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Modern plant diversity hotspot traced to mountain ranges 30 million years old
August 6, 2020
Society and politics
Stephen’s story on film: from prison life to PhD student
August 4, 2020

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OU takes home gold at the 2020 BAFTA TV Awards
August 4, 2020

TV and radio
OU and BBC launch BAME mental health campaign
August 3, 2020

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Education, languages and health

New OU apprenticeships to train Leeds nurses of the future

July 15, 2020

The Open University has joined forces with Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to create a new gateway to a career in nursing. As part of the…

OU joins forces with organisations from across publishing, books and education to raise awareness of shared reading
July 14, 2020
OU partners in innovative new blended nursing degree
July 9, 2020
NMC approves the OU’s new Future Nurse curriculum
July 3, 2020
Has COVID-19 changed the public perception of nursing?
June 30, 2020

Science, maths and technology

Mars 2020: the hunt for life on the red planet is about to get serious

July 30, 2020

Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary Sciences at The Open University, discusses the latest missions to Mars in the hope for more answers about if there has been, or is, life…

Euclid space telescope’s camera a step closer to imaging galaxies
July 9, 2020
Not just a meadow…
July 3, 2020
International scientists discover a pair of dancing planets
July 2, 2020
Super-Earth planets detected orbiting nearby star
June 26, 2020

Arts and social sciences

Five top tips for managing your personal finances during coronavirus

July 30, 2020

Jonquil Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance at The Open University, offers advice on how to manage your money through the coronavirus pandemic. When it comes to money,…

Report charts mental health and wellbeing of emergency responders
July 24, 2020
I’ve been talking to conspiracy theorists for 20 years – here are my six rules of engagement
July 22, 2020
Report warns against “putting clock back” on tackling youth violence
July 13, 2020
Summer statement: Rishi Sunak goes all out for jobs, leaving public finances for another day
July 9, 2020

Business and Law

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Bite-size marketing course is stepping stone to business qualification

July 8, 2020

A new short course in marketing skills is launched by The Open University that can add up to a business management qualification. The microcredential Business Management: Marketing principles and practice…

Around the University

OU launches bursaries for 50 new BAME students

July 29, 2020

The Open University is offering ‘Open Futures Bursaries’ to support new OU students who identify…

Survey reveals strong OU graduate employment results

June 30, 2020

Results from the first Graduate Outcomes survey show OU graduates succeeding in the jobs market.…

A new journey for disabled veterans like Daniel
June 21, 2020
From the forces to the courtroom: Kate’s story
June 19, 2020
OU welcomes report seeking better deal for part-time learners
June 15, 2020
Double honours for OU’s 50th anniversary campaign
June 10, 2020