to work Partnership with the […]
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Firefighter gains an honorary degree from The Open University
Firefighter Ross Hockham has been awarded an Honorary Degree by The Open University in recognition of his infectious passion for the solar system, a love that has spawned a thriving education and outreach programme. The OU, based in Milton Keynes where Ross lives, is internationally renowned for its groundbreaking space-science research and has a team […]
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