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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, 13/05/2025 - 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, 12/05/2025 - 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, 19/03/2025 - 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, 05/03/2025 - 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, 20/02/2025 - 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, 18/02/2025 - 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, 12/02/2025 - 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, 29/01/2025 - 11:22

New year, new you! Five free OpenLearn courses to develop your digital skills

Many of us look to make a fresh start in the New Year. Why not kickstart this January by developing your digital skills with OpenLearn?

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 14:23

New OU agreement with HEIW gives healthcare staff ‘first step towards a career in nursing’

The Open University in Wales has unveiled a new partnership to support healthcare staff onto one of its flagship introduction modules.

Fri, 20/12/2024 - 11:05
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