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I left school with no A Levels and very poor GCSEs, now, with three OU qualifications under my belt, I'm a new man!

A religiously-focused education in a closed community left David keen to expand his horizons. Now, with three OU qualifications under his belt, he's a new man. He shares his story. 

27th August 2024

“The OU’s flexibility suited me much better than a brick university”

“I particularly liked the virtual laboratory … as not everyone can get to an on-campus laboratory” 

31st July 2024

“The Open University has opened many doors for me and made me believe that anything is possible.”

 “I wanted to work in the NHS – and now I do.” 

31st July 2024

BBC Co-pro: Scam Interceptors

From Mon 10 June, a new ten-part OU/BBC series of Scam Interceptors starts on BBC One daytime and will run daily on weekdays at 10:45am and will be available on BBC iPlayer.

Rav Wilding, Nick Stapleton and the team return for a brand new series hunting down the scammers plaguing our lives.

3rd June 2024

Inclusive Futures: Exploring STEM Careers

 Exploring STEM Careers - 27th - 28th February

Inclusive Futures: Exploring STEM Careers is a dynamic and informative two-day event focused on inclusivity in STEM careers. Whether you are a student of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), or a non-STEM student interested in a STEM sector career, our aim is to give you the inside knowledge on exploring STEM careers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and help you to take your first steps to shaping the future through careers in STEM. Through our comprehensive programme of inspirational talks, Inside Story panel sessions and No Limits inclusivity sessions we’re hoping to break down barriers and empower our diverse OU students from all backgrounds to thrive in the world of STEM. Follow the links below to book your place now:

19th February 2024

Lift-off planned for historic mission to the Moon

Peregrine Mission One, which successfully launched today (8 January 2024), marks a historic journey from Florida to the Moon. The mission is a collaborative effort involving The Open University (OU), ESA, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space.

8th January 2024

Professor Mark Brandon awarded The Polar Medal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Brandon, Professor of Polar Oceanography, has been awarded The Polar Medal by His Majesty King Charles III in recognition of his   outstanding work and contribution to the scientific knowledge of the Polar Regions.

Mark has been at the OU for over 20 years and has been Professor of Polar Oceanography since 2018. 

8th January 2024

Celebrating Innovation: Professor Clara Mancini receives ACI Outstanding Career Impact Award

The 10th Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) conference, held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, USA, became a milestone not only for its anniversary but for the surprising inauguration of the Outstanding Career Impact Award. Among the attendees was The Open University’s Professor Clara Mancini, who received an unexpected honour that stirred a whirlwind of emotions.

5th January 2024

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