• Overall 87 per cent of all OU research was deemed ‘internationally recognised ’ or better in the 2008 RAE
• 80 per cent of OU research in Art and Design was deemed ‘internationally excellent’ or better
• 70 per cent of OU research in Earth and Environmental Science and Computer Science was deemed ‘internationally excellent’ or better
• Art & Design was ranked third in the UK and Development Studies ranked fourth

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We were awarded our first Athena SWAN Award in April 2013 for good practice in supporting the careers of women in science, technology, engineering and maths in higher education and research. Our Athena SWAN Bronze Award recognises our solid foundation for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture.

Equality and diversity continue to be at the heart of what we do in higher education and positions us as an inclusive, innovative and responsive institution.

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