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Happy 50th birthday, Open University!

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. […]

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Explainer Session: Open University Microcredentials and CPD short courses

Date
30 January 2024 12:30pm–1:15pm

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 […]

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The Open University

That might be to enhance their career prospects, to change their career completely, or simply for their own personal fulfilment. If you're interested, take a […]

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Facing the present, looking to the future with UNISON member learning

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 […]

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Support roles

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. […]

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Open University – Microcredentials

Date
24 March – 31 December 2024

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 […]

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“I have no idea what I’m doing”, and other lies we tell ourselves

“We’re sorry, we’ve made a mistake….    …. you’re not the right person for the job. ” If you regularly imagine someone tapping you on the shoulder and telling you this, then you may well be experiencing the Imposter Phenomenon (note: over time it has come to be known as a syndrome, but it was named the Imposter Phenomenon by the […]

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2018: a new beginning

2018 could be the year you learn new skills, get new qualifications, and open new doors. Since UNISON and the Open University started working together in 1997, thousands of members have studied accredited courses and have enhanced their career prospects and their confidence as a result. Could you be next? The Open University has produced […]

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UNISON marks 25 years of learning

Sally Hilton of National Numeracy explained how the organisation can work with UNISON branches to equip workers with the maths skills they need to succeed in their […]

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Celebrating learning partnerships: UNISON signs renewed agreements with The Open University and WEA

The three organisations share a common goal: to widen access to education and training and to extend learning […]

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