Tips & Insights

July 20, 2020

How a healthy immune system helped Open Universities Australia adapt quickly and easily when needed

Open University Australia’s Agile Lead, James Pulling, reveals how the organisation adapted in the challenging times brought about by COVID-19. 6 minute read.

July 16, 2020

Why working 5 days in the office may be a thing of the past

If you were asked to go back to the office for 5 days a week, starting tomorrow, what would be your reaction? As many businesses are finding, employees want a more flexible working environment. 

July 06, 2020

Future-proofing your career during isolation

Feeling anxious about your career? With coronavirus putting many of our lives on hold, it’s understandable. We asked a career expert for her advice. 

June 29, 2020

Given the pandemic, is online study the way of the future?

While online study has been around for some time, the current situation has been a catalyst for greater uptake in remote learning. Will things revert to how they were, or are they changed for good? 

July 29, 2020

Torrens University joins OUA, as we celebrate passing our goal of 20 unis in 2020

At Open Universities Australia (OUA), we’re excited to offer greater choice in online courses - as we welcome our twenty-first university: Torrens University Australia. 4 minute read. 

May 25, 2020

Charles Sturt University joins OUA

We’re proud to announce that Charles Sturt University will be joining the Open Universities Australia (OUA) platform. 

May 14, 2020

University of Adelaide joins OUA

This week, we welcome the University of Adelaide to the growing range of leading Australian universities available to study with through OUA.

April 01, 2020

Get swept up in the language of yoga

Antonetta is always looking for ways to deepen her connection to yoga – it led her to study Sanskrit, online with ANU, through Open Universities Australia (OUA). 

August 04, 2020

It's tax time. As a student, do you know what you're entitled to?

We chatted to Ashley Debenham – tax expert at etax.com.au – about the common mistakes they see students make, and how to avoid them. We also look at how COVID-19 might impact your tax. 

August 04, 2020

The OUA open door policy explained

Studying through Open Universities Australia is for everyone. We have an open-door policy for most of the undergraduate subjects we offer.  That means there are no entry barriers in front of these subjects – no scores or prior experience requirements. 

July 03, 2020

Year 12s: Will COVID-19 affect your chances of getting into uni?

The coronavirus has disrupted pretty much everything we do, and school hasn’t been spared. Almost all Australian students have had time away from classroom learning over the first half of 2020. So, will it affect your chances of getting into uni?

May 26, 2020

Pandemic pets: The best stories of animals during isolation

From a bulldog that got gloomy to a kitty who became a TV presenter, here are the best anecdotes from people around the world trying to work and study with pets for colleagues.