Free Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are now being offered by The Open University in partnership with local Further Education Colleges. 12,000 people…
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Open University and colleges extend Functional Skills partnership
Why are less than 10% of maths professors women?
Mathematics has long been dominated by male academics and scientists, but why? In her inaugural lecture, Professor of History of Mathematics June Barrow-Green explores the history…
Happy 10th birthday OpenLearn
This year, the OU’s free learning portal OpenLearn celebrates its 10th anniversary, hot on the heels of welcoming its 40 millionth visitors. We explore OpenLearn’s continuing…
Special award for inspiring OU professor who champions womens’ careers in maths
A leading OU maths professor who has championed the career progression of women in maths in the UK is being recognised with a special award from…
Is processed meat safe to eat? OU academic reflects on stats
Processed meat has been reclassified to sit alongside substances like asbestos and cigarettes. Does this mark the end of the ‘Full English’, or is there more to…