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‘Chronically underfunded’ – Scotland’s Open University may have to limit student numbers
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Mar 16, 2022
Jo Phoenix, academic likened to racist for her trans views, resigns from Open University
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Dec 4, 2021
‘Heartbroken’ professor accused of transphobic views quits Open University
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Dec 3, 2021
Open University professor ‘shunned’ for ‘transphobic’ views set to take legal action
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Oct 19, 2021
Open University seeks £20m platform to support ‘student journey from enquiry to graduation’
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Sep 16, 2021
Deal secures permanent contracts for 4,000 Open University tutors
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Jul 7, 2021
Landmark agreement guarantees pay rise and job security for over 4,000 Open University staff
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Jul 7, 2021
Open University breaks promise on pay and job security to over 4,000 staff
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Mar 24, 2021
Scotland: ‘Stalinist’ Open University removed trans comment
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Dec 7, 2020
Open University launches free children’s mental health course
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Oct 21, 2020
Outrage at Open University as exam marks given out are based on former students' results
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Jul 26, 2020
Half of all Open University final assignments cancelled even if they were contact-free
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May 9, 2020
V-c sees OU as ‘beacon’ for virtues of comprehensive universities
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Dec 19, 2019
Open University launches first Scots language course
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Dec 5, 2019
Open University ‘at the heart of switch to a green UK economy’
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Nov 26, 2019
How the Open University helped to reshape global higher education
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May 29, 2019
A future Labour government should offer a lifetime education grant to everyone
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May 16, 2019
Open University extends free functional skills offer to level 2
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May 10, 2019
Middlesex’s Tim Blackman appointed Open University v-c
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May 8, 2019
Open University & FutureLearn take £50m investment from SEEK
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May 2, 2019
50 years since the Open University transformed learning
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Apr 28, 2019
Bobby the banged-up bank robber steals the show – Happy Birthday OU review
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Apr 25, 2019
Open University celebrates its 50th anniversary – helping millions to better themselves
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Apr 25, 2019
The Open University celebrates its 50th anniversary
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Apr 23, 2019
Open University marks 50th anniversary
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Apr 23, 2019
Open University: Photos issued to mark 50th anniversary
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Apr 17, 2019
Open University platform scales up citizen science
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Apr 5, 2019
The Open University at 50: still radical, still relevant
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Mar 31, 2019
Open University forced to cancel conference following threats from the transgender lobby
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Mar 20, 2019
50 years of the Open University
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Mar 16, 2019
Open University will help you gain vital skills, so don’t call it a day on learning
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Feb 20, 2019
The Open University teams up with colleges to offer free functional skills courses
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Feb 7, 2019
Open University is braced to lose £30million following cuts to courses and staff
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Dec 15, 2018
Val McDermid and Mark Beaumont to receive honorary degrees
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Oct 26, 2018
It’s time to broaden out the apprenticeship levy
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Sep 25, 2018
More harmonious Open University looks to the future
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Sep 25, 2018
A Level results failed? Your options from UCAS clearing to Open University courses and apprenticeships
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Aug 16, 2018
MoU between unionlean and Open University supports progression for working learners
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Jul 31, 2018
I was a rotten student but smart enough to know the joy the Open University brings | Michael Morpurgo
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May 21, 2018
Minister pledges to do 'everything I can' to save the Open University
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Apr 25, 2018
In the news: 20 April 2017
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Apr 20, 2018
The world of work is changing. We need more adult education, not less
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Apr 19, 2018
The Open University gave millions of Britons a second chance. Now it needs one itself | Will Hutton
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Apr 14, 2018
Vice chancellor of the Open University quits after he accused lectures of getting away with 'not teaching' for decades
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Apr 14, 2018
Peter Horrocks, head of Open University, quits amid anger at his plan for cuts to teaching
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Apr 14, 2018
UCU response to Open University vice-chancellor's resignation
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Apr 13, 2018
Open University vice-chancellor Peter Horrocks resigns
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Apr 13, 2018
Open University vice-chancellor resigns after controversial comments about academics not teaching
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Apr 13, 2018
Open University vice-chancellor resigns after staff revolt
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Apr 13, 2018
Beleaguered head of Open University resigns with 'immediate effect'
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Apr 13, 2018
The Open University is about more than who is in the top job | Letters
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Apr 12, 2018
Leading MPs unite and join Lord Blunkett's call to help save the Open University
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Apr 12, 2018
Save the Open University just like Margaret Thatcher did more than 40 years ago
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Justine Greening
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Apr 11, 2018
We need the Open University more than ever
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Apr 11, 2018
Open University council fails to back vice-chancellor
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Apr 10, 2018
The Open University must be saved
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Apr 10, 2018
PM fuels hopes of an intervention to save the Open University amid a dramatic decline in student numbers
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Apr 9, 2018
The Guardian view on the Open University: issues, not just personalities | Editorial
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Apr 9, 2018
MPs urged to help Open University as ‘ladder of opportunity’ is crippled by tuition fee hike
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Apr 9, 2018
Save the Open University! Top Tories urge ministers to support the institute which has been a ladder of opportunity to millions
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Apr 9, 2018
Plea on fees to help Open University
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Apr 9, 2018
Angry staff call on head of Open University Peter Horrocks to resign
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Apr 6, 2018
Open University staff pass vote of no-confidence in vice-chancellor
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Apr 5, 2018
Staff overwhelmingly back motion calling for Open University vice-chancellor to resign
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Apr 5, 2018
Open University staff call for Peter Horrocks to resign
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Apr 5, 2018
Open University vice-chancellor Peter Horrocks could face vote of no confidence
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Mar 29, 2018
Staff to vote on future of beleaguered Open University chief
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Mar 29, 2018
My father founded the Open University – here’s how to save it | Letters
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Mar 26, 2018
Worries grow about the survival of the Open University | Letters
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Mar 25, 2018
Is there still time to save the Open University from slow strangulation? | Steven Rose
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Mar 23, 2018
Cuts would "destroy Open University as we know it"
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Mar 22, 2018
Open University plans major cuts to number of staff and courses
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Mar 21, 2018
The Open University calls for apprenticeship shake up
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Mar 14, 2018
Studying online: seven ways to stay motivated
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Jan 30, 2018
Our Open University has become a daydream | Letters
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Jan 14, 2018
Policy Eye - Highlights of the week ending 12th January 2018
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Jan 12, 2018
Toby Young is gone. But he was the least of universities’ problems | Letters
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Jan 11, 2018
Horrocks plan is the death knell for the Open University | Letters
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Jan 10, 2018
A visionary to save the Open University – or the man who will run it into the ground?
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Jan 9, 2018
Ireland: Prisoners’ university studies cost the taxpayer €430,000
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Dec 11, 2017
A further blow to the Open University | Letters
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Aug 28, 2017
Widening access to higher education and part-time learning go hand-in-hand
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Aug 14, 2017
Looking to develop career skills? These online OU courses are for you!
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Aug 2, 2017
In the news: 28 July 2017
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Jul 28, 2017
UCU writes to Open University and Jo Johnson in protest at Cuban student ban
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Jul 25, 2017
Open University under investigation after it emerges that Cuban students are banned from institution
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Jul 25, 2017
The £2.2 billion cost of the skills gap
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Jul 3, 2017
Skills shortage costs British businesses £2bn a year, survey finds
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Jul 3, 2017
Policy Tracker – Keeping track of what happened in the world of education in June 2017
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Jun 30, 2017
Open University wants to hear your Lifelong Learning story
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Jun 26, 2017
Student loans are deeply unfair | Letters
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Jun 18, 2017
In the news: 16 June 2017
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Jun 16, 2017
Open University to ditch dowdy image and go digital
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Jun 14, 2017
Open University overhaul risks job cuts
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Jun 13, 2017
Union says Open University must come clean over future plans
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Jun 13, 2017
Open University jobs at risk in £100m 'root and branch' overhaul
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Jun 13, 2017
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