First ever Uber-funded graduates celebrate Open University degrees
Eleven students across the UK have become the first to receive Open University (OU) degrees fully-funded by Uber, with the first graduation ceremony taking place…
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OU research reveals shocking level of online violence experienced by women and girls across the UK
Researchers from The Open University have carried out the UK’s largest ever study into societal attitudes and experiences of online violence against women and girls…
1 in 2 school leavers reconsidering university as cost of living soars
The Open University (the OU) has commissioned a new survey of 18–19-year-olds in England which shows that nearly 1 in 2 (49%) have reconsidered going…
7 more FE colleges to offer advanced technical skills with the OU in ‘cold spots’
Seven Further Education colleges in England are set to get a boost to their higher technical skills provision with the aim to support more people…
Employers missing out on hidden talent pool as a large skills gap remains
According to this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University and the British Chambers of Commerce, three-quarters (73%) of UK organisations are currently…
Black and South Asian content creators address external pressures around creative career pathways
The Open University is introducing its brand new YouTube series ‘In the common room with’, hosted by DJ and presenter Henrie Kwushue, which explores the…
Open University programme offers Black students chance for free study
The Open University is offering 50 UK-based Black students on lower incomes the chance to study a degree for free. The Black Students Support Fund…
New report reveals that L&D improves employee wellbeing
The Open University has released a new report in partnership with TrainingZone which explores how learning and development impacts employees’ wellbeing following the rising concerns…
The Open University and John Lewis offer young people who experienced care the opportunity for free study
The Open University has launched a new programme in collaboration with the John Lewis Partnership, to offer young people with experience of being in care…
The Open University’s scholarship fund supporting injured or disabled veterans is open for applications
The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund (DVSF) provides free education at The Open University (OU) for veterans injured or disabled during military service. There are 50…