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Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Louise Casella and Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones and Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton honoured by The Open University in Wales

The Gavin and Stacey co-creator has been made an honorary graduate of The Open University in Wales. One of UK’s most senior female firefighters has also been made honorary graduate at the ceremony in her native Newport. 

3rd November 2022

Blog: Blaenau Gwent's heritage and the OU

Julia David discusses her work on the BG REACH project, what it means for the community of Blaenau Gwent, and the next steps for the OU.

14th October 2022
OU in Wales director Louise Casella accepts the Womenspire award

OU in Wales wins Womenspire 2022 employer award

On Thursday 29 September, The Open University in Wales was announced as the winner of the FairPlay employer award at Womenspire 2022

3rd October 2022
A school child is supported to look at asteroid data on a laptop

The Welsh school children helping NASA save the planet from asteroid strikes

Welsh school children are getting in on the act, observing an asteroid in support of an exciting NASA mission, with the help of an Open University PhD student.

30th September 2022
Her Majesty The Queen

Her Majesty The Queen, 1926-2022

The Open University is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and joins people across the world in expressing our condolences to the Royal family.

8th September 2022
Nadiah

Graduate Nadiah grows her skills with Welsh charity

Here we meet Nadiah who took part in the GROW - Graduate Opportunities Work Experience programme. 

24th August 2022

Family tree was inspiration for history graduate Hayley

Hayley has always been passionate about studying history. She achieved good grades at school, but the thought of attending university was daunting.

12th July 2022
Image of Billie

Here we meet Billie, who took part in the OU in Wales' GROW programme

GROW – Graduate Opportunities Work Experience – offers support to OU in Wales graduates who have graduated since 2019 and are unemployed or underemployed.

28th February 2022

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Eighty-seven-year-old Tony is among hundreds of graduates at degree ceremony

Over 600 students arrived at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Newport, as part of The Open University’s Wales graduation. 

17th October 2024
OU colleagues with the deputy director of WCVA

OU in Wales works to support the third sector

This year The Open University in Wales is the lead sponsor for the Welsh charity awards. This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate the work and successes of charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers in Wales.

3rd October 2024
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