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Why do children “misbehave” and what are they really trying to communicate? 💛 @Poppygibsonuk joins Beyond The Books to explore behaviour as communication and the needs behind it. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/cq2nUftJzow?si…

Campus just hits different in the sunshine. An instant upgrade for any OU library study session ☀️ We know most of you are studying from wherever you are in the world but did you know you can come and study at our library in Milton Keynes any time you want? Sound off in the comments if you have visited our Milton Keynes campus before 💬 #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity

Milton Keynes is home to our main campus and a key part of our history. We’re delighted to see the city longlisted and wish MK every success in the journey to become UK City of Culture 2029 💙

Our new series Beyond the Books starts today 🎓 Episode one asks: is AI just predictive text on steroids 🤖 Watch now and catch new episodes every Friday 👉 youtu.be/I967o8DCpH8 #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #BeyondTheBooks

Our statement on the use of the term 'Ancient Palestine' in teaching materials: open.ac.uk/blogs/news/unc…

@iamnadamaatar_ Hi there thanks for your message, please send us a DM with your queries and we'll get back to you as soon as possible ^Jo

@OpenUniversity I Looked at your Programs online and I would like to discuss further on online learning.

@pepsikohler27 Hi there please ask your father in law to contact us on 0300 303 5303 and we can take a look at this for him. Advisers are available 8am - 5:30pm Mon to Fri ^Jo

@OpenUniversity @BBCNews , my 87year old father in law is currently in his last year of an English degree. He had a health scare and is waiting for the results of a biopsy. He suspended his Feb assignment, and has repeatedly tried to rejoin his course. Help, no one from OU can!

@Mohamed98204606 Congratulations!

am pleased to have completed the eight-week Leadership and Fellowship course offered by the @OpenUniversity.The program strengthened my understanding of effective leadership and provided practical tools for personal and professional growth. Grateful for this valuable opportunity.

Hi there, Studying at university can seem expensive – how does the OU spend your fees, and is it good value for money? You can find out more on this page: about.open.ac.uk/policies-and-r… With regards to the fees, you are correct it does depend on where you live and the government policies in that nation. Perhaps your local MP may be able to best explain their policies. If you send us a private message advising what you are interested in studying, and where you are resident, we can advise you on your next steps. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone, you can call us on 0300 303 5303, Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:30. Our full contact details can be found here - help.open.ac.uk/contact/ Best wishes, Ramsay

Really shocked how expensive @OpenUniversity study has become in England. It would literally be cheaper to pay to up sticks and move to Wales then start studying. Why is it so bad for English students?

Good afternoon, We encourage you to reach out and speak with our advisers about funding options, as there are many that may be suitable for you, should you wish to continue your studies. You can find more funding information here: open.ac.uk/courses/fees-a… You can also call on 0300 303 5303 to speak with us. Our lines are open from 08:00-17:30, Monday to Friday. - Billie

@OpenUniversity Yes, I’m one of your grads. An OU tutor detected my Dyslexia, no one else had,helped get me professionally diagnosed and got me help. Sadly, the rise in fees* prevented me going further, but I really enjoyed my time with you. *OU students have always paid fees even before 1998.

60 years ago today, Jennie Lee set out a bold vision in her University of the Air White Paper that would become The Open University 🎓 From that moment, the idea of a University that welcomes everyone, whatever their background, began to take shape. Since then, millions of life changing journeys have started with the OU and we are just getting started. As we celebrate 60 years of open learning, we remain committed to making education accessible to every community and every stage of life. #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OU60 💙

For 50+ years, The Open University and @BBC have co-produced inspiring content 📺 Explore free learning on OU Connect: connect.open.ac.uk #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OUconnect #BBC

We asked our community to share their desk setups and OMG, they did not disappoint; true desk inspo! Share your study setups with us through joining our Instagram broadcast channel: ow.ly/guGX50YenMU and perhaps we will feature you next time (bonus points if pets are featured 👀) #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity

During National Apprenticeship Week and Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026, we are celebrating learners such as Phoebe at RDT Limited 🤩 Phoebe successfully completed a degree apprenticeship and is now a Senior Software Engineer and mentors new apprentices within RDT. You can hear from Phoebe and programme leaders at a webinar on Thursday 19 February, starting at 11am 📅 🎓 Learn more about our new digital apprenticeship programmes: ow.ly/WwzM50Y7B8a 💻 Sign up for the webinar: ow.ly/gv9y50Y7B34 #NAW2026 #Apprenticeships #AWWales2026

@SiobhanMurray Good afternoon, We are sorry to hear that you are having issues logging in! Please get in touch with our IT helpdesk on 01908 653972 to investigate this issue. Kind regards, Billie

@OpenUniversity hi, is something wrong with the website? I am trying to log in to do coursework but it keeps coming up with an error & there's no option to log in

As part of their apprenticeship scheme, @OUCymry has partnered with @PowysCC to grow its digital skills capabilities. Nikki never saw herself working in IT, and had no regrets about not going to university after school. She joined Powys’ IT department around 10 years ago as an administrator 💻 “As soon as I started the degree apprenticeship, so many cogs started turning, and everything fell into place.” Read more 👉 ow.ly/MgII50Y7AGT #AWWales2026 #Apprenticeships @CSPowys

@PureSilkHair Hi, please accept our apologies for this. Please call again and if the line drops we will call you back. Best wishes, Lisa

@OpenUniversity can you please sort out your phone connection line literally everytime calling in waiting for so long as it is when finally getting through the line cuts off on your end and no one calls back even though they have the number

@funkynab We understand your frustration and strongly encourage you to reach out to our ceremonies team if you have not already, as they are best equipped to assist you with any issues regarding booking your graduation ceremony. They can be contacted on 01908 541079. - Billie

@OpenUniversity Now it’s its fully booked. I am struggling to understand how a ceremony can be fully booked at the exact moment bookings open, especially when the system itself was unavailable. This experience has left me extremely concerned about the fairness and reliability of the process.

@OpenUniversity ceremony bookings opened at 10:00hrs. I logged in at 10:00 on the dot, only to get “booking system is not available.”Called for help immediately and was told it’s already full and I’m now on the waiting list. How does that even make sense?

We apologise for the issues you have faced during this process. Please be assured that there will be further chances to book for future ceremonies. The ceremonies team can offer you the best assistance. If you have already contacted them, please refer to the information they provided. - Billie

@OpenUniversity Finally got through on the phone. Only option is to go on waiting list or travel from London to Midlands. Very disappointing that the only option is 2 chances on the same day. I was anxious about going anyway so..

@OpenUniversity missed out on a graduation again. Page opened at 10 but the 'book ceremony' button didn't appear until 10.05. Then it said I have more than one option. Page crashed. Had to go back in another way via my degree. Put in my tickets and now full! All gone in 5 mins!