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Are you confident using your smartphone?

Today, there are more mobile phones in the world than people. Yet for many, technology still feels confusing or intimidating.

Fri, 01/05/2026 - 13:55

Ben Lewis named as Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

The Learned Society of Wales has named Ben Lewis, Principal and Nation Director of the Open University in Wales, amongst its new Fellows.

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 11:22

Six things you may not know about carers in Wales

Here's six things you may not have known about carers in Wales:

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:46

Welsh creators explore what Wales means to them in new exhibition

What does Wales mean to you? Is it its rich landscape, its traditions, or its industrial heritage? Or is it more about modern Wales – whether that’s the crunch of an electric guitar, marching at a Pride event, or celebrating our contemporary arts scene?

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 15:59

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
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