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The Israel/Iran 12-day war – what comes next
In the aftermath of the ‘12-day war’ between Israel and Iran, Open University academic Dr Edward Wastnidge, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies, lays out the underlying recent historical causes and talks about what comes next. While the war might have been brought to a halt via the ceasefire, both sides will be […]
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Timing Is Everything: A New Take on Planet Formation
A meteoritic fragment from a long-lost planet in the outer Solar System has been discovered — and it’s rewriting the story of when planets form. Dr Ben Rider-Stokes, a researcher at The Open University (OU), has identified a unique meteorite that challenges the long-standing view that planets near the Sun formed earlier than those farther […]
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Open University Tutor makes the King’s Honours list
Open University tutor, Diane Powles, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to Nursing and to Education in the Kings Birthday Honours list 2025. The honours list gives recognition to people who have made outstanding contributions to their sectors across the UK. On finding out she had been honoured, Diane said: […]
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New series of OU/BBC radio show, Inside Health
Today (Tues 1st July), a new nine-part OU/BBC series of Inside Health airs weekly on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 09:30. This series demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.Visit our Broadcast & Partnerships site OU Connect where you can find a new online quiz exploring […]
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‘I’ve been able to achieve a Law degree without sacrificing the sport I love’ says professional tennis player Alice
Thinking ahead to life after tennis, Alice, 26, was determined to lay the foundations for a new career, while still playing the sport she loves. Discovering that she could do both by choosing to study at The Open University, Alice shares how she achieved a first-class degree in Law alongside a hectic competition schedule on […]
New university collaborative ‘ResearchPlus’ announced to give leading research universities a voice and help boost UK research and innovation.
Today, ten leading research-focused universities announced their intention to form a new strategic partnership. ‘ResearchPlus’ will give a collective voice to universities that constitute a critical element of the UK’s research and innovation system, and that deliver vital research-informed education and advanced skills. ResearchPlus has the primary aim of enhancing the strength of the UK’s […]
Skills organisation for young people partners with The Open University
Birmingham-based Young Leaders Club (YLC) is working with The Open University (OU) to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds reach for their goals through an exciting education collaboration. This new partnership will extend the club’s existing educational support by signposting its members to the OU’s OpenLearn Create platform, a treasure-trove of free courses on skills […]
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The OU to receive funding for new programme of mathematics teaching
The Maths Degrees for the Future scheme today names five universities who will share a £2.5 million fund to pilot new maths teaching and outreach, including The Open University (OU). The new national programme, launched by the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences (CaMS), aims to create ‘next-gen’ degree designs that connect foundational mathematical sciences to their […]
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New OU/BBC co-production explores mental health
A new OU/BBC programme Heston: My life with bipolar airs on Thursday 19 June, at 8pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Heston Blumenthal is one the world’s greatest chefs, with six Michelin stars to his name. Yet in 2023, Heston started experiencing hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, his behaviour so extreme, wife Melanie decided to […]
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Free course aims to raise the profile of women composers in classical music
A new free course from The Open University’s OpenLearn site has been launched aimed at helping performers in the classical music industry to diversify their repertoire to include more works by women composers. The short course called “Women transforming classical music” spans just six hours, and is aimed at ensembles, individuals and organisations within the […]
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