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Innovating language learning: meet Professor Ursula Stickler

Dr Ursula Stickler has been promoted to Professor of Online Language Teaching, following a career specialising in online language pedagogy,…

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Pushing the boundaries of technology in learning: Professor Mirjam Hauck

Dr Mirjam Hauck, from the School of Languages and Linguistics, has been promoted to Professor of Critical Digital Pedagogies, following nearly 30…

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Dr Philip Seargeant is February’s OU Research Image of the Month

Dr Philip Seargeant of the Faculty of WELS is February's winner of OU Research Image of the Month. His winning image captures his research in…

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WELS Student and Tutor Awards 2024

The winners of the 2024 WELS Student and Tutor Awards were recently announced in a virtual awards ceremony. In total, 24 awards were made across…

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“I didn’t give up thanks to an incredible tutor who loved her job”

When a self-confessed “crazy choice” threatened to derail hopes of Gaia completing her Language Studies degree, an Open University (OU) tutor…

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WELS Tutor Awards 2023

The OU’s tutors provide essential support and guidance that enable students to succeed. Every year the Faculty of WELS celebrates those tutors…

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First teacher training course to embed Scots language

For the first time in the history of Scottish education, there is now a professional learning course for teachers on how to include and embed…

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New OU led films for BBC Morning Live

In partnership with the BBC, academics from the OU’s Faculty of WELS have led on six films for the popular BBC One show Morning Live.…

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WELS Student Awards 2023 – meet the winners

Every year, the OU’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) recognises students for their achievements through the WELS…

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New research investigating cultural appropriation through language

From the emerging field of Raciolinguistics, new research from the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics will investigate the relationship…