Open University

American  

Trademark.

1. a largely self-instructional university, founded in England in 1969, offering independent education through such means as television, computers, and mailed course materials.

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Open University British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a university founded in 1969 for mature students studying by television and radio lectures, correspondence courses, local counselling, and summer schools

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Open University

One plaque will be installed at the Open University in Milton Keynes, where Beagle 2 was conceived by Professor Colin Pillinger.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The party "will have a very difficult time" obtaining an absolute majority at national level as well, said Ana Sofia Cardenal, professor of political science at the Open University of Catalonia.

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

"From a physics point of view it makes sense," says Dr Simeon Barber, a space scientist from the Open University.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

The documentary, to be broadcast later this year, will mark the UK's National Year of Reading and will be produced in partnership with The BBC and the Open University.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

Returning the four-person crew early could delay some experiments and maintenance tasks until the new crew arrive next month, according to Dr Simeon Barber, a space scientist at the Open University.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026