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Science at the OU

Welcome to the Open University Faculty of Science, home to 4 departments and one research institute.

Some of our cutting edge science as well as our courses and other activities can be found in these pages.  We hope that you will find what you are looking for.

Ely Cathedral

An Unusual Degree Ceremony

In the last three days I have attended three Open University degree ceremonies. Two of these took place in the grandeur of Ely Cathedral and were, as always, joyful occasions in which we were able to share in our students’ successes.

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Are You Ready For Science?

Are you planning to study a science course? You’ll probably want to make sure that you have the necessary background, knowledge and skills to be able to enjoy the course fully. Check out the Are You Ready For Science materials which are available for most of our courses.

Bang Goes The Theory demonstrates Einstein's Theory of Relativity

8th September 2010

Bang Goes The Theory demonstrates Einstein's Theory of Relativity

This summer an atomic clock held at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington was flown around the world by BBC One’s Bang Goes The Theory, produced in partnership with The Open University, in the first televised test of Einstein’s ...

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