About us

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Our civic mission

At the OU in Wales, we want to make sure that our work makes a difference to people, society and our planet. We call this our civic mission.

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Who we are, what we do

The Open University is the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Wales.

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Careers

How would you like to help someone change their life? Take a look at our career opportunities.

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The Welsh language

The Welsh Language Standards ensure individuals in Wales can access services in Welsh when they get in touch with public bodies and organisations including The Open University.

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Election 2026

Take a look at all our content relating to the election, including our asks of the next Welsh Government and learning resources to help you understand what the election is all about and how you can take part.

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Sustainability at The Open University in Wales

In line with The Open University as a whole, the OU in Wales is committed to achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, through a programme of measures to reduce and mitigate the adverse environmental impact of our work.