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OpenUniversity

  1. Smallpox killed an estimated 400,000 Europeans each year in the 18th century. bit.ly/JcmzeI #Friday_Fact ^OL about 21 hours ago via Sprout Social
  2. Our latest OpenLearn newsletter is out, with articles, courses, podcasts and a free poster. Read/subscribe here: us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=078cac697a1… 6:13 AM May 24th via Sprout Social
  3. An insight into a career in #law bit.ly/JmKSXc #ou_plat 3:17 AM May 23rd via Sprout Social
  4. Research gives impetus to parent power bit.ly/JoO8y0 #OU_plat 3:16 AM May 23rd via Sprout Social
  5. Last chance for booking academic dress hire at bit.ly/zCAu2C for Ely #ou_ceremonies 3:22 AM May 22nd via Sprout Social
  6. With 100 days until the #Paralympic Games, discover which Paralympic sport you'd excel at bit.ly/ID1uLg ^OL 8:40 AM May 21st via Sprout Social
  7. UK Space Agency funds search for life on Mars: bit.ly/JgAFby #ou_plat 7:02 AM May 21st via Sprout Social
  8. Society Matters: should we open our minds to all emotional states, not just happiness, for a fulfilled life? bit.ly/JgA0a7 #ou_plat 6:59 AM May 21st via Sprout Social
  9. 12 pairs of tickets to National Digital Conference on 31 May up for grabs bit.ly/Jiy6Je #ou_plat 6:58 AM May 21st via Sprout Social
  10. Last chance for booking academic dress hire at bit.ly/zCAu2C for Milton Keynes #ou_ceremonies 3:21 AM May 21st via Sprout Social
  11. View course materials and chat to one of our advisers at our drop in session in Brussels bit.ly/nvBZBU #ou_eu 3:23 AM May 20th via Sprout Social
  12. Sand covers only about 20 per cent of the Earth's deserts. bit.ly/Jcmrf1 #Friday_Fact ^OL 8:00 AM May 18th via Sprout Social
  13. OU PhD @dr_donnasmith puts sex, lies and politics under the microscope for new book: bit.ly/J5JN2E #OU_Plat 4:02 AM May 18th via Sprout Social
  14. "I'm a believer!" says insider Jerry about the OU's pre-registration nursing programme: bit.ly/J2s0t5 #ou_plat 7:54 AM May 17th via Sprout Social
  15. OU academic on living with a shortened life expectancy: bit.ly/J2rnj4 #ou_plat 7:50 AM May 17th via Sprout Social
  16. OU student writes a song about the TMA bit.ly/J2fp9l #OU_plat 6:42 AM May 17th via Sprout Social
  17. Congratulations to those attending the Belfast Ceremony on Saturday 19th May #ou_ceremonies 3:20 AM May 17th via Sprout Social
  18. From marketing director to primary school teacher (plus chance to win copy of sporting heroes book) bit.ly/IY7jyn #ou_plat 4:15 AM May 16th via Sprout Social
  19. Develop your career or study for personal interest with the OU. Find out more at Berlin our Information Session bit.ly/xP0Cxu #ou_eu 3:46 AM May 16th via Sprout Social