In this week’s episode of the In Office Hours podcast, host Elijah sits down with Jack Harrington, CEO of BAM to explore the impact of his MBA, and how it helped him step into a CEO role 🚀
Listen to the full podcast here🎙️ https://ow.ly/8pxf50YNtrW
Watch the full video 👉 https://ow.ly/PbNY50YNts0
At the OU, life-changing education is what drives us 💙
That’s why we’re continuing to offer the Care Experienced Scholarship, giving young people who’ve been in care the chance to unlock their potential through fully funded study.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now 👉 https://ow.ly/Tx6Z50YCoBt
In our latest episode of the In Office Hours podcast, Ruby gives us an insight into her career, from studying Environmental Sciences at the OU to becoming a successful business owner and CEO, championing sustainability 🌎🎓
🎧Listen now: https://ow.ly/eXxv50YL1jq
💻Watch now: https://ow.ly/5P2A50YL1jl
Space is not empty and it is changing life on Earth 🌌⚡
From astronauts seeing flashes of light to tech we use every day, space radiation is everywhere.
Dr Ben Dryer breaks it all down in the latest Beyond the Books episode.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/1HbBWyq-k6A?si=BncVOwNJJppu2xiS
We have recently joined a consortium of partners on a five-year applied research collaboration to develop and test practical solutions that improve health and care services for communities across the Thames Valley and beyond 🔬
Learn more about the research collaboration: https://ow.ly/pmxs50YJWze
What if misinformation spreads because it feels right not because it is true 👀😨
Dr Dan Taylor explains why fear fuels fake news and why in the age of AI we need to double-check everything we see and share.
Watch the latest Beyond the Books: https://youtu.be/_7otmig_7Co?si=bNmBPqW6tx3lZ4gG
Thinking about studying with us at #TheOpenUniversity? Now’s your chance ✨
Scholarship applications are officially open! Check if you’re eligible and explore all our available opportunities 👉 https://ow.ly/IlOS50YCnO8
#OUfamily #Scholarship #UniStudent
‘I started my business from nothing.’ 🌱
In the next episode of our In Office Hours podcast, we met with Ruby Raut , CEO of WUKA and OU Environmental Sciences alumni.
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform 🎧 https://ow.ly/63kS50YF5BQ
Watch on YouTube 👉 https://ow.ly/F0Ko50YF5BR
Happy Easter! 🐣 Our offices are closed until Tue 7 Apr. Visit open.ac.uk or your Student Home for support. 🌼
📢 NEW: The One‑Time TMA Ace Pass
Study, work, life… it’s a lot. So we’re “launching” a perk that lets every OU student automatically pass ONE TMA. No marking. No stress. No tears.
Hit Activate Ace Pass on 1 April. 😉💙
April Fools... but the real win is the progress you make every time you study.
What if you didn’t have to choose between working and learning? 💡
In our latest episode of In Office Hours, Andrew Newlands shares why continuing your education while you work can be a game-changer.
Tune in learn more 🎙️ https://ow.ly/V6Jw50YBfN1
Watch the full video 📼 https://ow.ly/agTY50YBfN4
Not sure where to start with sensory support for your neurodivergent child? 💛
Mel Green, Lecturer in Education Studies, shares a range of equipment, toys and items to help neurodivergent children regulate, focus, or relax.
Get your free toolkit: https://ow.ly/c12H50YyMoH
Graduation is a special day 🎓💛 Congratulations to everyone at our London ceremony! This could be you 👀 Kickstart your OU journey: https://ow.ly/P7kB50YAy1F
Every graduate needs a pic with the bear 🧸✨
Go on… can you find yourself? 👀
#OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OUgrads
The main auditorium filling up, and so is the pride 💫
Today we celebrate the hard work, resilience, and achievements of our incredible students - London, you understood the assignment 🎓
#OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OUgrads
The sun is shining at the Barbican and we can't wait to welcome all our amazing London graduates! 🤩
Let us know if you'll be celebrating with us today 🎓👇
#OUfamily #OUGrads #TheOpenUniversity
How can you make your classroom more supportive for neurodivergent children?
Dr Poppy Gibson shares three ways to use timetables to help neurodivergent learners feel more prepared and confident.
Access our free toolkit: https://ow.ly/XG3H50YyASr
Change your future for good 💚🩷. Choose your perfect course at OU. Register now for October 2026, February, and April 2027: https://ow.ly/7w4m50YyuLc #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity
Campus just hits different in the sunshine. An instant upgrade for any OU library study session ☀️
We know most of you are studying from wherever you are in the world but did you know you can come and study at our library in Milton Keynes any time you want?
#OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity
Can you build a music career AND study for an online degree at the same time? 🎵🎤
Robin, a 20-year-old independent singer and Open University student, is
doing exactly that and this is their story.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Zoj2GTCB2R4?si=AzXkDR7avjsA89Df
Open Research Week 2026 is here! 🔬
This is a week‑long, cross‑institutional programme championing the practices, skills and culture that make research more transparent, collaborative and impactful.
Discover this weeks events and register your interest 👉 https://ow.ly/8AWZ50Yqn28
#Research
Our new series Beyond the Books starts today 🎓
Episode one asks: is AI just predictive text on steroids 🤖
Watch now and catch new episodes every Friday 👉 https://youtu.be/I967o8DCpH8
#OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #BeyondTheBooks
Have you ever heard of lichen? 🦠
Dr Judith Taylor, Research Scientist and Lecturer at #TheOpenUniversity gives us an insight into her lichen research, revealing where it can be found and how it can be used essential medicines 💊
#Microbiology #Research #BritishScienceWeek
Dr Simeon Barber is a Research Fellow and part of a team of scientists at the OU who study the history and processing of water on the Moon 🌑
Discover some of the recent developments Simeon and his team have been working on 👇🚀
#BritishScienceWeek #ExplorationScience #Space
Faye Hyslop achieved both her masters and undergraduate degrees with us at #TheOpenUniversity before going on to become Environment Manager for SGN in Scotland and Northern Ireland 🌏🎓
Discover Faye's study journey: https://ow.ly/UahK50YqntL
#EnvironmentalManagement #BritishScienceWeek
Did you know we have a full range of science courses ready for #BritishScienceWeek? 🔬🧪
Brush up your knowledge of science, technology, engineering and maths with our free OpenLearn events, games, animations and more...
👉 https://ow.ly/I6uA50YqmA2
#TheOpenUniversity #Science #STEM
This #BritishScienceWeek, Computing and AI student Aya tells us what it's like to be a woman in STEM at the OU, and how her studies have helped her get on the right career path 💻✨
Learn more about our STEM courses and start your journey with us 👉 stem.open.ac.uk
#WomenInSTEM #TheOpenUniversity
Ever wondered why your child watches the same video over and over, or prefers playing on their own?
Mel Green explains what these behaviours can actually tell us and why understanding the ‘why’ changes everything.
Watch the full video: https://ow.ly/xq2s50Yq5WB
#TheOpenUniversity #neurodiversity
Did you know that when you use WhatsApp, you might be keeping people at a distance without even realising it? 👀📱
Dr Caroline Tagg explores some of the strategies we use to manage our messages.
Which of these do you use most?
#TheOpenUniversity #socialmedia
Our statement on the use of the term 'Ancient Palestine' in teaching materials:
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/u...
