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Open University celebrates Beagle 2 legacy and looks to the future of space research
The Open University celebrated its pioneering contribution to space exploration today (7 October 2026) with the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Beagle 2 mission alongside a showcase of the University’s current and future space research. Led by the late Professor Colin Pillinger and a team including scientists and engineers at The Open University, Beagle […]
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The many ways young care leavers are being failed by society
The price of leaving care Justin Rogers, Lecturer in Social Work at the Open University The review of 112 deaths among care leavers aged 18 to 24 in England in 2025 estimated that their death rate was three-to-four times that of their peers. Of the 47 female care leavers whose deaths were recorded, 24 were […]
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The UK’s pension triple lock has done its job and needs to be retired
The UK’s pension triple lock has only been in place for 15 years. But it’s done the job it was brought in to do, and now it should be scrapped, says Jonquil Lowe, Senior Lecturer In Economics And Personal Finance, The Open University. So the prime minister is right to want to change it. Because […]
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BBC Bitesize and The Open University launch Bitesize Careers Follow Your Passion to help young people discover careers through the things they love
The new careers initiative aims to tackle the careers awareness gap, as research finds 57% of teenagers have no idea what career they want, but 30% prioritise working in an area they are passionate about. BBC Bitesize and The Open University have joined forces to launch Bitesize Careers Follow Your Passion, a new careers initiative […]
New research boosts prospects for finding life in the icy plumes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus
How likely are we to find extra terrestrial life in our Solar System? A study published in Science Advances involving OU academics shows that potential traces of life in the hidden ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be easier to detect than previously thought. The research demonstrates that components of the ocean water become separated from […]
The Open University and Cisco mark 20 years of partnership advancing digital skills
Two decades of collaboration have helped thousands of learners develop technology skills, widened participation in digital education and created new opportunities for educators and communities across the UK. The Open University (OU) and Cisco are marking 20 years of partnership, celebrating two decades of collaboration to expand access to digital skills and help learners develop […]
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OU technology brings Dunster Castle’s rare gilt leather collection to life
Visitors to the National Trust’s Dunster Castle can now explore its rare 17th-century gilt leather collection in a new immersive film created by The Open University (OU). Shown in a dedicated room before visitors enter the Leather Gallery, the film reveals the stories, craftsmanship and hidden details behind one of the castle’s most remarkable collections. […]
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Open University celebrates win at Armed Forces awards for “exceptional achievement” in the community
The Open University is delighted to announce it was amongst the winners at the prestigious Armed Forces Community Awards on Thursday September 18th, picking up the Education, Training and Development Award. This auspicious award reflects the life-changing power of education to transform lives and the determination of the veterans that The Open University (OU) is […]
New national event to unlock the UK’s untapped maternal talent pool
Beyondtheschoolrun and The Open University (OU) are to launch a national flagship event to redefine motherhood, potential and the future of work. For generations, the conversation around motherhood and work has focused on what women “return” to: returning to work; returning to confidence; returning to careers; returning to who they were before. Now a new […]
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Novel resources created by The Open University to support witnesses in health and social care professional conduct hearings
A comprehensive package of bespoke online resources has been developed by The Open University researchers to assist witnesses who give evidence in professional regulatory (Fitness to Practise) hearings. It follows a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded project, Witness to Harm, Holding to Account, investigating public witnesses’ experiences of health and social […]
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