WELS news

The Faculty of WELS has launched a new research centre, the Centre for the Study of Global Development (CSGD), which will aim to advance human wellbeing through global development research. The launch event featured a special message from UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J Mohammed.

A delegation from the Ghanaian Ministry of Education recently visited the OU to learn from the OU’s experience and expertise in delivering supported distance learning at scale. They are investigating ways of increasing the number of quality tertiary education places available in Ghana.

Thousands of children and young people are negatively affected by the impact of their caring responsibilities. The OU’s Carers Research Group have taken action by launching a new network called the Young Carers Alliance, alongside a growing coalition of organisations and individuals.

Learning materials created to support adolescent girls in Zimbabwe are now available as an open access resource via OpenLearn Create.

We are Black and British, a two-part series co-produced by the BBC and the OU, brings together six black Britons from very different backgrounds and viewpoints to share their personal stories and debate being black and British.

A new, free, online course, Developing Reading for Pleasure: Engaging Young Readers, from the OU's Reading for Pleasure team provides practical tips for educators and carers on supporting children's enjoyment in reading.

This year marks the fifteenth annual National Apprenticeship Week, running from 7 – 13 February 2022. This year, we’ve pulled together seven things you need to know about the apprenticeships offered by the OU’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) in England.

The OU, in partnership with Legal & General, have launched the Midlife MOT; a free course, aimed at 40 to 60 year olds, covering the three key areas of work, wealth and wellbeing, giving them the tools and knowledge to approach mid and later life with confidence.

WELS Doctoral Scholars will present their research in the field of open world learning at a free online event and book launch this month.

From detective sergeant to small business owner – Sandy’s journey with the OU has spanned three decades and is set to continue as he progresses his studies with WELS to support a flourishing new career as an outdoor instructor and coach.