• The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise deemed 87 per cent of our research as ‘internationally excellent’
• We rank in the top third of UK universities for the quality of our research
• Our research in Art & Design ranks third in the UK
• Our research in Development Studies ranks fourth in the UK
• Our research in Design, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Education and History of Art is ranked among the best in the UK

The OU research careers mission is to:

• Provide excellent training and development opportunities for researchers at all stages of their career so that they excel in their professional areas.

Our world-leading innovative research and development ranks in the top third of UK universities. It influences policy and practice from local to global levels. Our researchers conduct research which is often fed back into their teaching materials, strengthening the quality of both.

The Open University's world-class collection of resources for researchers.

Open Research Online is an open access resource that can be searched or browsed freely.