Web Directory

» Beagle 2: The British Led Exploration of Mars
   Led by Professor Pillinger of the Open University. Details the history, science, technology, and aims of the Mars Express mission.
   http://www.beagle2.com/

» Careers advice from the OU
   The Open University Careers Advisory Service for current students.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/

» Costing Analysis Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
   A partnership between the Open University and the South African Institute of Distance Education (SAIDE), to produce a costing tool for Distance Education and use of ICTs in Teacher Development and support in sub-Saharan Africa.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/capssa/

» Courses and Qualifications
   Directory of courses, diplomas, certificates, named degrees and qualifications. Includes information about registration, fees and degree profiles.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/

» Credit Transfer
   Details for current and prospective students about transferring credit from courses at other places of study.
   http://www3.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer/

» Employment Opportunities
   Information on current vacancies with the OU for academic and office staff and research posts.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/employment/

» Learning Schools Programme
   Provides New Opportunities Fund ICT training and development to librarians and teachers. Includes an overview of the initiative, education news and community pages.
   http://www.lsp.open.ac.uk/

» Open Library
   Library services to students, staff, researchers and members of the public.
   http://library.open.ac.uk/

» Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA)
   Information about OUSBA. Includes general advice on opening and controlling accounts and a link to a secure area where personal information can be accessed.
   https://msds.open.ac.uk/your-record/ousba/index.htm

» Open University UK Help
   Online help for Open University related questions. A non profit website run by Open University Alumni.
   http://www.openuniversityuk.co.uk

» Open University Worldwide
   Catalogue of undergraduate course materials and resources. Self study workbooks, audiocassettes, videos study packs and CD-ROM's available for purchase.
   http://www.ouw.co.uk/

» Open University on TV
   Television and radio listings for all Open University BBC course-related broadcasts.
   http://www.open2.net/

» Open Universiuty Alumni Community
   Provides resources for all past students of the Open University. News, events, calendar and service details available.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/alumni/

» Planning Studies
   Advice and guidance about planning your Open University studies.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/learning/planning-studies/

» Resources for Open University Teachers and Students. (ROUTES)
   Library of online resources for OU courses specifically chosen by course teams.
   http://routes.open.ac.uk

» Services for Disabled Students
   Information on how the OU supports disabled students and the facilities they can obtain.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/disability/

» Services for disabled students
   Advice and guidance for OU students with a disability, for study needs, funding, course materials, and support
   http://www.open.ac.uk/disability/pages/common/index.php

» Sesame
   Stories from the Open University's newspaper.
   http://www3.open.ac.uk/sesame/rssfeed.aspx

» Sesame e-Xtra
   Sesame is the printed version of the newspaper linking 180,000 OU students, tutors and staff worldwide. This site updates the paper version.
   http://www3.open.ac.uk/sesame/

» Skills for OU Study
   Resources for students to help them develop their study skills.
   http://www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy/

» Student Home
   Web services for Open University students. Information about computer services, personal record access, online prospectus, course materials. (Requires OU username and password to obtain access.)
   http://www.open.ac.uk/students/

» TeachandLearn.net
   An online Continuing Professional Development service for anyone associated with teaching or support of schools. Includes sample courses, details of who the courses are aimed at and contact information.
   http://www.teachandlearn.net