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OU graduate wins Inspire! Adult Learning award

It’s turning out to be a memorable year for Tony Morton – not only has he graduated with a degree in history at the age of 87 but he has also won an Inspire! Adult Learning Award for his efforts!

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:10

New paper shows the value of arts and humanities degrees to Wales

Changing the Narrative: valuing Arts and Humanities Degrees, published by The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) for The Open University (OU), highlights the importance of transferable skills which A&H graduates can bring to a workplace – including creative thinking, analytical thinking, and technological literacy.  

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 09:37

New lottery funding for Open University Welsh heritage project

The Open University in Wales has secured funding to develop a groundbreaking heritage project.

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 13:12

Welsh students rank OU in Wales the top university for student satisfaction

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

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 15:01

Almost half of Welsh businesses report skills shortage and lack confidence in AI and green tech

Almost half (47%) of Welsh businesses reporting a struggle with skills shortage, far less than 62% of those in the rest of the UK

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 10:37

HEIW to fund new student nursing places at The Open University in Wales

The Open University in Wales has been appointed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) to train new student nurses.

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 10:32

‘I have already become more confident’ – Training programme helps develop Wales’ volunteers

A training programme established to support third-sector volunteers is now entering its second year.

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:07

New learning website launched for workers in Wales

A new website has been launched by The Open University in Wales and Wales TUC to support more people into lifelong learning. 

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:19

New research launched into services for bereaved families

The OU has launched a new study into the Medical Examiners Service and its impact on bereaved families.

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 14:12

Six reasons why you should think about a degree apprenticeship

It’s national apprenticeship week 2024! Apprenticeships are a great way to learn new things, start a new career, and help companies develop their staff. This article has some reasons why you should think about studying for one – or set one up in your organisation.

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:43
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