2026 tertiary institutions ranking ready for December 15 release — ...
2026 tertiary institutions ranking ready for December 15 release — Okebukola: The 2026 national ranking of Nigerian tertiary institutions is set for release on ...
punchng.com/2026-tertiary-institutions-ranking-ready-for-december-15-release-okebukola/
Students explore life on the moon at Milton Keynes STEAM Festival
Students explore life on the moon at Milton Keynes STEAM Festival: A two-day festival brought science and space exploration to life with The Open University and ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/students-explore-life-on-the-moon-at-milton-keynes-steam-festival-9312351
The Scottish chef who cooked for celebrities swaps kitchen for classroom
The Scottish chef who cooked for celebrities swaps kitchen for classroom: After spending more than a quarter of a century as a chef, a Highland graduate who has ...
scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-scottish-chef-who-cooked-for-celebrities-swaps-kitchen-for-classroom-9304094
Scottish education has positive future – its name is AI
OpinionScottish education has positive future – its name is AI: Scottish education has struggled recently but new technology will save it, as it previously did with ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/26605739.scottish-education-positive-future---name-ai/
NOUN halts alumni election
NOUN halts alumni election: The National Open University of Nigeria has suspended its alumni association's election over petitions alleging certificate ...
punchng.com/noun-halts-alumni-election/
Miva Open University inaugurates Kaduna study centre
Miva Open University inaugurates Kaduna study centre: Miva Open University has opened a new study centre in Kaduna State to expand access to higher education and ...
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MP pays tribute to Harold Wilson for Open University
MP pays tribute to Harold Wilson for Open University: Nick Thomas-Symonds has paid tribute to Harold Wilson for setting up the Open University ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26558203.mp-pays-tribute-harold-wilson-open-university/
Iconic Open University has officially been granted a Full Statutory License by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Universities Commission ... Show more

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Reps probe exclusion of 5,000 NOUN graduates from law school
Reps probe exclusion of 5,000 NOUN graduates from law school: The House of Representatives is investigating the exclusion of over 5,000 law graduates of the ...
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NOUN appoints acting bursar
NOUN appoints acting bursar: The National Open University of Nigeria has appointed Ramatu Ibrahim as the new NOUN acting bursar following the killing of the ...
punchng.com/noun-appoints-acting-bursar/
How BSc, HND, ND holders can apply for FG’s six-month teacher ...
How BSc, HND, ND holders can apply for FG’s six-month teacher certification: Non-education graduates can get professional teacher certification in Nigeria ...
punchng.com/how-bsc-hnd-nd-holders-can-apply-for-fgs-six-month-teacher-certification/
‘HEC equivalence certificate doesn’t guarantee admission’
‘HEC equivalence certificate doesn’t guarantee admission’: Maintains that autonomous educational institutions retain the independent authority to set their own ...
dawn.com/news/2027558
Open University student and royal reporter Lydia Alty joins The Royal ...
Open University student and royal reporter Lydia Alty joins The Royal Observer: Royal reporter Lydia Alty has announced she is joining The Royal Observer as a ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/your-world/open-university-student-and-royal-reporter-lydia-alty-joins-the-royal-observer-8959790
10 Years, ₦1.2bn, 40+ Tertiary Institutions by 2026: OPay is here to stay
10 Years, ₦1.2bn, 40+ Tertiary Institutions by 2026: OPay is here to stay: With the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miva Open University ...
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Karnataka State Open University extends BEd admission deadline to August ...
Karnataka State Open University extends BEd admission deadline to August 22: Karnataka extends BEd CET application deadline to August 22, exam on August 30 ...
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/karnataka-state-open-university-extends-bed-admission-deadline-to-august-22-4114741
Any Questions? comes to Milton Keynes: An audience member’s perspective
Any Questions? comes to Milton Keynes: An audience member’s perspective: The world’s longest-running political debate show Any Questions?, was broadcast from the ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/any-questions-comes-to-milton-keynes-an-audience-members-perspective-8849759
VACANCY ALERT Botswana Open University is seeking a qualified Director for the Centre for Technology-Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CTELT) ... Show more
The Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has postponed its Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination 2026 scheduled for Friday due to adverse weather ... Show more

BOU postpones Friday's HSC examinations due to adverse weather
Skills gap sees young people shut out of workforce in Wales
Skills gap sees young people shut out of workforce in Wales: A growing gap between employer needs and available talent is leaving many young people across Gwent ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26214929.skills-gap-sees-young-people-shut-workforce-wales/
Girl-child education key to ending generational poverty – Sanusi
Girl-child education key to ending generational poverty – Sanusi: The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said educating the girl-child remains the most ...
healthwise.punchng.com/girl-child-education-key-to-ending-generational-poverty-sanusi/
Conventional universities can’t meet Nigeria’s growth – Pro-Chancellor
Conventional universities can’t meet Nigeria’s growth – Pro-Chancellor: Miva Open University's Pro-Chancellor states conventional universities can't ...
punchng.com/conventional-universities-cant-meet-nigerias-growth-pro-chancellor/
MK College and Open University offer new groundbreaking degree courses
MK College and Open University offer new groundbreaking degree courses: For the first time, Milton Keynes College Group is now offering full degree courses ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/your-world/mk-college-and-open-university-offer-new-groundbreaking-degree-courses-8554509
Query over falling number of social care workers in Wales
Query over falling number of social care workers in Wales: Steps are being taken to train up more social workers councillors have been told.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26077070.query-falling-number-social-care-workers-wales/
Big blue button lets service dogs control human companions' devices
Big blue button lets service dogs control human companions' devices: A new Dogosophy Button lets service dogs control household appliances ...
newatlas.com/good-thinking/dogosophy-button-service-dogs/
The Open University celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
The Open University celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday: As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday May 8 ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/your-world/the-open-university-celebrates-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-8513525
Lifelong Learning Voucher entries to close today
Lifelong Learning Voucher entries to close today : Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/04/21/2003855988
Actor Mr Latin bags BSc from NOUN
Actor Mr Latin bags BSc from NOUN: Veteran Nollywood actor Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, celebrates his graduation from the National Open ...
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597 inmates undergoing reform inside Awka prison – Official
597 inmates undergoing reform inside Awka prison – Official: The official said that the centre runs primary and secondary education, as well as Open University ...
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56 inmates bag NOUN degree at 15th convocation
56 inmates bag NOUN degree at 15th convocation: Discover how 56 inmates are graduating from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) ...
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Milton Keynes OU boffin spends 4 years perfecting how to talk with parrots
Milton Keynes OU boffin spends 4 years perfecting how to talk with parrots: An Open University professor has spent four years researching how parrots can ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/milton-keynes-ou-boffin-spends-4-years-perfecting-how-to-talk-with-parrots-6574576
No honour in vanity degrees
OpinionNo honour in vanity degrees: Honorary doctorates: Debate grows in Karnataka after Bommai declines degree, exposing misuse by universities. Concerns over merit ...
deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/no-honour-in-vanity-degrees-3961166
30 firms want to bring thousands of jobs to Swindon
30 firms want to bring thousands of jobs to Swindon: A total of 30 companies are in active discussion to come to Swindon, potentially bringing thousands of jobs.
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25933896.30-firms-want-bring-thousands-jobs-swindon/
Foundation launches N1bn education scholarship initiative
Foundation launches N1bn education scholarship initiative: The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation has launched a N1bn education scholarship initiative to sponsor 1 ...
punchng.com/foundation-launches-n1bn-education-scholarship-initiative/
Conference spotlights growing role of HR in business
Conference spotlights growing role of HR in business: The HRCEA 2025 conference highlights the evolving role of HR from an administrative function to a key ...
punchng.com/conference-spotlights-growing-role-of-hr-in-business/
Open University reverses UKLFI-influenced 'ancient Palestine' ...
Open University reverses UKLFI-influenced 'ancient Palestine' ban: UK Lawyers for Israel said the term 'ancient Palestine' could create a ...
middleeasteye.net/news/open-university-reverses-uklfi-influenced-ancient-palestine-ban
MK Lit Fest and the Open University explore Borders in Literature
MK Lit Fest and the Open University explore Borders in Literature: On Monday evenings in March, MK Lit Fest (www.mklitfest.org) is partnering with The Open ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/mk-lit-fest-and-the-open-university-explore-borders-in-literature-5618944
Worried about freedom of speech? Then what’s happening at the Open ...
OpinionWorried about freedom of speech? Then what’s happening at the Open University should terrify you
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/02/academic-freedom-speech-open-university-palestine-israel
Obasanjo urges NOUN to restore law programme, embrace reforms
Obasanjo urges NOUN to restore law programme, embrace reforms: Former President Obasanjo urges NOUN to restore its law programme, increase enrolment ...
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‘This hasn’t just affected me’: Graduate with autism wants to take fight ...
‘This hasn’t just affected me’: Graduate with autism wants to take fight for inclusive education to national level
suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/this-hasn-t-just-affected-me-graduate-with-autism-wants-t-9454132/
Rural entrepreneurs need stronger support
Rural entrepreneurs need stronger support: Our approach to fostering business growth must reflect that rural Scotland is part of the nation’s economic future ...
scotsman.com/business/rural-entrepreneurs-need-stronger-support-5594701
American Open University unveils campus in Oyo
American Open University unveils campus in Oyo: American Open University launches its Global Campus in Ibadan, Oyo, aiming to redefine higher education and ...
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Some private varsities operate like business centres — Pioneer NOUN VC
Some private varsities operate like business centres — Pioneer NOUN VC: NOUN's pioneer VC warns that some private universities in Nigeria are run like ...
punchng.com/some-private-varsities-operate-like-business-centres-pioneer-noun-vc/
Free ways to beat the January blues including food and drink freebies
Free ways to beat the January blues including food and drink freebies: MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares some budget-friendly ideas to ...
mirror.co.uk/money/free-ways-beat-january-blues-36603761
Kenya, Thailand partner to advance open learning, grassroots skills ...
Kenya, Thailand partner to advance open learning, grassroots skills development: Green Africa Foundation and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University have signed ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001539162/kenya-thailand-partner-to-advance-open-learning-grassroots-skills-development
University claims Virgin Mary was from ‘ancient Palestine’
University claims Virgin Mary was from ‘ancient Palestine’: Institution to remove contested term from course material over fears it risks ‘erasing Jewish ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/10/university-claims-virgin-mary-was-from-ancient-palestine/
From tearoom to top job at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
From tearoom to top job at North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Nick Simpson rises from volunteer to head of mechanical engineering at North Yorkshire Moors Railway ...
darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/25745873.tearoom-top-job-north-yorkshire-moors-railway/
How, practically, can AI improve your life? Here are a few tips and tricks 📹 🎧 Listen to more about how artificial intelligence could shape future jobs and ... Show more

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Newcastle dad and daughter celebrate after picking up university degrees ...
Newcastle dad and daughter celebrate after picking up university degrees on the same day
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The King's New Year's Honours List 2026: East Sussex Open University ...
The King's New Year's Honours List 2026: East Sussex Open University professor 'amazed, humbled and delighted' at CBE award
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/the-kings-new-years-honours-list-2026-east-sussex-open-university-professor-amazed-humbled-and-delighted-at-cbe-award-5458762
BOU issues 3rd evacuation order from risky campus buildings
BOU issues 3rd evacuation order from risky campus buildings: Authorities say they "will not bear responsibility" in case of accidents
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bou-issues-3rd-evacuation-order-risky-campus-buildings-4061466
Israeli scientists compress millennia of carbon capture into hours Researchers at Hebrew University and the Open University have developed a method to ... Show more
Professor Kgomotso Moahi was inaugurated as the second Vice Chancellor of Botswana Open University, making history as the first woman to lead a public ... Show more
Masticelf and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center sign contract | The ...
Masticelf and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center sign contract | The Jerusalem Post
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-876814
Botswana Open University - BOU last week Friday marked a dual milestone, inaugurating its new Vice Chancellor, Professor Kgomotso Moahi ... Show more
Open University Of Kenya 2nd Graduation Ceremony
Education CS Julius Ogamba at the second congregation for the award of postgraduate Diplomas and progressive certicates by the Open University of Kenya at the ... Show more
Miva unveils PHC facility to support hybrid learning
Miva unveils PHC facility to support hybrid learning: Miva Open University opens a new study centre in Port Harcourt to support hybrid learning students with ...
punchng.com/miva-unveils-phc-facility-to-support-hybrid-learning/
Ultra-processed foods a leading cause of ‘chronic disease pandemic’ ...
Ultra-processed foods a leading cause of ‘chronic disease pandemic’, experts say: Researchers and scientists say UPFs are ‘displacing’ fresh foods and meals ...
standard.co.uk/news/science/open-university-food-university-college-london-asia-cyprus-b1258677.html
Deacon Blue singers recognised by Open University with honorary degrees
Deacon Blue singers recognised by Open University with honorary degrees: Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross joined hundreds of graduates at the ceremony in Glasgow ...
news.stv.tv/entertainment/deacon-blue-singers-recognised-by-open-university-with-honorary-degrees
Extra £27,783 available for people with these five health conditions
Extra £27,783 available for people with these five health conditions: It is for those who need extra help due to a condition that can build up extra costs
mirror.co.uk/money/extra-27783-available-people-five-36193920
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Wicked and Bridgerton star admits being kicked out of university for big ...
Wicked and Bridgerton star admits being kicked out of university for big mistake: Jonathan Bailey shared a major educational blunder as he was named PEOPLE ...
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Key FactsJonathan Bailey Named Sexiest Man Alive 2025
Nov 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • People Magazine selected Jonathan Bailey, known from ‘Wicked’ and ‘Bridgerton,’ as the Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

  • He is probably the first publicly out gay recipient of this annual distinction.

  • The honor carries no financial reward and does not require the outgoing titleholder to be ceremonially replaced.

  • The award traditionally favors actors despite many other professions having equally appealing candidates.
  • It’s the honor of a lifetime.
    — Jonathan Bailey on being named 'Sexiest Man Alive' in an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
Maryette McFarland is 90 years old—and has just graduated with a degree in English literature. At the Open University graduation ceremony in Belfast ... Show more
Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh were awarded honorary degrees from The Open University on Friday 👏 They were given their scrolls during a ... Show more
NOUN alumni back new VC
NOUN alumni back new VC: The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association has expressed support for the appointment of Prof Uduma Uduma as the new ...
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Nwifuru lauds Uduma’s appointment as new VC
Nwifuru lauds Uduma’s appointment as new VC: Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru lauds the appointment of Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor of ...
punchng.com/nwifuru-lauds-udumas-appointment-as-new-vc/
Ruto enrols for Master’s degree in AI
Ruto enrols for Master’s degree in AI : He said the decision was a personal step toward understanding the technology.
nation.africa/kenya/news/ruto-enrols-for-master-s-degree-in-ai--5229644