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Confronting food poverty, one meal at a time
When 39-year-old Rachel Bresnahan from Stockport isn’t studying towards her Open University BA (Hons) Degree in Youth Work, she’s out tackling food poverty in her local community. Here, she takes a brief pause to share her story. “I love my community,” says Rachel. “I grew up here in Cherry Tree, Romiley. As the council estate […]
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Ukraine: as cyber security risks grow – how can we protect ourselves?
In an increasingly digital society, both individuals and businesses rely quite heavily on digital technologies. The increasing number of cyber security threats and attacks are potentially devastating both to individuals and businesses. This threat has worsened since the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Here, Dr Chitra Balakrishna, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the […]
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Invasion of Ukraine: four key insights
Jamie Gaskarth, Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at The Open University, gives a brief overview of the attack on Ukraine and the global response, including the sanctions imposed so far, and where the future may lead. Prof Gaskarth is a frequent commentator and contributor to both media and government on foreign policy and […]
Ukraine war: RT coverage is biased and misleading but banning the network may not be a good idea
By Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody, The Open University YouTube has blocked access across Europe to Russia’s state-funded international broadcasters, RT (formerly Russia Today) and Sputnik – including to the UK. The decision follows the announcement on February 27 of expanded sanctions against Russia by the European Commission, which saw RT, Sputnik and their subsidiaries, banned across […]
Juries are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial
By Dr Lee John Curley, The Open University; Itiel Dror, UCL, and Dr James Munro, The Open University From CSI to Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. Especially when things come to a climactic ending and jurors decide on a […]
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Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the war in Ukraine
The latest news, expert commentary and resources for Open University students and staff on the war in Ukraine. Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the invasion of Ukraine We are appalled and horrified by the scenes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We condemn this unprovoked act of war and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, […]
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Ruby clouds and water behaving strangely – what we found when studying an exoplanet’s dark side
by Joanna Barstow, The Open University Since astronomers discovered the first planet orbiting a star other than the Sun, we have found many worlds that are very unlike the ones in our own Solar System. A large number of these “exoplanets” are large, gaseous planets roughly the size of Jupiter, orbiting close to their parent […]
The Power of Plants: join The OU and BBC for a virtual Green Planet event
Join us for a virtual event this Friday (25 February) with the experts behind The Open University (OU) / BBC programme, The Green Planet. The Green Planet first aired on the BBC in January, offering a stunning insight into our world’s flora, presented by the legendary Sir David Attenborough. The event will be shot in […]
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‘Metal clouds and rain made of liquid gems’ – new research into exoplanet atmosphere
A group of astronomers, including Joanna Barstow from The Open University and experts from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA), have examined the atmosphere of a ‘hot Jupiter’ exoplanet, discovering how water changes physical state between day and night. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, an international collaboration of scientists led by Thomas Mikal-Evans from […]
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Being Black and British: OU/BBC series explores what it’s like for six housemates
A two-part series co-produced by the BBC and the OU brings six black Britons from very different backgrounds and viewpoints together to share their personal stories and debate being black and British. We Are Black and British, airs on consecutive evenings beginning on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th February on BBC Two at 9pm. Six […]
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