The Open University in Wales

My favourite time of year has come around again - we are reopening the Open Business Creators Fund, offering £1,500 grants to up to 20 new business ideas. It is a joy to learn about our student's business ideas and help them develop entrepreneurial skills along the way. https://lnkd.in/eAmmG_Fk #Entrepreneurship #OpenUniversity Chaitali Patel Kevin Shakesheff Gemma Maldar Dr Russ Lewis 👓Dr. Aqueel Wahga

Oeddech chi’n gwybod bod arbenigwyr nyrsio’r Brifysgol Agored, Dr Una St Ledger a Kirsten Bashir, wedi cynghori ar Saving Lives in Cardiff, sef cyd-gynhyrchiad y Brifysgol Agored/BBC? Cymerwch sbec ar eu cyngor ar reoli straen a phryder wrth weithio ym maes gofal iechyd ⬇️ (Dolen yn y sylwadau)

Did you know that OU nursing experts Dr Una St Ledger and Kirsten Bashir advised on the OU/BBC co-production Saving Lives in Cardiff? Don't miss their insight into managing stress and anxiety working in healthcare ⬇️ (Link in comments)

Well done to everyone from The Open University in Wales who completed the bigmoose fun run in Bute Park over the weekend! 🧡 Our very own Catherine completed a 5km as part of the fundraising efforts and we are extremely proud of her, and the other members of staff efforts for a wonderful cause!

Join us for this year's annual conference hosted by the OU's Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL) in the Business School. This year's conference explores CVSL's collaboration with voluntary sector organisations and other stakeholders in leadership development, research and knowledge exchange. Several of CVSL's voluntary sector partners will share their insights and reflect on the difference collaboration makes. Conference participants will contribute their insights in the breakout sessions and the facilitated discussions after keynote presentations. This year's conference will also mark the ninth anniversary of CVSL. CVSL expects a broad audience, including practitioners, researchers, leadership consultants, philanthropic organisations' representatives, policymakers, academics and curious people looking for ideas on solving societal challenges they are passionate about. Confirmed speakers include Anand Shukla, Chief Executive at The Henry Smith Charity and Maddy Desforges OBE, Chief Executive at NAVCA. Register your free in person or online space: https://ow.ly/U7xJ50VAG6Q The Open University in Wales

A pleasure to welcome Cardiff East MP and Secretary of State for Wales The Rt. Hon. Jo Stevens MP to The Open University in Wales office today. Pleser oedd croesawu AS Dwyrain Caerdydd ac Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Cymru Y Gwir Anrh. Jo Stevens AS i swyddfa’r Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru heddiw. We had a great conversation about how we're working to drive economic growth and expand access to education and opportunity – in Jo’s Cardiff East constituency and across all of Wales. From lifelong learning to skills development, we're proud to be helping communities thrive and individuals reach their full potential. 🎓✨ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿   Cawsom sgwrs wych am sut rydyn ni’n gweithio i yrru twf economaidd ac ehangu mynediad at addysg a chyfleoedd – yn etholaeth Jo yn Nwyrain Caerdydd ac ar draws Cymru gyfan. O ddysgu gydol oes i ddatblygu sgiliau, rydyn ni’n falch o fod yn cefnogi cymunedau i ffynnu ac unigolion i gyrraedd eu llawn botensial. 🎓✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

*** FULLY FUNDED *** As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and automated, understanding cyber security and Artificial Intelligence becomes crucial for all of us. Our programme begins with Cyber foundations and Getting started with generative artificial intelligence (AI) courses, helping you earn digital badges as you build essential knowledge. You can then choose to advance your skills with the: Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity courses: These courses provide a strong foundation in entry-level cyber security concepts and topics. and/or PCEP: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer course: Learn the essentials of programming concepts using Python, a versatile and easy-to-learn coding language. After completing the course, you can apply your new skills through practical lab activities. We also offer Career Skills courses to support your career development. You can select from a variety of options tailored to help you thrive in the evolving world of work. https://lnkd.in/eXQckyaQ Watch the video below to help you plan your learning journey and get the most out of the programme: https://lnkd.in/eUSQ8v-C The Open University in Wales Medru

Ydych chi eisiau ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf o siaradwyr Cymraeg? Dewch yn athro gyda chwrs TAR Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Yn union fel Bethan. 😎 Do you want to inspire the next generation of Welsh speakers? Become a teacher with The OU in Wales PGCE. Just like Bethan. 😎

🩺 Mae Saving Lives in Cardiff yn nôl am ail gyfres! Bydd y gyfres chwe-rhan hon yn dilyn y penderfyniadau dyddiol a wneir gan glinigwyr, wrth iddynt geisio gwella cleifion yn ne Cymru, yn erbyn cefndir o restrau aros cynyddol. Yn y bennod heno, mae’r Llawfeddyg Stuart Quine yn cael ei wthio i’r eithaf – mewn cymhorthfa sydd y gyntaf o’i math yng Nghymru. 📅 Heno ⏰ 9pm 📺 BBC One Wales a BBC Two

🩺 Saving Lives in Cardiff is back for a second series! This six-part series will follow the daily decisions made by clinicians as they seek to transform the lives of their patients in south Wales, against a backdrop of mounting waiting lists. In tonight's episode, Surgeon Stuart Quine is pushed to the limit in a surgery that’s the first of its kind in Wales. 📅 Tonight ⏰ 9pm 📺 BBC One Wales and BBC Two