A group of people parading through a large hall, carrying a long, handcrafted red dragon puppet.

A group of people parading through a large hall, carrying a long, handcrafted red dragon puppet.

Two people sitting at a wooden table, focused on coloring in dragon-themed drawings with markers.

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What a weekend! The #WalesReach launch at #WMC was a huge success!

From a giant papier-mâché dragon to immersive soundscapes and hand-printed art, we celebrated Welsh heritage in style. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Next stop: St Fagans in Oct 2026!
#firstchoiceha #OpenUniversity #AmgueddfaCymru #HeritageFundUK

Looking forward to tomorrow’s #OpenUniversity #PraxisOpenSeminar2026: From Anxiety to Agency – Unlocking AI’s Creative Potential in HE. As AI sparks worry and debate, how do we move beyond fear? @MarkCarrigan will explore how AI can catalyse creativity and deeper thinking. @CarolAzumah

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What a fantastic day it's been today at Croke Park. It was such a pleasure to put together this application. So very well deserved. Delighted that Dónal now joins our OU family ❤️

#oufamily #openuniversity #rorygallagher

This project is about reclaiming the university as a space for critical inquiry, democratic participation, and social justice,” said Professor Hultgren. “Universities are not just sites of knowledge production, they are, or should be, pillars of democratic societies. When they silence voices or selectively apply principles of equity and inclusion, they undermine their own legitimacy.

Sharing because I am humbled, honoured, proud, and galvanised - via 100% derived status - to work alongside the incredible Professor Kristina Hultgren at the #OpenUniversity on upholding #AcademicFreedom in #HigherEducation, which is being increasingly threatened.
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'The best thing is for Ukraine and Belarus to be members of the European Union' (Volodymyr Zelensky). 'A dream you dream together is a reality' #OpenUniversity #Disrupt5 #UniShatsk #Poland #Ukraine #Belarus

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Journalist Harriet Williamson pretty much nails it on #AcademicFreedom at #OpenUniversity

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ISRAEL DELETES PALESTINE WHY HISTORIES OF PALESTINE ARE SO CRUCIAL

On erasing Palestine open.substack.com/pub/ghadakar... #britishmuseum #openuniversity #israel #zionism

Open University U-Turns on ‘Ancient Palestine’ Ban In December, the Open University told UK Lawyers for Israel it would stop using the term ‘ancient Palestine’ in teaching materials. Following a public outcry, the university now says the term isn't ac...

This blog post doesn't mention or explain correspondence between the political lobby & the #OpenUniversity - obtained via an FOI - which shows the OU did in fact agree to the lobby's demands.

This correspondence is published by @novaramedia.com

novaramedia.com/2026/03/03/o...

#AcademicFreedom

Great link ☝️!

#AncientPalestine #OpenUniversity #Censorship #UKpoli #EUpoli #USpoli #Cdnpoli

via this @owenjones.bsky.social article
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Academics slam Open University over ’Ancient Palestine’ removal The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies demands OU reverse its decision, linking the incident to a wider pattern of censorship of pro-Palestine voices

"The complaint by #UK Lawyers for #Israel comes in the context of a widespread clampdown on freedom of expression and academic freedom with regard to #Palestine"
#EUpoli #UKpoli #Cdnpoli #OpenUniversity #Academia
#Censorship #History #AncientPalestine #ReadAndShare
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"despite affirming the term’s historical accuracy, the OU agreed to “not use the term ‘ancient Palestine’ in any future course materials”, and to “explain and contextualise its use in existing materials for current learners”."

#OpenUniversity
#AcademicFreedom

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#Wales #Cymru #welshgovernment #VisitWales #Transportforwales #businesswales #CreativeWales #NHSWales #education #OpenUniversity #support #advice #Autism #AutismWales #AutismNews

Sign the Petition End The Open University's support of BAE manufacturers

consider signing this #petition set up by one of my #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 activist student pals who are holding the #OpenUniversity to account for their active complicity in the #genocides their ..

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#press #OUcomplicity #IndependentMedia

The Open Letter to #OpenUniversity Vice-Chancellor has reached 404 signatures since 12/02/26.

It's been signed by Profs Judith Butler, Ilan Pappé, Avi Shlaim, @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social, Nur Masalha, Rashid Khalidi, et al.

Pls read, share, sign🙏

#AcademicFreedom
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It's time to call for fresh ideas because "unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so" (Noam Chomsky). Without imagination, we can go nowhere. Initium, Invent & Craft. #OpenUniversity #Disrupt5 #UniShatsk

OPEN vhb OPEN vhb-Kurse sind nicht-curriculare, offene Lehrangebote der bayerischen Hochschulen, die für alle Interessierten kostenfrei nutzbar sind. ECTS-Punkte können nicht erworben werden. Wir wünschen Ihne...

Für die persönl. #Weiterbildung: OPENvhp - Sammlung offener #Online-Kurse der bayer. Hochschulen - für alle kostenfrei nutzbar!
#OpenUniversity #E-Learning

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Israel is trying to rewrite history – and British institutions risk helping them do it Israel is trying to rewrite ancient history. In Palestine, Israel has systematically destroyed ancient heritage and made colonial land grabs of archaeological sites like the ancient Palestinian tow…

Part of the Zionist mission - please consider sharing and signing this #OpenLetter to the #OpenUniversity:

docs.google.com/document/u/3...

www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260215-isr...

In some places on the planet, even cows are sacred. The power of collaboration and shared vision to turn ideas into tangible reality. “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality” (Yoko Ono, Grapefruit, 1964) #OpenUniversity #Disrupt5 #UniShatsk

UniShatsk will be the world’s first truly open university, completely free of charge, with no admission requirements, and beyond e-learning. Empowering minds, shaping futures, without borders. A dream you dream together is reality. #PL-UA-BY #OpenUniversity #Disrupt5 #UniShatsk

An open university is not the same as a distance learning university. The term implies inclusivity, free access, and no admission requirements. Yet most open universities, including in Europe, still impose fees or entry criteria. #OpenUniversity #Disrupt5 #UniShatsk #HigherEd

A woman with long locs and glasses sits at a desk, resting her chin on her hand and smiling slightly at the camera. Behind her, a large computer monitor displays a webpage titled “Supporting neurodivergent children,” alongside an image of children holding hands outdoors. On the desk are notebooks, papers, and stacked books, suggesting a home office or workspace.

Today was the launch of the @theopenuniversity's "Supporting Neurodivergent Children" hub for which I contributed to toolkit giving parents tools and rights advice. Check it out at www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo....

#neurodiversity #parentcarer #openuniversity #studentcarers #neurodiversechildren

#France #Germany #Ukraine #Poland #Canada #Australia #Japan #Spain #SouthAfrica #SouthKorea #America #UN #Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #Ireland #England #Cornwall #UK #Autism #education #OpenUniversity #support #college #University #NHS #Socialcare

To honour Jennie Lee’s legacy, Milton Keynes City Council has appointed sculptor Andy Edwards to create a new statue celebrating the visionary behind the 1966 White Paper that founded The Open University. Unveiling in 2026. 🔗 https://ow.ly/9Hip50Y7u3j #OUfamily #OpenUniversity

Don't forget - we've made a a starter pack of #OpenUniversity people and accounts (plus a few other #HigherEd accounts). We're always adding more people and feeds to it as we find them (or they find us 😉). Go on, get connected!
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Great fun giving an AI seminar to our #OpenUniversity degree apprentices. Students bright, friendly and engaged... a genuine pleasure.

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Just a couple of weeks now until I start my MA journey with #OpenUniversity (Anyone else about to start H880?) Looking forward to getting stuck into my first module on #TEL / #EdTech 💻📚

Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock Irina Rets, The Open University The government has recently release…

Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution

Via The @Conversation
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#DigitalSocietyPress #OpenUniversity #ConversationUK #teenagers #Hiring #career #job

OpenAI didn’t just betray Elon Musk – betrayed all of us. The company should be banned from using the term "Open," which it hijacked like Europe's Open Universities, which are neither free nor without entry requirements. #OpenAI #ElonMusk #AI #Universities #OpenUniversity #OpenEU