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From prisoner to OU student and staff member
Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski’s story shows exactly how life-changing education can be. His journey has taken him from a prisoner, to an OU student and now to an OU member of staff supporting the Students in Secure Environments team. Stephen first began studying for his BSc in Social Science with The Open University while he was in […]
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From the West End to the OU – how study set Karena on a new path
As an Open University student turned Associate Lecturer, Karena Serdecka-Rhodes-Bell understands first-hand how education can help to open new doors. Karena previously worked as a professional actress, singer and musician, performing in the West End and on TV, film and radio, before her OU psychology degree inspired her to become an OU Associate Lecturer. “I […]
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Police photo lineups: how background colours can skew eye witness identification
Catriona Havard, The Open University and Martin Thirkettle, Sheffield Hallam University Identification parades can be powerful evidence in securing convictions in criminal cases. But eyewitness evidence is notoriously prone to errors – and organisations such as the Innocent Project have found out that 70% of wrongful convictions that were later exonerated had verdicts based on […]
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Eye witness accuracy affected by background colour in ID parades, research finds
Research shows differing background colours in Police ID parades can affect eye witness accuracy
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The Fires that Foretold Grenfell wins best broadcast award
Arresting, well-researched, with strong emotional impact was how OU BBC co-production The Fires that Foretold Grenfell was described by the judges at the Learning on Screen Awards. The 60-minute documentary told the dramatic and haunting story of five fires that foretold the Grenfell disaster. Told through memories of survivors, the bereaved, firefighters, safety experts, and […]
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Shakespeare: research blows away stereotypes and reveals teenagers actually love the Bard
When you think of inner-city teenagers, what springs to mind? For many, it’s hoodies, video games – and probably hating Shakespeare. But my research proves that this stereotype is far from the truth. Shakespeare holds a contested place in the English national curriculum as the only compulsory writer to be studied between the ages of […]
Spotlight on OU Researchers at 50
As The Open University celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look back at some of the key people who have influenced the course of OU research along the way. Derek Pugh Professor Derek Pugh is a British psychologist and business theorist known for his work in the field of organisational development. In 1983, he […]
From OU Student to Autism Campaigner
Jane’s story is one of resilience and of achieving against adversity. Despite her own deteriorating health, singlehandedly raising two sons with their own health conditions, homelessness and redundancy, Jane was determined to further her education and be a voice for others. Jane has won awards for her studying achievements and, although she can no longer […]
Charity t-shirt scandals: Is a low wage better than no wage at all?
The news that workers in Bangladesh were being paid 35p an hour to produce the Spice Girls t-shirt, emblazoned with ‘Gender Justice’ on the back, caused consternation. Dr Lorena Lombardozzi, Lecturer in Economics, blogs for LSE about the problem with the lack of accountability in value-chains. Empty celebrity promises Dr Lombardozzi says there is a […]
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Paging the poets!
Following on from our hugely successful 50 word flash fiction competition in January, we’ve decided to continue the theme for World Poetry Day! All in aid of helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary, join us on social media today for an inspiring photographic prompt, and then get involved by submitting a 50 word poem.
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