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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

Future Ready autumn programme – free career confidence training

Dates: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 12:00 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 13:00
Location: Online
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8 Weeks. 8 Skills. Your future.

Online lunchtime workshops – just one hour a week.

Week 1 starts on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and the sessions will run for 7 more weeks from 12 – 1pm every Wednesday until the final session on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

OpenLearn Champions - training for trade union members

Dates: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 12:00 to 13:30
Location: Online
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Have you considered becoming an OpenLearn Champion?

OpenLearn Champions is an Open University (OU) in Wales advocacy programme where we provide staff and volunteers free sector specific training so that you can support the people you work with in accessing informal and formal learning opportunities through the OU.

Open Evening for Sixth Form

Dates: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 18:00 to 19:00
Location: Online
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Supporting a young person in sixth form as they consider their next steps?

Join our online open evening and discover how The Open University in Wales offers award-winning online learning with tutor support that’s a more flexible alternative to traditional university routes.

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

Graduation 2026

Dates: Friday, September 25, 2026
Location: International Convention Centre, Wales
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Please note: Our Wales ceremonies are full, and the waiting list is now closed.

Getting to the ICC

The venue is just off of junction 24 of the M4. Whether you're travelling by train or driving, please see the information on the ICC website, including the details for their parking facilities on-site.