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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland – documentary about the Troubles
A gripping new Open University/BBC co-production series on the Troubles in Northern Ireland is about to air containing interviews with people whose lives were changed forever by conflict. The powerful new five-part documentary is broadcasting on BBC Two, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer today, Monday 22 May at 9pm. Once Upon a Time in […]
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OU study highlights the impact of cyber victimisation on those living with chronic conditions
Dr Zhraa Alhaboby, academic in health sciences at The Open University (OU), has published research highlighting the scale and impact of cyber victimisation on those living with long-term conditions or disabilities. Sadly, people living with chronic conditions experience harassment in both offline and online contexts. In this study, cyber-victimisation is used as an umbrella term […]
New research aims to revolutionise care for older people
New research on social care and older people resulted in a toolkit designed by The Open University aimed at transforming the well-being of older people and staff in the care sector. It is based on an emerging understanding of ‘relational care’ an approach which represents a shift to a more multidirectional flow of care where […]
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The Real CSI returns to our screens for a third series
If you’re a fan of forensics put a date in your diary to watch the latest series of The Open University/BBC co-production ‘The Real CSI’. The first episode of four in this series airs at 9pm today 16 May on BBC 2 and charts the case of a brutal rape of a woman by a […]
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OU study could provide first ever timeline of Jupiter’s origins
A new study by an OU academic has provided a ground-breaking new insight into a huge Solar System event, the formation and migration of Jupiter. The research, published today in Nature Astronomy was led by Ben Rider Stokes at the OU and supported by an international team of experts and funded by the UK Science […]
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Leading science-fiction writer receives Honorary Doctorate from the OU
One of Britain’s leading science-fiction writers Dr Stephen Baxter has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by The Open University. The Liverpool-born writer has captivated generations of science-fiction fans and has worked with esteemed writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Alastair Reynolds and OU honorary graduate Terry Pratchett. He originally read mathematics at Cambridge University and […]
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‘The conversation around women in sports is changing – long may that continue’
As excitement builds for the Women’s FA Cup Final this weekend, we caught up with OU graduate and football fanatic Allana, whose community foundation is inspiring the next generation of female footballers to reach their potential. Allana’s career has gone from strength to strength since completing the OU’s Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree. With a […]
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OU space scientists provide new insight into the evolution of Mars’ atmosphere
Scientists at The Open University (OU) have analysed isotopic measurements in the atmosphere of Mars, providing new information on the evolution of the Martian climate throughout history and the origin of surface organics on Mars. The atmosphere of Mars, which is mostly made of carbon dioxide (CO2), is relatively enriched in ‘heavy’ carbon (13C) with […]
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New report examines whether the Lifelong Learning Entitlement will meet its ambitions
The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) is part of the UK Government’s reforms to post-18 education and training in England. It will offer students a loan equivalent to four years’ worth of tuition fees (currently £37,000), which can be used flexibly over their working lives. This can be used to pay for short courses, modules or […]
Meet the historian on the Lady Killers team
While the second series of the BBC podcast “Lady Killers” continues to entertain audiences with its feminist take on 19th and early 20th Century murderesses, we spoke to the academic consultant on the series – billed as the programme’s ‘resident historian’ Professor Rosalind Crone from The Open University. Murder most horrid sells. And when you […]
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