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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Education & Development

From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story

...OU student, Dr Julie McElroy, shares her inspiring journey to becoming a non-executive director for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games...[Dr Julie McElroy]My educational journey has never followed a conventional path, but it has been rich, transformative and deeply meaningful. I have cerebral palsy and began my education in additional needs schooling in Glasgow before...
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World Toilet Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Toilet Day

...to share the same water supply. This material forms part of the OU course Environment: journeys through a changing world. Watch this video collection Become an OU student Interested in the environment or international development? Take a look at the online prospectus to discover the many courses and qualifications The Open University has available in these subject areas....
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Reflecting on Race at The Open University
Education & Development

Reflecting on Race at The Open University

...Students’ Views on Studying at the OU Patrice Belton, Vice President of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, OU Student Association, presented the findings of three focus group discussions which she ran with students who are members of the OU Student Association Black Asian and Minority Ethnic group. One of the key messages was ‘You ......
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Postgraduate study: Education, Childhood & Youth
Education & Development

Postgraduate study: Education, Childhood & Youth

...OU's Masters in Education and Masters in Childhood & Youth qualifications. [ Photo of a man studying and writing] Wherever you wish to take your learning next, there is a course here that can help with that next step. Looking Globally: the future of education and Becoming an Ethical Researcher are OpenLearn Courses both embedded in the OU's Masters in Childhood & Youth...
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The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun
Education & Development

The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun

...Students’ views about TeSLA at the OU] Figure 2 Students' views about TeSLA at the OU [Teaching staff views about TeSLA in Europe] Figure 3 Teaching staff views about TeSLA in Europe Participants’ views and recommendations The overall experience with the TeSLA instruments was positive for more than 50% of the students from all partner universities, with more than 70%...
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Take away Science
History & The Arts

Take away Science

...OU student currently studying chemistry and catch up with Professor Peter Taylor to talk about his work in broadcas ting and science. The interviews are recorded by OU staff and the programme is hosted by Dr Mike Bullivant, also from the OU/BBC television series Rough Science. Life sciences: Evolution in snails, the perils of looking after snakes and scientists on...
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Remembering Peter and John
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Peter and John

...students arrived in 1971 and taught there until 2015. Tom Kinneavy, an OU colleague and an ex-miner from Barnsley, recalled how Peter and he would go to the pub after tutorials: Some of our students would often come along for what turned into a pub-based tutorial. It was clear to me even then that Pete was a fine teacher: patient, a good listener, empathetic and...
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The Open University Worldwide
OpenLearn Ireland

The Open University Worldwide

...students from diverse backgrounds, taking full advantage of information and communication technologies, innovative learning media and teaching methods. Students are supported by a tutor and support staff, with well planned, structured courses using the best blend of learning media for the subject, including online methods where appropriate... The Open University Worldwide...
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