Open University – Open to Who?

The Open University until recently offered affordable part-time correspondence courses at degree level, but has been subject to the same changes in funding as traditional brick universities. In fact, it had an even bigger hike in fees. In 2012, the cost of a 60-credit module – a sixth of an Open undergraduate degree – rose…

Owen Jones Now Supporting Hillary Clinton

Owen Jones has demonstrated once again how little understanding he has of the social and political forces currently at work by calling for Sanders supporters to rally behind Hillary Clinton. He writes: Undoubtedly, the vast majority of Sanders’ supporters will vote for Hillary Clinton, despite a media focus on those pledging to do otherwise. Yes,…