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I left school with no A Levels and very poor GCSEs, now, with three OU qualifications under my belt, I’m a new man!

A religiously-focused education in a closed community left David keen to expand his horizons. Now, with three OU qualifications under his belt, he's...

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“The OU’s flexibility suited me much better than a brick university”

“I particularly liked the virtual laboratory … as not everyone can get to an on-campus laboratory”  Natalie was a star student at...

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“The Open University has opened many doors for me and made me believe that anything is possible.”

“I wanted to work in the NHS – and now I do.”  Amy was inspired by her own ill health to begin a BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences but...

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STEM Freshers: Why should students engage with tutorials?

STEM Freshers: Why should students engage with tutorials? Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:00 - 20:00 BST Join us for this event dedicate to online...

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Supporting students with dyslexia: an academic’s perspective

10% of the population are dyslexic. My name is Dr Anne Jay, and I am dyslexic. Dyslexia brings challenges that have a...

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Celebrations for three Open University Astronomy & Planetary Science students

Each year the OU awards a prize to the top performing student(s) in level 2 Astronomy (S284) and level 2 Planetary Science...

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Paul Lidgett Memorial Prize winner announced

We are delighted to announce that Oliver Murray has been awarded the Paul Lidgett Memorial Prize for an outstanding performance and innovative...