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Government reopens training fund for SMEs

Scottish firms can apply for up to £15,000 and up-skill their workforce

Insider UK

Four economists on ways to tackle UK cost of living crisis

Political leaders from all major UK parties have put forward proposals to relieve the cost of living crisis this winter

Wales Online

David Beetham obituary

Other lives: Politics professor known for his work on democracy and human rights whose teaching style made political theory accessible and relevant

The Guardian - UK

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'Britain's education system is failing disabled children and teenagers'

Charli Clements says many young people look forward to turning 18, leaving home and going to university, but for disabled young people, the process is significantly harder

Daily Mirror

New chief set to take over at University of the West of Scotland

The university have been looking for a new principal since November last year.

Daily Record

Glengormley woman on single motherhood and battling with anxiety to start new business

"I just want to send a positive message that no matter what your circumstances or your background, you can do whatever you want to do and make something of yourself."

Belfast Live

Nasa considers sending swimming robots to habitable 'ocean worlds' of the Solar System

Nasa has recently announced US$600,000 (£495,000) in funding for a study into the feasibility of sending swarms of miniature swimming robots (known as independent micro-swimmers) to explore oceans beneath the icy shells of our Solar System’s many “ocean worlds”. But don’t imagine metal humanoids swimming frog-like underwater. They will probably…

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Profitability of Welsh firms hit by skills and recruitment issues

New research from the Open University shows the knock-on impact on the growth of Welsh firms.

Birmingham Post

Three quarters of British businesses hit by staff shortages squeeze

BCC and Open University survey says more than half will increase staff training over coming year

Evening Standard

More than two-thirds of businesses facing skills shortage, survey shows

Firms are seeing trading hit or growth stalled because of a lack of trained employees that is acting as a drag on the economy

Wales Online

Scottish employers report lower profitability due to skills shortages

70% of survey respondents said their organisation is currently facing skills shortages, up from 62% in the 2021

Insider UK

Comedian Elaine C Smith takes home honorary doctorate

ACTRESS and comedian Elaine

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow actor Elaine C Smith awarded honorary doctorate for services to the arts

Currently starring in BBC Scotland’s Two Doors Down with her BAFTA award-winning portrayal of the famously foul-mouthed Christine, Elaine’s career spans, television, theatre and stand-up comedy.

Glasgow Live

Four experts have their say on Rishi Sunak's £15bn cost-of-living package

Even with these payments, households on the lowest incomes are still likely to struggle

Wales Online

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The Conversation

Rishi Sunak's £15 billion cost-of-living package and windfall tax: four experts respond

Rishi Sunak, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, has unveiled a £15 billion package of measures to help households with the cost of living, after energy watchdog Ofgem announced it would probably be increasing the price cap on energy bills by over £800 a year to £2,800 in October.

The Conversation

A 'doorway' on Mars? How we see things in space that aren't there

Enthusiasts lit up social media recently with images of what appeared to be a “doorway” into a hillside on Mars. Was it, some wondered, evidence that the red planet could be, or have been, inhabited by aliens? The “door” was imaged by Nasa’s Curiosity rover on May 7 on the…

Newsroom.co.nz

Open-source history: How NZ led a global e-learning revolution

Nearly 20 years ago, Aotearoa – and Catalyst – were at the forefront of an e-learning revolution. Now, with the creation of Te Pūkenga, there's a chance to do it again, writes Don Christie

The Independent UK

New course to help families hosting Ukrainian refugees

The Open University programme will teach aspects of Ukrainian history, language and culture.

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The Guardian - UK

Nudge, nudge: could a couples’ app revive your relationship?

First came self-care. Now it’s all about relationship maintenance. But can texts, prompts and emojis really bring you and your partner closer?

The Conversation

Pluto: 'recent' volcanism raises puzzle – how can such a cold body power eruptions?

Pluto, the Solar System’s largest dwarf planet, just became even more interesting with a report that icy lava flows have recently covered substantial tracts of its surface. In this context, “recently” means probably no more than a billion years ago. That’s old, of course – and there is no suggestion…

The Guardian - UK

John Needham obituary

Other lives: Open University student in the 1970s who went on to become permanent secretary of the OU student association

The Guardian - UK

Peter Lewis obituary

Other lives: Forensic engineer, Open University lecturer and expert witness

The Guardian - UK

Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper obituary

Other Lives: Founder of the Open University’s publishing division and co-translator of Hergé’s Tintin books

Birmingham Post

Construction Playbook podcast plays out between Pagabo and The Open University

Audio support for sector embracing building back better, faster and greener from pandemic

The Hindu

Minister intervenes over curbs on KSOU candidates in appointment

Mandya Milk Union had barred degree holders from the Open University in its recruitment process

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