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How the war in Ukraine is being fought
Military historian and Cold War expert Dr David Grummitt is a Staff Tutor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the OU. Here he shares his insight into how the war in Ukraine is being fought and its comparisons to the Cold War – the ‘conflict’ that never took place on the battlefield. […]
Artemis is a new body suit for period pain – here’s why it’s named after a Greek goddess
Helen King, Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, shares her knowledge of the Greek goddess Artemis whose name has been adopted by the makers of the latest garment used to ease period pain. A new body suit to control period pain is in the pipeline – and it’s called Artemis. Named after […]
Open University Business School alum Zoë Andre-Lawson honoured as an Influential Leader by prestigious education body
AACSB has named Open University Business School (OUBS) alum Zoë Andre-Lawson in its list of the top 25 influential leaders for 2023. The prestigious accolade recognises notable alumni from AACSB-accredited business schools whose inspiring work serves as a model for the next generation of business leaders, and the recipients of this year’s honours features individuals […]
Research discovers ‘forbidden’ ring of Solar System dwarf planet
An international team of astronomers, including Open University (OU) researchers, has discovered a ring around the distant dwarf planet Quaoar – a ring that should not exist. This questions our understanding of collision processes leading to the formation of planetary bodies, as reported in the 9 February 2023 issue of Nature. Quaoar is an icy […]
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The UK government may have rejected menopause protections – but workplaces are more supportive than ever
Jo Brewis is Professor of People and Organisations at The Open University Business School. She is the co-author of the 2017 government report The effects of menopause transition on women’s economic participation in the UK and an independent panel member for Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Here she discusses the progress made by some UK work places to […]
New Director for PolicyWISE
We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Dewi Knight to the role of Director of PolicyWISE, the OU’s major new public policy initiative, which will launch later this year. Dewi joins the OU from the Welsh Government where he is Specialist Adviser for Education Reform. Working at the heart of Welsh government for over […]
‘It was my route into nursing – no boat required’
Kerry Black, 30, is one of the first Nursing Associates to qualify through a partnership with The Open University and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Kerry shares how an apprenticeship has allowed her to pursue her NHS career dreams without having to leave her island home. “I started off at the GP surgery 10 […]
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‘There weren’t many women in the industry – I wanted to make a change’
After leaving school, Phoebe, 21, chose to fast-track her IT career by starting a digital apprenticeship with The Open University while working at technology company RDT. Phoebe’s journey began with an interest in video gaming. Having completed A-Levels in maths, economics and history, she knew that a role in IT was the route she wanted […]
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Looking back on three years of Brexit
It’s three years since Brexit so we asked professor of foreign policy and international relations Jamie Gaskarth to look back to see what has been achieved. Before Brexit, Britain was in a uniquely favourable position in global terms. Its closest ally, the United States, was the most powerful military actor in the world. Britain was […]
Meet the OU researcher using sunlight to create clean water
When Lois Damptey left her home in Ghana to study for a PhD with The Open University, she had one clear goal: for her research to help save lives. Now in the final year of her doctorate, Lois, 30, is exploring how solar energy can be used to create a low-cost water filtration system. The […]
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