Earth From Space: a unique perspective
A picture is worth a thousand words and this week’s brand new BBC series made in partnership with The Open University shows how true the adage…
Author Rachel James
Rachel James
Rachel is Deputy Head of the Media Relations team. She is a skilled communicator with more than ten years’ experience in Public Relations. She holds a BA (Hons) Media Production from the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside. Rachel specialises in stories from the Faculty of Business and Law, students, academic research, BBC programmes, technology, innovation and skills. Rachel has three large dogs, two children and enjoys growing her own veg.
BBC honours OU in 50th Anniversary celebrations
In an inspiring address marking the OU’s 50th anniversary celebrations Tony Hall, director general of the BBC, and Martha Lane-Fox, Chancellor of The Open University hosted…
“Lifelong learning needs to be more than just political rhetoric”
Prime Minister Theresa May launched a review of post-18 education and funding at Derby College in February 2018. As adult education institutions in England await the publication…
Malcolm Sweeting appointed as new Pro-Chancellor
The Open University has appointed Malcolm Sweeting as its new Pro-Chancellor, replacing Richard Gillingwater, who completed his term of office at the end of 2018 after…
New contract deal for Associate Lecturers
The Open University (OU) and University and College Union (UCU) have announced the successful negotiation of a new permanent contact for Associate Lecturers (ALs). The 4,000…
Regenerating Seaside Towns – why part-time study could be an answer
The regeneration of seaside areas has been under debate in Westminster, with one topic of focus being access to education for those in coastal communities. Some…
Government must urgently address decline in part-time and mature learners, says report
Maintenance grants for part-time students, expansion of degree apprenticeships and credit transfer are just some of the recommendations aimed at addressing the decline in part-time and…
OU welcomes recommendations to provide more flexible study
A generation of ‘lost learners’ are missing out on the chance to develop the skills at university that employers and the UK economy need, because of…
Julia Gillard honoured by The Open University in Wales
The former Prime Minister of Australia was honoured alongside Welsh graduates at The Open University in Wales degree ceremony in Cardiff. At the Wales Millennium Centre,…
Richard Gillingwater steps down as Open University Pro-Chancellor
Professor Mary Kellett, the acting Vice-Chancellor of The Open University has thanked Richard Gillingwater for his contributions to the University as his tenure as Pro-Chancellor approaches…
