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Showcase of local histories comes to Milford Haven

What makes a place home? Is it the soil under your fingernails, the nicknames shouted across a pub, or the echo of a Norman castle?

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 16:27

New Academy Launches to Empower Wales’ Next Generation of Changemakers

The Open University in Wales is partnering with Bridgend College, the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner, and Unloc, to launch Newid - the Future Generations Changemaker Academy.

Wed, 11/02/2026 - 16:05

A new route for a career in tech - revamped digital degree is unveiled during Wales Apprenticeship Week

The Open University has announced a new fully funded Digital Degree Apprenticeship for Wales.

Wed, 11/02/2026 - 10:25

Helping our students to kickstart their careers

Here’s an update on some of the work our employability advisers have been doing recently to get our students ready for work.

Wed, 10/12/2025 - 10:23

Almost 600 students graduate at OU's Wales ceremony

A retired solider with a passion for history, and parent of four who’s about to start a Masters in HR are just two of the graduates we met today.

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:35

Stay vigilant against student finance scams as the academic year begins

The new academic year is about to start. If you are being funded through Student Finance Wales, we want to warn our students to stay cautious of scams. 

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 13:55

The Open University in Wales launches manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election

The University calls on the next Welsh Government to safeguard flexible study, support students across Wales, and ensure lifelong learning is accessible to all.

Tue, 02/09/2025 - 13:59

‘Think about a flexible degree’ says OU in Wales on A level results day

The Open University in Wales is encouraging young people to consider studying a flexible degree if they feel a traditional campus university is not for them.

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 13:56

Mind the Gap: Employers and Gen Z Out of Sync on Skills

Welsh employers still face critical skills shortages – but new report from The Open University reveals young people are ready to learn and want to contribute.

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 13:35

Dr-Sabrina Cohen Hatton delivers annual Raymond Williams lecture

This year’s Raymond Williams lecture was delivered by Open University graduate and honorary graduate Dr Sabrina-Cohen Hatton.

Thu, 12/06/2025 - 11:31
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