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Research that changes the world

Submitted by Helene Murphy on Thu, 2013-07-11 10:42

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

Read how OU research is changing the world.

Developing a new theory of software engineering

Allowing industry to take design risks with confidence

Researchers at the OU are helping to save industry time and money through the use of a new engineering approach that guides development processes as well as identifying potential problem areas before a planned change is implemented.

Dr Jon Hall and Dr Lucia Rapanotti of the OU's Computing Department, invented Problem Oriented Engineering (POE), a theory and methodology which bridges the gap between the worlds of software and traditional engineering.

Forms and guidance notes

Submitted by Helene Murphy on Thu, 2013-03-21 14:42

Visit our forms and guidance notes page. If you have received an offer of registration, visit our registration page for directly registered students.
 

Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards

Submitted by Helene Murphy on Thu, 2013-02-28 10:23

The OU is working with Santander to offer opportunities to students and graduates.

The Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for student and graduate entrepreneurs. Not only will the Awards help bring cash investment to aid students with their business ideas, but they will also provide the winners with valuable press coverage through the recognition received from this initiative.

Affiliated Research Centres

Submitted by Yvonne Cook on Thu, 2013-02-21 12:37

Find out about our collaborations with top-ranking institutions through our Affiliated Research Centre (ARC) Programme.

Children's Research Centre runner up in national awards

Submitted by Yvonne Cook on Tue, 2013-02-19 13:38

An Open University centre which empowers children as active researchers was runner up in The Guardian University Awards’ Outstanding Research Impact 2013 category.



The Children’s Research Centre (CRC) trains and supports children to research topics they consider important, leading in some cases to impact on policy or practice.

Professor Tim Blackman

Submitted by Stuart Brown on Tue, 2013-02-19 09:25

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Scholarship and Quality

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Scholarship and Quality is responsible for the strategic development of research and scholarship across the University's faculties and institutes, and the quality assurance and enhancement of the University's taught programmes. Find out more about Professor Tim Blackman.

 

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