News from The Open University

• 26 May 2011

  • Open University engineering degrees receive IMechE accreditation

    The Open University | Milton Keynes | 2011-05-26

    The Open University has just received accreditation from The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for its engineering degrees. This is in addition to their recent re-accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Professional membership of engineering institutions requires formal assessment and recognition of the level of experience and qualifications achieved.
    

  • New technology to help young children's reading

    The Open University | Milton Keynes | 2011-05-26

    Researchers at The Open University have created a free 'app' to help parents teach their children to read.
    Our Story has been designed to be used on mobile devices, such as the iphone or iPad. The app incorporates research findings and theory to provide the experiences known to develop the abilities and motivation for reading. Parents can easily create their own personal picture books, stories and games and in doing so support vocabulary development and reading skills.
    

• 16 Feb 2011

  • Future IT workers lack business know-how to stave off skills shortage warns Open University report

    The Open University | Derby | 2011-02-16

    Research presented today by The Open University suggests that the IT industry and higher education must collaborate to improve the readiness of future professionals to succeed in the workplace and help mitigate the worst affects of an imminent skills shortage.
    
    

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