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For any general enquiries about taught courses or any topic not listed below, please visit The Open University's main contact page.
For any research degrees enquiries, please call +44 (0) 1908 654882 or email the Research Degrees Office.
| For enquiries relating to: | Please contact: |
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| Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Research (MRes), the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) and the Affiliated Research Centre programme. | Dr Sara Spencer Head of Research Degrees Tel: +44 (0)1908 654882 Email: research-degrees-office@open.ac.uk |
| The OU Graduate School. | Dr James Bruce Graduate School Director Tel: +44 (0)1908 654171 Email: james.bruce@open.ac.uk |
| Collaboration with our academics on research projects, or knowledge exchange and enterprise activities. | Mrs Gemma Maldar Head of Research and Enterprise Tel: +44 (0)1908 659521 Email: enterprise@open.ac.uk |
| The Open University’s research strategy or research policies. | Dr Helen Fisher Acting Director of Academic Strategy Tel: +44 (0)1908 332997 Email: research-strategy@open.ac.uk |
| Research ethics at The Open University. | Tel: +44 (0)1908 654849 Email research-ethics@open.ac.uk |
| The Open University Research Career Development Programme and how we are implementing the UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. | Dr Anne Adams Associate Director, Academic Professional Development Tel: +44 (0)1908 858430 Email: research-training-development@open.ac.uk |
| Research at The Open University. | Dr Diana Stammers Acting Director of Research & Academic Strategy PA tel: +44 (0)1908 655577 Email: pvc-ras@open.ac.uk |
News & articles
Aspects of the Open: The evolution of the meaning of open education
As The Open University celebrated its 50th anniversary and its mission of openness, Martin Weller, Professor of Educational Technology at the OU, examined what the term ‘open’ means and considered what an ‘Open University’ would look like if we were to invent it now.
- OU academic calls for digital textbooks in the UK 19th February 2019
- Improving the integration of care for transgender people 7th February 2019
- Exploring if marketplaces create more inclusive societies 5th February 2019
Upcoming Events
Menopause and the workplace
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 15:30 to 16:30
Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA
'Fairness in knowing': How should we engage with the sciences?
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 18:00 to 19:00
Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA
Youth crime and justice: Does age matter?
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 18:00 to 19:00
Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA
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