Unsure of what to do after finishing school, Solomon Jones bounced around a few careers before finding his place and signing up for the The Open University Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship 👨‍⚕️ Read Solomon's story: ow.ly/SJyI50SPZ1f

Congratulations to OU social work student, Scott Richardson, who's been shortlisted for 'Social Work Student of the Year' in the Community Care 'Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024 🏆🎉 The Awards celebrate "the inspirational achievements of an often-overlooked profession".

Discover the 5 pillars of #ageing well, and how each will help you, along with more helpful articles and resources. 👀 And watch this space, as the wonderful The Open University academics behind this content have a new collection coming to OpenLearn soon! ow.ly/tT8K50T2Raw

Thinking of studying with the OU, or know someone who is? Our on-demand Open Day is the perfect way to discover what the OU has to offer and where study could take you. openuniversity.swoogo.com/virtual-open-d…

What key factors shape decision-making in healthcare? 🚑🌡️ Created by Dr. Linda Walker + Prof. Felicity Astin, our latest interactive offers insight into the complexities of healthcare decisions. Dive in! ⬇️ ow.ly/5h7n50T3bvc #BBC #BBCWales #savinglives

Join us for our first #GlobalDevelopment Annual Lecture with Olivia U. Rutazibwa: "Abolition and International Aid and Development: Retreat, Repair & Dignity." Attend in-person at the OU's Milton Keynes campus or watch online. Full details and registration: research.open.ac.uk/events/aboliti…

Lewis gets to deliver the good news John's wife has been waiting for 🙌 If you missed this remarkable emergency surgery, you can watch the episode now on BBC iPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… BBC Two BBC Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @cv_uhb @bip_caf #SavingLives #SavingLivesInCardiff #BBCTwo #iPlayer

This collection of free resources will help you take your #MidlifeMOT learning further, building on the areas of #wealth, #wellbeing and #work to help you create a happy and secure future 💰❤️📈😊 Check it out today 👇 open.edu/openlearn/midl…

Inspiring research by The Open University Prof Bart Rienties which aims to bridge the gap between medical assumptions and the lived experiences of transplant recipients who engage in physical activities, based on some of Bart's own experiences: research.open.ac.uk/news/challengi… #OUResearch

A heart-warming moment as Jasmine reunites with her sisters for the first time since being born 🥰 #SavingLives

How many #Frenchlanguage courses do you think we have on OpenLearn? 🤔 Un? Deux? Trois? It's actually 'dix'... that's 10! And we've put them all on this handy page, so from beginner's to some more advanced conversational #French, it's all here! ow.ly/1PJt50PFjFL

Congratulations to OU graduate Gregg Stevenson for scooping Paralympic gold in the mixed double sculls! 🏅 Gregg was awarded an OU Disabled Veterans Scholarship and graduated in 2022 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching. “Not only has studying with The OU given me a

The Praxis October Project Call is now open for applications to WELS staff. Please find all the details about this call, along with the application form and details of the Pre-Funding Application Workshop on the Praxis Intranet site: openuniv.sharepoint.com/sites/intranet… OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies

Congratulations to The Open University honorary graduate Dame Sarah Storey on her amazing 18th Paralympic gold medal 🏅

Widening access to nursing careers is vital for the future of the NHS. The Open University is partnering with @nhftnhs to offer flexible apprenticeship programmes which have delivered big impacts for the Trust and the people of Northamptonshire. ow.ly/ANqW50TaRLA

Eileanoir enrolled herself in The OU at 15 because she didn't feel challenged enough at school... 👇 ow.ly/TmrX50Tffy6

This week's episode of #SavingLivesInCardiff saw two incredible surgeons team up to rebuild a 19-year-old’s face after removing a tumour. Plus, consultant Aarti Sharma fought to give a mother with incurable cancer more time with her four children. 📺 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Do you love quizzing, or shouting answers at the TV from your sofa? Why not give University Challenge a go! If you would like to join the 2025 line-up for #TeamOpen, register your interest now using this form: 🔗oustudents.co/4ebVat3

Interested in becoming a nurse? The OU are running a series of information sessions where you can find out more about our nursing degree and how to prepare. 📅 Next session is 11 Sept, 2.30pm Find out more info on the flyer and here👉 ow.ly/iiJY50RBsFl OU Health, Wellbeing & Social Care OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies