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Early pregnancy endings are an overlooked workplace issue – here’s how that could change
Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations, The Open University; Ilaria Boncori, University of Essex, and Julie Davies, UCL In the UK, early pregnancy endings are defined as pregnancies that end before 24 weeks’ gestation. These include miscarriages, abortions (sometimes called terminations), ectopic pregnancies where an embryo implants outside of the womb, and molar pregnancies […]
Moon Night brings science to life at the OU
On Friday 13 December, The Open University’s Milton Keynes campus hosted a celebration of lunar science and exploration, offering opportunities for learning and discovery to visitors of all ages. More than 210 people visited the Walton Hall campus to take part in the two interactive events this year. A creative school competition focused on designing […]
Researchers pave the way for the toy and film industry to become more sustainable
Millions of children will delight in ripping open their presents under the tree later this month, oblivious of the carbon emissions that toys might notch up in the production and end-of-life process. While Dr Rebecca Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media at The Open University, doesn’t plan on ruining the festive moment, she recently […]
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5 ways OU study can supercharge your career
Whether you’re looking to climb the ladder or chasing the new career you’ve always dreamed of, studying with The Open University can unlock endless opportunities. Don’t just take it from us – five of our amazing students want you to know how OU study helped them carve a path to success. 1. Achieve a career […]
OU cheers winners of its Disabled Entrepreneurs Grants
Business ideas from budding entrepreneurs with a disability have been given a financial boost thanks to a new fund from The Open University (OU). Ideas for start-up enterprises ranging from gardening to baking and from tech to retail were amongst those who made the winners list, in the OU’s Open Business Creators (OBC) Fund. A […]
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CORE receives funding for five years from Microsoft’s open data initiative to increase access to open scientific research
CORE, an Open Access infrastructure operated by The Open University, has been awarded significant funding for the next five years from Microsoft, as part of its’ support for increasing access to data and scientific research. Since 2020, Microsoft has worked to close the data divide and help organisations of all sizes realise the benefits of […]
Footie fans score a win with fan-art business
Celebrations are in order for student Becca and business partner Jade after landing a contract to supply a bold and vibrant range of merchandise for Arsenal Women’s team. The range – which includes cups, apparel and other eye-catching accessories – is officially licensed by Arsenal Football Club and will be available to fans. The businesswomen […]
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Hardship Fund announced for OU students from Gaza and Lebanon
The Open University (OU) and the Arab Open University (AOU) have jointly announced a Hardship Fund for Palestinian students from Gaza, as well as Lebanese students residing in Lebanon, to support their studies with the AOU. This financial support will directly benefit at least 60 students already identified as having an urgent need for monetary […]
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OU academics discover new type of salt that could exist on icy moons
A team of researchers from The Open University (OU), UCL, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and Diamond Light Source have just announced the discovery of a new type of salty ice that could exist at the icy ocean moons of Jupiter and Saturn. In a new paper led by OU researcher Dr Rachael Hamp, the […]
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The OU celebrates 10 years of policing research
Topical issues for police forces up and down the country lie at the heart of The Open University’s Centre of Policing Research and Learning (CPRL), which has just marked its 10th anniversary. Researching innovations in face recognition and improvements to help interviewing of child witnesses – through novel gaming techniques – are just two of […]
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