500 ‘diagnostic’ assessments!? Time to reflect
Let me start with a story. Many years ago, I had a student who was struggling to get specialist support to meet his learning needs. He…
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Historian who challenged the view of Black British history is honoured
A pioneering Black historian whose research has transformed the nation’s understanding of our Black British history has been awarded an honorary degree from The Open University…
What are the EU’s new migration rules, and why did they take so long to pass?
Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies in the School of Social Sciences & Global Studies at The Open University, writes for The Conversation about…
19th century court case with all the hallmarks in today’s Post Office scandal
In a week when Mr Bates gave evidence at the ongoing inquiry into the post office scandal, here Rosalind Crone, Professor of History at The Open…
Open University and BBC co-production nominated for a TV BAFTA award
The Open University/BBC award-winning documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland” has been nominated for another accolade, this time a prestigious TV BAFTA. Twenty-five years…
Han Suyin – the novelist whose 1950s best seller was overtaken by history
Mention ‘Love is a Many-Splendored Thing’ and you might be mistaken for talking about a song from a forgettable 1950s film, but a bestselling novel preceded…
Popular music academic celebrates major anniversary of Dolly Parton song
It’s 50 years since the first recording was made of Dolly Parton’s major hit I will always love you – the hit later taken to chart-topping…
Open secrets of a rigged Russian election: academic expert opinion
This Friday Russia goes to the polls in a general election predicted to reinstate Vladimir Putin as leader, again. Behind the scenes will be a tried-and-tested…
Budget 2024: experts explain what it means for taxpayers, businesses, borrowers and the NHS
The spring budget of 2024 was widely seen as a chance for UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt to inject some economic optimism into British politics ahead of…
Body in the freezer – The Real CSI is back!
A new episode of Forensics: The Real CSI – an Open University/BBC co-production macabrely called Body in the freezer – begins this week. Find out on…
