There’s not long to go! Join Giving Day 2025 to help transform lives. You can still double your donation to Care Experienced scholarships, so please donate if you can: Thank you so much to the AMAZING #OUfamily.

The #OUfamily is AMAZING! A fantastic £100,000 has been raised for Giving Day 2025 so far – thank you. Please visit and join your fellow #OUfamily to give the gift of education. You can change somebody’s life.

Giving Day is LIVE! For 36 hours, we’re aiming to raise as much money as possible to provide more scholarships for future students. There are so many fun ways to make your support go further to help change lives!. #OUfamily

We're delighted to say hello and welcome to Professor David Phoenix, who joins us today as the new Vice-Chancellor of The Open University.

We're proud to be part of a new collaborative led by 10 of the UK’s leading research focussed universities – ResearchPlus is committed to making a significant and distinctive contribution to UK research and innovation. Find out more:

SAVE THE DATE! From 9am on 2 July until 9pm on 3 July the #OUFamily will come together for Giving Day 2025. Across 36 hours, together we can fund life-changing scholarships and keep education open to all.

RT @SoapboxSciMK: Cant' wait for our 10th Soapbox Science event tomorrow @centremk Hear Nisha Gor @OpenUniversity telling us about ancient….

What is bipolar disorder?. Three people with bipolar told their stories to the OU's Dr Vince Mitchell. Watch the full animation 👉 Created for the OU/BBC co-production ‘Heston: My Life with Bipolar’. #bipolardisorder #hestonblumenthal #bbc2

Around 1 in 50 people in the UK are diagnosed with bipolar- that's more than dementia. Dr Vince Mitchell, OU consultant to ‘Heston: My Life with Bipolar’ explains why we should talk about bipolar. Find out more: #bipolardisorder #hestonblumenthal #bbc2

RT @IoCoding: Mada wanted to switch careers but needed to level up his skills. That’s where Click Start came in. Get the digital skills you….

Congratulations to Diane Swift, OU Associate Lecturer, awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for services to education. Diane was 'touched, humbled and somewhat overwhelmed' to find out she'd received the honour. Read more: #OBE #education

Studying and caring? “You’re not alone” is the message from Mel, an OU lecturer, doctoral student, mother of two boys, and herself a carer for her disabled son. Watch the full video 👉 #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2025 #ThisCountsAsCare

RT @OUScotland: We are deeply saddened by the death of Prof Sir Geoff Palmer, OU in Scotland honorary graduate, and distinguished advocate….

RT @JohnMDArcy: Maidin Maith, good morning from the wonderful setting for our @OUIreland @OpenUniversity Degree Ceremony in Dublin today. L….

RT @OpenUniResearch: Join us @OpenUniversity for an inaugural lecture by Professor Joan Simons on her research into improving the managemen….

Great to welcome you to our Walton Hall campus, @Jacqui_Smith1, to discuss the multiple pathways of opportunity the OU supports across the country. Big thanks to the inspirational students and graduates who joined us and shared their study journeys and ambitions.

Over 80% of jobs advertised in the UK now require digital skills. Gain in-demand skills in AI, coding, or cyber security – and unlock new opportunities for free! Find out more:

Providing access to education is our mission. That's why we're continuing to offer our Care Experienced Scholarship 💙 . Offering a pathway to higher education and a brighter future, regardless of past experiences. Learn more and apply now:

How can you support loved ones with Dementia?.Created by Dr Erica Borgstrom as part of her work with BBC Morning Live, our free flipbook shows you easy ways to use reminiscence therapy. View on OU Connect: .#DementiaAwareness #DementiaActionWeek #DAW2025