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New report highlights barriers facing refugee women in Wales

A major new report from The Open University and the Welsh Refugee Council has revealed the significant challenge many refugee women face when trying to access education and employment in Wales.

Wed, 30/09/2026 - 09:37

Graduates celebrate lifelong ambitions in Newport

Artist and tutor Constantina Alexander accepted her degree in Maths and Physics from The Open University on Friday. She was among 600 OU students who received their qualifications at Newport’s ICC, during the university's Wales graduation ceremony.

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 14:18

Inside Pathways: shaping progression from the ground up in Rhondda Cynon Taf

In this Q&A, we hear from Stacey Pring, Partnerships Manager, and Alice Tetstall, Project Officer, who tell us more about how Pathways is helping people.

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:07

Former OU student learning from Iniesta

From coaching grass roots, to learning from Andrés Iniesta: we catch up with an OU graduate with a remarkable story.

Thu, 03/09/2026 - 13:38

Meet the Open University academics who helped co-produce Buried

In the two-part series, acclaimed Welsh actor Michael Sheen investigates claims about toxic ‘forever chemicals’ which have been concealed underground in different parts of Wales since the 1960s, causing worry for generations of local people.

Mon, 17/08/2026 - 15:31

Young people lead change through new OU project

Young people at Bridgend College have developed new confidence, skills and ideas for social change, through a joint project delivered by The Open University in Wales and its partners.

Thu, 06/08/2026 - 09:19

Cabinet Minister joins OU in Wales for discussion on teaching, communities, and Welsh language

Last night at the National Eisteddfod, the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan MS spoke about their priorities for teacher education.

Tue, 04/08/2026 - 11:35

OU and unions come together to support lifelong learning in Wales

The Open University in Wales and TUC Cymru have formalised a partnership agreement to help more workers and trade union members take part in lifelong learning.

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 11:36

OU is top in Wales for student satisfaction

Students across Wales have ranked The Open University in Wales as the top university in Wales for overall student satisfaction.

Wed, 08/07/2026 - 14:14

Could employers in Wales support NEETs to plug skills shortages?

A new report from The Open University reveals a growing mismatch between employer needs and available talent.

Wed, 17/06/2026 - 09:52
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