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Top road safety figures are backing Open University-led research into the dangers of hands-free phone use while driving
The UK’s roads policing lead and the CEO of The Road Safety Trust are supporting the findings of an Open University educational project highlighting to police that hands-free phone use while driving is no safe alternative to hand-held use. The project called “We need to talk about hands-free”, was funded by The Road Safety Trust, […]
OU space scientists awarded grant to investigate a Mars’ atmospheric mystery
A new research grant awarded to scientists at The Open University (OU) will make it possible to investigate the long-standing mystery of ozone on Mars. The atmosphere of Mars, which is mostly made of carbon dioxide (CO2), has trace amounts of ozone present, at levels far lower than that found on Earth. A long-standing problem […]
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Two OU/BBC co-productions win recognition at key film awards
The Open University’s Broadcasts and Partnerships team is celebrating after two OU/BBC co-productions won accolades at the Broadcast Awards in the heart of London’s Mayfair recently. The event was staged at Park Lane’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House where it was revealed that ‘Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland’ and ‘Inside Our Autistic Minds’, won […]
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OU/BBC documentary series Drugs Map of Britain returns with new episodes
Four brand new episodes from series two of the hard-hitting OU/BBC series Drugs Map of Britain will air from Tuesday 13th February on BBC Three at 9pm. The series dives into the real world of drug users and dealers in the UK today, cutting through the headlines to lay bare the realities of British youth […]
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Nature award for polar bear photo shows that images of these magnificent creatures still have the power to move people
Sam Shaw, who is a lecturer in History of Art at The Open University, says he had ‘mixed feelings’ with the revelation that this polar bear picture won a nature award. Here he tells us of the ‘fascinating’ journey his research took him on in fathoming why these bears have come to illustrate the demise […]
New OU led films for BBC Morning Live
The Open University (OU) have led on six films in partnership with the BBC for the popular BBC ONE show Morning Live. The films will explore a broad range of topics such as demystifying cognitive behavioural therapy and muscle loss and will feature on Morning Live which broadcasts daily from 09.30 on BBC One. The […]
Ministry of Justice film ‘Served’ featuring interview with OU academic wins award
In just five months a film released only online about prisoners learning catering skills and featuring Open University history professor Rosalind Crone has gone on to gain over 106,000 views and collect a trade award. The film, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, shows how prisoners at HM Prison Lincoln learn new skills through training […]
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The Open University among winners of the prestigious AI Fairness Innovation Challenge
The Open University (OU) has been successful in the highly competitive AI Fairness Innovation Challenge delivered by the UK’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Innovate UK. Out of 75 submissions nationwide, only four were selected for funding, with the OU emerging as one of the coveted winners. This achievement underscores the university’s […]
The Open University aims to help transform the fortunes of employers
In another collaboration with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) The Open University is contributing its 50 years of experience working with businesses to help employers prosper by assisting them in developing the skills they need. It’s all part of the BCC’s new Future of the UK Economy initiative, chaired by the OU’s Chancellor Baroness […]
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Meet the OU apprentices readying to take the science industry by storm
To celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), we spoke to The Open University’s (OU) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) apprentices who are working and training in the university’s labs. Through a partnership with training provider Tiro, the OU provides the employer-led side of laboratory training on site in Milton Keynes. The […]
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