Toxic media have responded to the US midterm results exactly how we thought they would - with a collective crashout.
Ads include:
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🟣 GBN: #Sky, #Trailfinders, #Dormeo & #Boxt
#ChumpAgenda #StopFundingHate
Ads include:
🟣 Talk: #IKEA, #OpenUniversity, #Lululemon, #Lidl, #Sainsburys, #VisionExpress, #EE & #Ford
🟣 GBN: #Sky, #Trailfinders, #Dormeo & #Boxt
#ChumpAgenda #StopFundingHate
November 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Toxic media have responded to the US midterm results exactly how we thought they would - with a collective crashout.
Ads include:
🟣 Talk: #IKEA, #OpenUniversity, #Lululemon, #Lidl, #Sainsburys, #VisionExpress, #EE & #Ford
🟣 GBN: #Sky, #Trailfinders, #Dormeo & #Boxt
#ChumpAgenda #StopFundingHate
Ads include:
🟣 Talk: #IKEA, #OpenUniversity, #Lululemon, #Lidl, #Sainsburys, #VisionExpress, #EE & #Ford
🟣 GBN: #Sky, #Trailfinders, #Dormeo & #Boxt
#ChumpAgenda #StopFundingHate
Studying in Milton Keynes: universities, housing and student life
#CostOfLiving #MiltonKeynes #OpenUniversity #StudentCities #StudentHousing
edufabtech.com/blog/studyin...
#CostOfLiving #MiltonKeynes #OpenUniversity #StudentCities #StudentHousing
edufabtech.com/blog/studyin...
November 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Studying in Milton Keynes: universities, housing and student life
#CostOfLiving #MiltonKeynes #OpenUniversity #StudentCities #StudentHousing
edufabtech.com/blog/studyin...
#CostOfLiving #MiltonKeynes #OpenUniversity #StudentCities #StudentHousing
edufabtech.com/blog/studyin...
#Corbyn got more votes than #Blair I think.
Tory lite New Labour
Mrs Bevan, a Scot, created The #OpenUniversity, while her husband created #NHS
If medical care (NHS) can be nationalised so can Energy.
It's a political decision to keep Energy privatised. Thatcher would be proud of Burnham
😄🌹
#Labour
Tory lite New Labour
Mrs Bevan, a Scot, created The #OpenUniversity, while her husband created #NHS
If medical care (NHS) can be nationalised so can Energy.
It's a political decision to keep Energy privatised. Thatcher would be proud of Burnham
😄🌹
#Labour
Well -
first he'd need to have won a GE - vanishingly unlikely, given no leader from the Left of Labour have ever won one
then he'd have to have managed to process - alongside leaving the EU - also vanishingly unlikely
he is a nice old boy, but do not expect him to turn into Nye Bevan .....
first he'd need to have won a GE - vanishingly unlikely, given no leader from the Left of Labour have ever won one
then he'd have to have managed to process - alongside leaving the EU - also vanishingly unlikely
he is a nice old boy, but do not expect him to turn into Nye Bevan .....
November 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
#Corbyn got more votes than #Blair I think.
Tory lite New Labour
Mrs Bevan, a Scot, created The #OpenUniversity, while her husband created #NHS
If medical care (NHS) can be nationalised so can Energy.
It's a political decision to keep Energy privatised. Thatcher would be proud of Burnham
😄🌹
#Labour
Tory lite New Labour
Mrs Bevan, a Scot, created The #OpenUniversity, while her husband created #NHS
If medical care (NHS) can be nationalised so can Energy.
It's a political decision to keep Energy privatised. Thatcher would be proud of Burnham
😄🌹
#Labour
"the Palestine exception extends beyond [...] Western power centers to Arab [...] institutions. Educators throughout the Arab world are well aware that discussions of Palestine have become [...] territories into which [nobody] dare venture [...] #OpenUniversity
thinkingpalestine.com/three-years-...
thinkingpalestine.com/three-years-...
Three Years into Genocide: Palestine is Global, but Who Still Silences It?
The author examines Palestine’s growing global solidarity movement, confronting Western complicity, Arab repression and the silencing of resistance across academia.
thinkingpalestine.com
November 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"the Palestine exception extends beyond [...] Western power centers to Arab [...] institutions. Educators throughout the Arab world are well aware that discussions of Palestine have become [...] territories into which [nobody] dare venture [...] #OpenUniversity
thinkingpalestine.com/three-years-...
thinkingpalestine.com/three-years-...
So, in conclusion, the #openuniversity have a poorly design registration page ... which currently doesn't actually register you as a user.
There is no warning about this on the registration page.
I despair.
8/8
There is no warning about this on the registration page.
I despair.
8/8
November 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
So, in conclusion, the #openuniversity have a poorly design registration page ... which currently doesn't actually register you as a user.
There is no warning about this on the registration page.
I despair.
8/8
There is no warning about this on the registration page.
I despair.
8/8
Religious Studies: Why Study with Us?
Watch to explore what the degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University has to offer and why you should study with us!
#ReligiousStudies #OpenUniversity #OU #RS @OU_FASS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTg...
Watch to explore what the degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University has to offer and why you should study with us!
#ReligiousStudies #OpenUniversity #OU #RS @OU_FASS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTg...
Introduce Religion, Philosophy and Ethics degree at the Open University
YouTube video by Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at The OU
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Religious Studies: Why Study with Us?
Watch to explore what the degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University has to offer and why you should study with us!
#ReligiousStudies #OpenUniversity #OU #RS @OU_FASS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTg...
Watch to explore what the degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University has to offer and why you should study with us!
#ReligiousStudies #OpenUniversity #OU #RS @OU_FASS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGTg...
and with that, assignment number one of year five is done #openuniversity
Woman Crying, Feeling Tired
ALT: Woman Crying, Feeling Tired
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October 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
and with that, assignment number one of year five is done #openuniversity
As part of my occasional posts on #poorux today I'm trying to register with the #openuniversity and it's not going well.
This is the URL of the form
https://www.open.ac.uk/account/createaccount/
First issue: they require your title, from a pull down list, and of course it's gendered unless you […]
This is the URL of the form
https://www.open.ac.uk/account/createaccount/
First issue: they require your title, from a pull down list, and of course it's gendered unless you […]
Original post on mastodon.scot
mastodon.scot
November 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
As part of my occasional posts on #poorux today I'm trying to register with the #openuniversity and it's not going well.
This is the URL of the form
https://www.open.ac.uk/account/createaccount/
First issue: they require your title, from a pull down list, and of course it's gendered unless you […]
This is the URL of the form
https://www.open.ac.uk/account/createaccount/
First issue: they require your title, from a pull down list, and of course it's gendered unless you […]
⚠️ Open University is reporting an Incident since 15:44 UTC
"Issues with OU Web Sites"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12471772
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Issues with OU Web Sites"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12471772
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: Issues with OU Web Sites · November 5, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on November 5, 2026: We are currently experiencing some technical issues with some OU Web Sites which are being investigated. We will share further updates soon Started 3:44 PM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 6m). Affected: Major Incident, Major Incident (Major Incident), Other services.
pingoru.io
November 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
⚠️ Open University is reporting an Incident since 15:44 UTC
"Issues with OU Web Sites"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12471772
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Issues with OU Web Sites"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12471772
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
🌊 Dive in! #OUSTEM & BBC present Blue Planet III, narrated by David Attenborough. "Tropical Seas" premieres 2 Nov—explore vibrant reefs & ocean mysteries!
Watch on BBC One or iPlayer. 🐠🌏
#BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #OpenUniversity
Watch on BBC One or iPlayer. 🐠🌏
#BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #OpenUniversity
October 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌊 Dive in! #OUSTEM & BBC present Blue Planet III, narrated by David Attenborough. "Tropical Seas" premieres 2 Nov—explore vibrant reefs & ocean mysteries!
Watch on BBC One or iPlayer. 🐠🌏
#BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #OpenUniversity
Watch on BBC One or iPlayer. 🐠🌏
#BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #OpenUniversity
She thinks she's helping write my assignment. Clearly the only part of her that needs warming is her toes 😂
#openuniversity #studying
#openuniversity #studying
October 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM
She thinks she's helping write my assignment. Clearly the only part of her that needs warming is her toes 😂
#openuniversity #studying
#openuniversity #studying
CareersFest 2026 is coming! 2–13 Nov: Two weeks of events to connect with employers, explore UK growth sectors, and find roles that match your interests—even in surprising places. Everyone’s welcome, whatever your background or goals.
#CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #Careers #Inclusion
#CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #Careers #Inclusion
October 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
CareersFest 2026 is coming! 2–13 Nov: Two weeks of events to connect with employers, explore UK growth sectors, and find roles that match your interests—even in surprising places. Everyone’s welcome, whatever your background or goals.
#CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #Careers #Inclusion
#CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #Careers #Inclusion
The Open University's website is reportedly down for some users right now. Are you one of them? #OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown statusisdown.com/service/the_...
Is The Open University down? Live status & outages - Status Is Down
Is The Open University down right now? Check the latest outage reports and share your experience. Get real-time alerts when The Open University is down.
statusisdown.com
October 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Open University's website is reportedly down for some users right now. Are you one of them? #OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown statusisdown.com/service/the_...
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 18:01 UTC
"StudentHome Access Problems"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, StudentHome, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12441631
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"StudentHome Access Problems"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, StudentHome, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12441631
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: StudentHome Access Problems · October 26, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on October 26, 2026: The University is currently experiencing some technical issues which mean that you cannot access StudentHome at the moment. We are working t Started 6:01 PM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 5m). Affected: Major Incident, Major Incident (Major Incident), StudentHome.
pingoru.io
October 26, 2026 at 6:06 PM
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 18:01 UTC
"StudentHome Access Problems"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, StudentHome, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12441631
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"StudentHome Access Problems"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, StudentHome, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12441631
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
The Open University's website is reportedly down for some users right now. Are you one of them? #OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
https://statusisdown.com/service/the_open_university/
https://statusisdown.com/service/the_open_university/
Is The Open University down? - Status Is Down
Is The Open University down right now? Check the latest outage reports and share your experience. Get real-time alerts when The Open University is down.
statusisdown.com
October 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The Open University's website is reportedly down for some users right now. Are you one of them? #OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
https://statusisdown.com/service/the_open_university/
https://statusisdown.com/service/the_open_university/
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 18:00 UTC
"Help Centre Unavail…"
Affects: Help Centre website, Other services, Other services — Other, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12429507
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Help Centre Unavail…"
Affects: Help Centre website, Other services, Other services — Other, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12429507
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: Help Centre Unavailable · October 21, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on October 21, 2026: Earlier today, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued advice to UK organisations warning of a worldwide critical security issue (h Started 6:00 PM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 6m). Affected: Help Centre website, Other services, Other services (Other services — Collaboration & Learning).
pingoru.io
October 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 18:00 UTC
"Help Centre Unavail…"
Affects: Help Centre website, Other services, Other services — Other, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12429507
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Help Centre Unavail…"
Affects: Help Centre website, Other services, Other services — Other, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12429507
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 15:22 UTC
"Learning Systems Unavailable"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Module websites, +3 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12428526
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Learning Systems Unavailable"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Module websites, +3 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12428526
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: Learning Systems Unavailable · October 21, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on October 21, 2026: Unfortunately our Learning Systems are unavailable at this time. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience of this unplanned downtime. We Started 3:22 PM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 5m). Affected: Major Incident, Major Incident (Major Incident), Module websites.
pingoru.io
October 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
🟠 Open University is reporting a Partial Outage since 15:22 UTC
"Learning Systems Unavailable"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Module websites, +3 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12428526
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Learning Systems Unavailable"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Module websites, +3 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12428526
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
⚠️ Open University is reporting a Incident since 15:14 UTC
"OUSBA Portal Unavailable"
Affects: Other services, Other
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12301097
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"OUSBA Portal Unavailable"
Affects: Other services, Other
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12301097
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: OUSBA Portal Unavailable — October 15, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on October 15, 2026: Due to a technical issue the OUSBA Portal is currently unavailable. We are working to restore access but if, if you would like to make a pay Started 3:14 PM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 5m). Affected: Other services, Other services (Other).
pingoru.io
October 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
⚠️ Open University is reporting a Incident since 15:14 UTC
"OUSBA Portal Unavailable"
Affects: Other services, Other
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12301097
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"OUSBA Portal Unavailable"
Affects: Other services, Other
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12301097
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
⚠️ Open University is reporting a Incident since 10:20 UTC
"Issues with CIRCE Weblets"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12186942
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Issues with CIRCE Weblets"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12186942
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Open University: Issues with CIRCE Weblets — October 7, 2026 · Pingoru
Open University incident on October 7, 2026: We are currently experiencing some technical issues with CIRCE Weblets, which are being investigated. We will share further updates soon and Started 10:20 AM UTC, resolved ongoing (● 5m). Affected: Major Incident, Major Incident (Major Incident), Other services.
pingoru.io
October 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM
⚠️ Open University is reporting a Incident since 10:20 UTC
"Issues with CIRCE Weblets"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12186942
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
"Issues with CIRCE Weblets"
Affects: Major Incident, Major Incident, Other services, +1 more
Live timeline → https://pingoru.io/providers/open-university/incidents/12186942
#OpenUniversity #OpenUniversityDown
Know a young person starting work, college or university?
This FREE online course from @OpenUniversity covers budgeting, banking, borrowing, student finance & more. A great resource to build money confidence & life skills.
🔗 buff.ly/1UZRagC
#FinancialEducation #LifeSkills
This FREE online course from @OpenUniversity covers budgeting, banking, borrowing, student finance & more. A great resource to build money confidence & life skills.
🔗 buff.ly/1UZRagC
#FinancialEducation #LifeSkills
Managing my money for young adults
As a young adult, it is essential to effectively manage your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking about your financial future.
buff.ly
September 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Know a young person starting work, college or university?
This FREE online course from @OpenUniversity covers budgeting, banking, borrowing, student finance & more. A great resource to build money confidence & life skills.
🔗 buff.ly/1UZRagC
#FinancialEducation #LifeSkills
This FREE online course from @OpenUniversity covers budgeting, banking, borrowing, student finance & more. A great resource to build money confidence & life skills.
🔗 buff.ly/1UZRagC
#FinancialEducation #LifeSkills
📢 Funding opportunity for OU Early Career Researchers!
The British Academy ECR Network Seed Fund offers up to £5,000 to develop new research collaborations and innovative ideas.
📅 Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
📩 ris-ba-ecrn@open.ac.uk
#ECR #ResearchFunding #OpenUniversity
The British Academy ECR Network Seed Fund offers up to £5,000 to develop new research collaborations and innovative ideas.
📅 Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
📩 ris-ba-ecrn@open.ac.uk
#ECR #ResearchFunding #OpenUniversity
September 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM
📢 Funding opportunity for OU Early Career Researchers!
The British Academy ECR Network Seed Fund offers up to £5,000 to develop new research collaborations and innovative ideas.
📅 Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
📩 ris-ba-ecrn@open.ac.uk
#ECR #ResearchFunding #OpenUniversity
The British Academy ECR Network Seed Fund offers up to £5,000 to develop new research collaborations and innovative ideas.
📅 Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
📩 ris-ba-ecrn@open.ac.uk
#ECR #ResearchFunding #OpenUniversity
It's back to University studies after a gap year 🫣
Stage 3 genetics- it's been a 3year gap since stage 2!
I seem to like giving myself a challenge 😆
The resources arrived today and the module page opens in 5days. It's getting real!
#openuniversity #student #maturestudent #biology #biologystudent
Stage 3 genetics- it's been a 3year gap since stage 2!
I seem to like giving myself a challenge 😆
The resources arrived today and the module page opens in 5days. It's getting real!
#openuniversity #student #maturestudent #biology #biologystudent
September 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
It's back to University studies after a gap year 🫣
Stage 3 genetics- it's been a 3year gap since stage 2!
I seem to like giving myself a challenge 😆
The resources arrived today and the module page opens in 5days. It's getting real!
#openuniversity #student #maturestudent #biology #biologystudent
Stage 3 genetics- it's been a 3year gap since stage 2!
I seem to like giving myself a challenge 😆
The resources arrived today and the module page opens in 5days. It's getting real!
#openuniversity #student #maturestudent #biology #biologystudent
Only a matter of days until the website opens for my Creative Writing module and I’m so excited to get a head start!
It feels amazing to finally be doing something I love for the rest of my degree - it’ll be more interesting!
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #WriterSky ✍🏻 #CreativeWriting
It feels amazing to finally be doing something I love for the rest of my degree - it’ll be more interesting!
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #WriterSky ✍🏻 #CreativeWriting
September 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Only a matter of days until the website opens for my Creative Writing module and I’m so excited to get a head start!
It feels amazing to finally be doing something I love for the rest of my degree - it’ll be more interesting!
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #WriterSky ✍🏻 #CreativeWriting
It feels amazing to finally be doing something I love for the rest of my degree - it’ll be more interesting!
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #WriterSky ✍🏻 #CreativeWriting
And so, I’ve finally received the book that will guide me through my Creative Writing module from October onwards - very exciting!
It feels surreal to say I’m a Creative Writing/History student now! ✍🏻
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #CreativeWriting #WriterSky
It feels surreal to say I’m a Creative Writing/History student now! ✍🏻
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #CreativeWriting #WriterSky
August 31, 2026 at 12:23 PM
And so, I’ve finally received the book that will guide me through my Creative Writing module from October onwards - very exciting!
It feels surreal to say I’m a Creative Writing/History student now! ✍🏻
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #CreativeWriting #WriterSky
It feels surreal to say I’m a Creative Writing/History student now! ✍🏻
#OpenUniversity #BookSky 📚💙 #CreativeWriting #WriterSky