By Leanne Goodall As we enter in to a new year, Open University student Leanne is setting out her goals And so another year has passed and we’re now well and truly into 2016. When thinking of your studies how does the New Year make you feel? It’s a step closer towards...
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Issue 66: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we meet a student defying expectations, Sixth Form pupils going the OU route and support for centre job cuts from politicians. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit...
Issue 65: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we find Israeli academics forced to find work abroad, a very Victorian Christmas and OU networking in Paris. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the...
Issue 64: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we are winding down for the Christmas season but there are still three pieces that you may find of interest. Library Search and a new partnership are on the...
Issue 63: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we hear that English universities are not good at teaching, look at the myths of plane bookings and a good example of distance learning. remember, if there’s a free course...
Free Study Courses: Yes or No?
By Leanne Goodall Not tried the OU free courses? You could be missing out on some excellent free learning Have you heard of MOOCs, Future Learn or the Open University taster courses? If not then you might just be missing out on some quality free learning from the comfort of your own...
Issue 62: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover an accusation that the OU is betraying its core principles, a conference addressing poverty eradication and Hanukkah explained.
Think You’re Cut Out For Open University?
By Leanne Goodall Don’t think you can hack it at the highest educational level? Think again….. So, do you think you’re cut out for Open University? I bet you are. Is it something that you’ve been thinking about for a while now? Not sure if you’re cut out for it? I’m here to...
Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we ask: can your friend be your therapist?, explore the world of Star Wars and more job cuts and subsequent action. So if there’s a free course or bit...
Interdisciplinary vs. Single Subject Modules – My Experience
By Leanne Goodall Are OU students better off sticking to a single subject or combining fields? There’s been a long running debate about this subject. What’s better for students: a module which focuses purely on one subject or one which combines several subjects from similar fields? The first two modules of my...
