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OU Politics academic contributes to journalism course on migration

A new course from Oxford University and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) will help journalists get right to the heart of stories that deal with migration and its effects, and avoid errors in reporting. The free course, on the NCTJ website, was launched with input from Dr Donna Smith, Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor in Politics at The Open University.

17th July 2023
Headshots of contributors to What The Water Gave Us, an anthology about migration by women and non-binary writers

Launch of Arts Council anthology of women writers from migrant backgrounds

OU Creative Writing lecturer Dr Emma Claire Sweeney celebrates launch of anthology by women from migrant backgrounds produced during a year-long Arts Council-funded mentoring programme run by The Ruppin Agency Writers’ Studio, which she directs.

30th June 2023

Recognition as a Refugee in the United Kingdom (Refugee Week 2023)

Join us in a discussion on ‘Recognition as a Refugee in the United Kingdom, hosted by the Open University’s Sanctuary Advisory Network, as part of our Refugee Week 2023 series.

12th June 2023
A teacher’s hand points to musical notes on a colourful interactive whiteboard

OU Music launches scholarships for teachers of underrepresented groups

Open University Music department offers scholarships to teachers who work with traditionally underrepresented groups, to study either of the modules Music, Sound and Technology, or Understanding Music.

12th June 2023

Widening Access to Education for Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees (Refugee Week 2023)

Join us in a discussion on ‘Widening Access to Education for Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees, hosted by The Open University’s Sanctuary Advisory Network, as part of our Refugee Week 2023 series.

3rd June 2023

Education Pathways (Refugee Week 2023)

Join us in a discussion on ‘Education Pathways’, hosted by the Open University’s Sanctuary Advisory Network, as part of our Refugee Week 2023 series.

3rd June 2023
A colourful word map graphic with place names from all over the world and friendly greetings.

Arts and Humanities PhD lecture series comes to a close

More than 300 attendees from all over the world met the next generation of Arts and Humanities researchers, during a five-week festival of free online lectures delivered by PhD students from the school. 

31st May 2023

Economics seminar series: Privatisation and its Discontents

Privatisation policies have been heavily promoted worldwide by governments and international agencies using the claim that markets will do better at allocating resources and improve inefficient and under-invested public sector systems.

30th May 2023

Next Generation: Social Sciences (Series)

The Open University invites you to a new series of free online talks showcasing the ground-breaking research being carried out by PhD students in Psychology and Social Sciences as part of the Next Generation series.

26th May 2023
A young boy plays with a toy pistol on a street in Belfast with people and soldiers in the background

Gripping OU/BBC series ‘Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland’ unveils the hidden stories behind The Troubles

Hard-hitting new OU/BBC series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland explores the human experiences of The Troubles, giving voice to the people who share intimate stories from all sides of the conflict.

25th May 2023

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