A new journey for disabled veterans like Daniel
After joining the Army at just 16 years old, OU student Daniel Bingley was flying high in a military career when a terrible injury turned his…
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International Day of People with Disabilities – access to apprenticeships
On Tuesday 3 December, it’s International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) – established by the United Nations to identify and address discrimination, exclusion and inaccessibility…
The many lives of Prue Leith
To celebrate The Open University’s 50th Anniversary year, OU Honorary Graduate Prue Leith joined us for an ‘In conversation’ talk last week, led by fellow writer…
OU team gives go ahead to bring Mars’ moon pieces to Earth
A UK team led by the Open University has given the green light for Mars’ moon material to be transported to Earth as part of a…
Open University Position Statement on USS Pensions and 2019/20 Pay Award
The Open University (OU) is one of more than 340 higher education and related institutions across the United Kingdom that participate in the Universities Superannuation Scheme…
The Open University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
The Open University’s 50th anniversary celebrations are being extended to welcome the OU’s eighth Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Blackman. Professor Blackman is no stranger to the OU…
Major new education partnership for police recruits
New police recruits can now earn while they learn and gain a degree at the same time thanks to a major new partnership which will enhance…
‘The OU is a movement for a better world’
I’m truly thrilled and honoured to be The Open University’s Vice-Chancellor and to be back at the OU, especially in this our 50th anniversary year. And what an anniversary! There’s been so much to…
PCF9: Tackling the global education crisis
As the ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum closed, there was a renewed sense of urgency about the global education crisis. The next 10 years is critical in order…
Sarah Brown calls for innovative financing for education
A packed Pan-Commonwealth Forum 9 was treated to an engaging and inspirational address by Sarah Brown during which she called on governments and NGOs for more…
