News from The Open University
WEBOpen University launches funding opportunity to support disabled entrepreneurs. September 12, 2024. The Open University’s (OU) brand new Open Business Creators Fund for Disabled Entrepreneurs is now open. £25,000 in total funding is being offered from the OU to help disabled individuals…. ‘OU study unlocked career opportunities I never ...
The Open University – an Independent Review - OU News
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Open University has today published, in full, an independent report from Dame Nicola Dandridge. The report is the conclusion of a four-month independent review led by Dame Nicola that was commissioned by The Open University’s Council following the Employment Tribunal brought by Professor Jo Phoenix. The University Council has accepted the ...
The Open University supports launch of University of Dyslexic …
WEB3 days ago · The Open University (OU) has collaborated with the charity ‘Made By Dyslexia’ to support the launch of DyslexicU, a free online university that aims to promote ‘a new school of thought’ by teaching the principles of dyslexic thinking.. DyslexicU is hosted on the OU’s Open Learn Create platform and offers a range of free courses designed to help individuals understand how dyslexic ...
Future of education is identified in the OU’s Innovating Pedagogy ...
WEBJul 7, 2022 · ‘Dual learning scenarios’ and ‘influencer-led education’ feature among the top 10 approaches to learning and teaching in this year’s landmark edition of the Innovating Pedagogy report from The Open University. Every year academic researchers at the OU’s Institute of Educational Technology explore new advancements in pedagogy and how they can be effective in different learning ...
National Student Survey results 2022 – Full update - OU News
WEBJul 6, 2022 · The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022, commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) have been published, with The Open University (OU) ranking sixth amongst 175 participating degree-awarding providers. The OU achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 86% across the UK, which remains well above the sector average of …
The Open University celebrates their GOLD rating in the Teaching ...
WEBSep 28, 2023 · Staff at The Open University are celebrating after hearing the university has been awarded an overall Gold rating in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF recognises high-quality teaching and student outcomes in higher education and 2023 was the first time the OU has submitted to the TEF.
OU’s free learning site turns 15 and reaches 100m visitors
WEBJan 12, 2022 · The Open University’s (OU) free learning site, OpenLearn, is celebrating a milestone after clocking up 100 million visitors in the 15 years since it was launched. Established as a trailblazing open educational resource, OpenLearn has successfully broken down barriers to education, with over a thousand courses and 15,000 hours of educational interactives, videos and articles.
OpenLearn teams up with Barclays Eagle Labs to support …
WEBBy Leah Snelus October 2, 2024. The Open University (OU) is collaborating with Barclays Eagle Labs to promote the Eagle Labs Academy that will equip budding and established entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to grow their business. This collaboration brings together the OU’s world-renowned educational resources with the innovation and ...
Highlights from week one of COP26, as told by the Open …
WEBNov 8, 2021 · COP26 has been bringing together parties from across the world to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The event started on Sunday and runs through to 12 November, described as the ‘last hope’ for humanity to avoid climate change devastation. More than 80 universitiesRead More
A statement from The Open University - OU News
WEBNov 22, 2022 · A statement from The Open University. By Chris Leaman November 22, 2022. The Open University plays a unique role in higher education. Our model of supported open learning has created opportunities for millions of people to learn new knowledge and skills, overcome disadvantage and achieve success in …