In a landmark series, the BBC reveals the secrets of the human body and what biological and chemical processes support life. Produced in partnership with The…
Science writer and educator, Emily Lakdawalla, has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to planetary and space science communication. The OU presented…
The role of universities in validating degrees – rubber stamping degrees which are achieved at a different college or institution – will be more important than…
The chilling BBC/OU Co-production The Detectives: Murder on the Streets returns for a second series this autumn, following Manchester’s homicide detectives as they work to unravel complex murder…
The OU and National Extension College (NEC) are launching a joint campaign to improve the life chances of those from low income groups or without previous…
If you step on to a university campus in any town or city across the UK, chances are that most of the students you will see…
The OU’s English in Action project has won the award for progressive education delivery at this year’s PIEoneer Awards. The Awards, which took place in London…
New market research on skills commissioned by the OU has found that the vast majority of people in low and semi-skilled work are not getting the training…
The OU has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards for its innovation in teaching and research impact, with The Open University Business School (OUBS) also in…
The team behind the OU’s innovative approach teaching has been recognised at the Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) inaugural Global Teaching Excellence Awards (GTEA). The team, led by…
