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

Maths development for primary teachers in Wales

Dates
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00
Location
Online via Zoom
Contact
Maths development for primary teachers in Wales

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

Tenants' experience of decarbonising social housing

Dates
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 12:30 to 13:30
Location
Online webinar
Contact
Tenants' experience of decarbonising social housing - a fair and equitable transition? Lessons from Wales

PGCE online open evening

Dates
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 18:00 to 19:00
Location
Online
Contact
Study the part-time or salaried PGCE at The Open University in Wales

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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