Supporting part-time PhD students

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Providing support to part-time and distance learners is the OU’s speciality.

Dr James Bruce, OU Director of Postgraduate Studies, addresses the issues and risks that part-time learners face.

Read an interview with Dr Bruce.

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OU research calls for age‑inclusive learning ecosystems

A new research paper led by an Open University expert in ageing well, argues that the UK must urgently rethink how it supports health and wellbeing outcomes for ageing populations, ideally utilising inclusive and participatory engagement to nurture learning in later life.

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