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New Clues from Asteroid Ryugu reveal how Earth became a habitable planet. September 26, 2024. Open University scientists Professor Ian Franchi and Dr Richard Greenwood have played a key role in new research that reveals clues about how Earth became a planet capable of supporting…. OU academic discovers potential breakthrough in battle against ...
Euclid space mission reveals first piece of its map of the Universe
3 days ago · The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid mission, supported by UK scientists at The Open University (OU) has unveiled new stunning images of stars and galaxies, forming the first section of its cosmic atlas.. This first chunk of the map, which is a huge mosaic of 208 gigapixels, was revealed today at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, by ESA’s Director General Josef ...
The Open University – an Independent Review - OU News
Oct 1, 2024 · The Open University has today published, in full, an independent report from Dame Nicola Dandridge. The report is the conclusion of a four-month independent review led by Dame Nicola that was commissioned by The Open University’s Council following the Employment Tribunal brought by Professor Jo Phoenix. The University Council has accepted the ...
Student stories - Student case studies at The Open University
The Open University is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning. Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more than 2 million students worldwide. There are over 170,000 current students, including more than 15,000 overseas. Explore our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The Open University celebrates their GOLD rating in the Teaching ...
Sep 28, 2023 · Staff at The Open University are celebrating after hearing the university has been awarded an overall Gold rating in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF recognises high-quality teaching and student outcomes in higher education and 2023 was the first time the OU has submitted to the TEF.
Science, maths, computing and technology Archives - OU News
Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more than 2 million students worldwide. There are over 170,000 current students, including more than 15,000 overseas. Explore our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Read news stories and updates from Open University staff working in science, maths, computing and technology.
OU ranked third in National Student Survey
Jul 15, 2021 · The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2021, commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) have been published, with The Open University (OU) ranking third amongst 174 participating degree-awarding universities. This is a significant improvement from 17 th in 2019, when the university last met the threshold for publication of its results.. The OU maintained its overall satisfaction ...
Radio series Rare Earth returns for another season - OU News
1 day ago · Tune into BBC Radio 4 weekly from today (18 October) to listen to the third season of OU / BBC radio series, Rare Earth, with environmental journalist Tom Heap and physicist Helen Czerski. Rare Earth digs into some of the biggest environmental issues facing our planet today, with fascinating insights from experts.
Around the OU Archives - OU News
Sep 12, 2017 · The Open University is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning. Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more than 2 million students worldwide. There are over 170,000 current students, including more than 15,000 overseas. Explore our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
‘OU study unlocked career opportunities I never imagined were …
Sep 11, 2024 · By Hannah Bensusan September 11, 2024. When Law student Thomas, 38, left the British Army, he had no idea what his future would look like. Now in the final year of his Open University (OU) degree, Thomas has secured a prestigious training contract with world leading law firm, Freshfields LLP, providing a dream start to his career in law.