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Awarded for HR Excellence in Research

We are recognised for commitment to researcher career development.

The European Commission's ‘HR Excellence in Research’ badge acknowledges The Open University's alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment, the University’s alignment with the UK QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes  and the UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. The Open University's Concordat Implementation Plan can be accessed here.
 

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The OU does world-leading innovative research and development which influences policy and enriches lives.

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'University of the Air'

The OU wishes to commission four artists to celebrate 50 years since Harold Wilson announced his plans for a 'University of the Air'. The OU is using this key date as an opportunity to celebrate OU research and its impact on society today.

Submissions now open


Global reach of postgraduate research students

Join a community of research students spread over four continents.