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South Wales mums pursue psychology dream with the Open University

While juggling motherhood and their careers, friends Stephanie (40) from Caerphilly and Anna (41) from Cardiff  found support through the Open University to pursue their shared passion for psychology.

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:41

‘It’s so much more than coding.’ How a flexible computing degree has helped develop a council IT team

Colleagues Nikki and Sam had different routes into their IT careers. Both worked for the same department in Powys council, and, five years ago, found out about a new way to get a computing degree while earning a salary.

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 16:05

New report sheds light on tenants’ experience of decarbonisation

A new report published this week explores some of the challenges faced by tenants in social housing in Wales as a result of decarbonisation measures.

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 13:44

‘Nurses are future of our health service’ says Open University in Wales

Ahead of international nurses’ day 2025, we spoke to two graduates of the OU in Wales’ degree programme in nursing.

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 10:00

Universities need to adapt to meet challenges of AI, says OU academic

A new book produced by a group of Open University academics will examine how universities can support students to develop their knowledge and skills ethically and effectively, given the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 15:17

Swansea software company invests in apprentices

Since the time of floppy disks and dot-matrix printers, generations of people have built a career in software development.

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 13:45

OU collaboration with the Talking Shop

On 28 February The Open University (OU) in Wales will be co-hosting at the Talking Shop in Blackwood, and want to hear from young people (16-25). 

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:56

The OU works with the Welsh Rugby Union to promote rugby across Wales

The Open University in Wales is working with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to assess the wider impact of one of its programmes in Welsh schools.

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:20

Flexible learning and great colleagues are a boost to Admiral apprentice

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we talked to one of our degree apprentices who is studying to become a software engineer, while working at one of Wales’ best-known employers.

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 09:22

OU grant scheme helps new entrepreneurs with disabilities in Wales

A new fund from The Open University has given financial support to business creators across the UK.

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 11:22
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