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Who is Justin Trudeau - and how did he become Canada's new Prime Minister?
Society, Politics & Law

Who is Justin Trudeau - and how did he become Canada's new Prime Minister?

...become the new government. How did the son of a former PM overturn nine years of Conservative rule?...After a hard-fought election, Canada’s Liberal party has won a decisive parliamentary majority, and Canada will soon have an unfamiliar prime minister with a familiar last name. But 43-year-old Justin Trudeau’s rise to the top of Canadian politics was far from...
‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds
Education & Development

‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds

...students studying in higher education are well documented. In our university context this good pass awarding gap significantly appears in the final level of study. Why is this and what can we do about it?...Our scholarship project focused on the experience of South Asian female students in their final year(s) of university study. We were particularly interested in the...
Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey

...students at the OU. [Cindy and Ida, OU design students, in the studio.]Figure 2 Cindy and Ida in the studio A designer’s attitude OU design students possess a distinct curiosity – a thirst for knowledge, growth and change. This could manifest as a desire for new skills, personal development, career advancement, or reigniting a passion for learning. ......
Remembering Gary Slapper
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Gary Slapper

...students fast becoming a leading text on the subject and one of the books found on every law student’s bookshelf. He was always delighted to meet and spend time with students and Associate Lecturers often going the extra mile with advice and encouragement. Under Gary’s leadership the OU Law School grew from a team of one to become a great success ......
Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...OU student, don't forget to look at the resources, study support and help available from the Open University Library Services. Writing and essays If you're already an OU student, the Study Support resources on StudentHome contains pointers to lots of helpful information about referencing, assignments and exams. Maths and data Digital and online skills If you're already an...
The awarding gap at The Open University
Education & Development

The awarding gap at The Open University

...student wearing a graduation robe] The OU is the world’s leading provider of online and distance education with over 200,000 students and 4,000 members of staff, and is organised by the Four Nations: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The OU mission statement is to be ‘Open to people, places, methods and ideas’ . The OU has an open access policy,...
Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...become a reality. The OU’s Open Futures Fund comprises several scholarships and bursaries which are all designed to break down the barriers to education and provide more individuals across society the opportunities to unlock their potential. So far, 160 disabled veterans and 50 carers have received scholarships to study with the OU Over 3,000 students have received...
The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?
Society, Politics & Law

The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?

...OU is a longstanding exemplar of how to serve nontraditional students who many don’t see as college material. From its revolutionary founding onward, it has shown how to combine scale with personalization, relying on technology, at a cost lower than that of conventional universities, while maintaining academic quality. Dubbed “the University of the Air” when it was...