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Today is the 50th anniversary of the day that the Open University received its Royal Charter – in effect, its 50th birthday. UNISON has been working with the Open University since 1997 – and during that time thousands of members have enrolled in a wide range of accredited courses, all the way up to degree level. […]
Come along to this explainer session to learn about our new courses in partnership with the Open University. We will provide details about the courses from both UNISON College and Open University staff in an informal and open session, where you can ask us any questions and find out more information. To get an idea […]
In 2004 UNISON and The Open University joined forces to open up doors to learning for public service workers, and over nearly two decades thousands of UNISON members have taken advantage of our partnership to get qualifications, broaden their skills and knowledge, and move on in their careers. We’re now working together to review and […]
Covid-19 continues to disrupt our daily life both at home and in work. We continue to need things to look forward to and help us manage what we are facing. In UNISON learning, we believe that education is one way of doing this – either by learning about what we face or strengthening our skills […]
Please find below a compilation of some of the online and distance training available from the Open University’s OpenLearn platform. These will be particularly useful to social care staff who are currently in support roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and build up your own self-worth and esteem. […]
Applications have now closed as the maximum number of places have been exceeded To receive updates about UNISON College news, courses, events, workshops and other information please sign up to our member newsletter UNISON College have teamed up with the Open University to provide university-level microcredential courses for the first time. Microdentials are designed […]
What will I take away? Through theory, exercises and discussion, you will: Explore the Imposter Phenomenon more deeply Gain insight into […]
Since UNISON and the Open University started working together in 1997, thousands of members have studied accredited courses and have enhanced their career […]
Delegates at UNISON’s annual conference for union learning reps (ULRs) celebrated the union’s 25th anniversary year with a programme that explored the past, present and future of learning. General secretary Dave Prentis spoke about UNISON’s proud history of learning, inherited from the three founder unions and developed and strengthened over the last twenty-five years. The […]
UNISON assistant general secretary Roger McKenzie has today signed agreements reaffirming two of the union’s most significant learning partnerships, with the Open University and with the WEA. The three organisations share a common goal: to widen access to education and training and to extend learning opportunities to those who have previously been excluded or discouraged […]
