Travel Advice and Information

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Travel Advice provide information and advice for staff and visitors. We provide information and advice on travelling to University premises by different types of transport and University initiatives for example, greener travel. 

The Open University promotes principles of sustainability, environmental and social justice in their broadest sense. We define sustainability as meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The UN Sustainable Development Goals express sustainability in the context of social, environmental, economic, global and future wellbeing.

We acknowledge the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations, including the goods and services we procure, our travel, our estate and our finance policies. We are committed to achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, through a programme of investment and measures to reduce and mitigate the adverse environmental impact of our activities.

To find out more about sustainability please look to our Sustainability at the OU page Sustainability at The Open University

For staff: These pages are for local travel information, if you are travelling internationally please go to International Travel (sharepoint.com)

 

Travel Plan

Please note the Travel Plan is currently being reviewed under the Sustainability Groups and Estates.

Our policy is contained in the University Travel Plan which is central to the role of an institution in reducing traffic congestion, accidents and the environmental impacts of the transport activities of their staff, customers and visitors.

Travel Advice News

Free family event at Bradwell Windmill – Great Big Green Week

Looking for something fun to do this summer? This free community day at Bradwell Windmill is packed with activities for all ages – from face painting and theatre to bike checks, games, and a social cycle ride. It’s all part of Great Big Green Week, celebrating greener ways to get around and connect as a community.

There’s plenty to enjoy, plus a chance to meet the MKCC Transport Team and share your ideas on improving local travel. 🚴‍♀️🌱

 Date: Sunday 14 June 2026

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

9th June 2026

Electric Vehicle Charging Workplace Scheme – Update

We’re currently changing our Electric Vehicle Charging Workplace Scheme provider. As a result, new users won’t be able to join the scheme until the end of June 2026.

27th May 2026