News and Events

Fri 05 April 2013
Icelandic volcanoes more explosive than previously thought, scientists find
Following the 2010 travel chaos caused by volcanic ash, scientists have discovered another type of Icelandic volcanic eruption that could cause disruption in future.
Thu 28 March 2013
Stark findings about poverty in the UK revealed in OU collaborative report
Findings of a new report into poverty and social exclusion make grim reading of the extent of deprivation and financial difficulties faced by people in the UK.
Tue 26 March 2013
Medal for using statistics to advance medicine
Open University Statistician Professor Paddy Farrington has been awarded the Royal Statistical Society’s Bradford Hill Medal for his contributions to the theory and practice of medical research.
Thu 21 March 2013
Top international experts form taskforce to advise NHS on keeping patients safe from harm
Professor Jean Hartley, Professor of Public Leadership at The Open University Business School is one of the world-class panel of experts invited to join the Berwick Advisory Group which will advise the Prime Minister and the NHS on how to keep patients safe from harm.
Fri 15 March 2013
Research reveals that women buy more impulsively than men
A new OU/University College London (UCL) research project into people's attitudes towards money has revealed that impulse buying is more common among women than men.
Fri 22 February 2013
New OU research into teenage pregnancy
Progress in closing the teenage 'pregnancy gap' – the difference between local teenage pregnancy rates and the national average – is worse in areas assessed as having good practice, a study by The Open University and Durham University shows
Sun 03 February 2013
Carbon collapse of tropical peatlands informs global debate
Deforested tropical peatlands are haemorrhaging carbon from deep within their peat soils, according to new research published by The Open University and partners.
Sun 03 February 2013
Excellence in Research award reflects commitment to research careers
The Open University has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award, for its commitment to improving working conditions and career development for research staff.
Sat 02 February 2013
Open University awarded first ever Regius Professorship in Open Education
Professor Eileen Scanlon of The Open University’s Institute of Educational Technology (IET) has been awarded the first Regius Professorship in Open Education.
Fri 11 January 2013
Children's Research Centre shortlisted for Guardian award
An Open University centre which empowers children as active researchers has been shortlisted in The Guardian University Awards’ Outstanding Research Impact category.

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