Lords launch of Institute of Coding
Open University (OU) academics were among the 200 guests at the formal launch at the House of Lords of the Institute of Coding (IoC) – a…
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Award makes it a hat-trick for OU Social Media Engagement Team
Social media experts at the OU chalked up another win at the UK Content Awards 2018 in London. The Social Media Engagement Team, part of the…
Entrepreneurship competition rewards student business talent
An innovative clothes-drying product, a web platform to help older people digitise their memories, and a project to help young people in need are amongst the…
Global education pioneer Professor Bob Moon awarded CBE
The OU’s Emeritus Professor of Education Bob Moon has been awarded a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his pioneering work in teacher education…
Curriculum changes to attract more students to the OU
The Open University is refreshing its curriculum to introduce new options for students while dropping areas of study which are less popular. The OU proposes to…
Jonathan Nicholls named as the OU’s new Acting University Secretary
The Open University has appointed Dr Jonathan Nicholls as its Acting University Secretary. He will take up the post in mid-July on the departure of the…
“Exceptional institution” shortlisted for Global Teaching Award
The Open University is shortlisted for the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award, with praise from the judges for its unique teaching methods, huge reach and outstanding…
OU celebrates Charter Day – proud at 49
“I am the proudest woman on the planet – proud of this fantastic institution, proud of our dedicated staff and proud of our extraordinary students.” Acting…
“Game-changing technology” brings a double win for the OU at Guardian University Awards
The Open University is celebrating after winning two awards in the Guardian University Awards 2018 for Teaching Excellence and Digital Innovation. Acting Vice-Chancellor of the OU,…
Voices of support for The Open University and its ‘untapped gold’
Prominent figures across politics, entertainment, science and journalism have all voiced their support for The Open University as it petitions for additional support from the UK…
