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OU academics support NASA JWST research into first confirmed detection of carbon dioxide outside our solar system
After years of preparation and anticipation, researchers, including experts from the OU, have announced the first clear evidence for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting a distant star. The findings came from the NASA/ESA/CSA observatory JWST, which captured astonishingly detailed evidence through the atmosphere of a hot gas giant, WASP-39 b, 700 […]
Serena Williams: why many female athletes feel pressure to retire after becoming mothers
Candice Lingam-Willgoss, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at The Open University writes for The Conversation about the pressures women face having to choose between being a mother or continuing their athletic career. Serena Williams has announced she’s retiring from tennis. During her career, the 40-year-old has often been hailed as the best female tennis […]
“I’m working smarter than ever thanks to my MBA”
Nestlé Germany employee Janina Bethscheider knew The Open University was the only choice for her when it came to studying for her MBA. Not only did the OU offer a triple-accredited qualification, but it also happened to be where her dad had achieved his own MBA when she was at high school. Janina says she […]
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Choosing an alternative path to a degree through the OU
Today (18 August) is A-level results day, bringing with it a wave of emotions across the UK and the beginning of the university clearing process. The Open University’s (OU) mission of being open to all perhaps never feels more applicable than when students across the UK receive their A-Level results. The OU continues to provide […]
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Explore the natural beauty of Britain and Ireland in new BBC / OU programme, Wild Isles
The Open University (OU) and BBC have announced the upcoming release of a new natural history series, Wild Isles, presented by Sir David Attenborough, and informed by the expertise of OU academics Dr Philip Wheeler and Dr Miranda Dyson. The series has been created in partnership with the RSPB and WWF (UK) and has been […]
Asteroids from the outer Solar System may have brought the building blocks of life to Earth
A new study has provided important new clues as to how the inner Solar System, including Earth, acquired its water and organic-rich components – the essential building blocks for all life. The Kochi Team supported by researchers at The Open University (OU) and UCLA, USA and led by Motoo Ito of JAMSTEC, have undertaken a […]
‘The OU was my perfect option after college’
When Kianna Graham, 21, had to decide what life would look like after college, she says The Open University was the only option. Being able to continue working a job she loves and being surrounded by friends and family whilst furthering her education with a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management ticked every box. University […]
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Cost-of-living crisis – greatest challenge for 40 years says academic
The Bank of England has raised rates, a recession is looming and cost-of-living issues are dominating the headlines. Martin Upton is a senior lecturer in finance at The Open University, who spent 17 years working in the financial services industry before moving into academia. Here, he warns people against ill-judged decisions through the cost-of-living crisis […]
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UK interest rate rise: what the Bank of England’s historic hike means for your money
Jonquil Lowe is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance at The Open University. Here she writes for The Conversation and predicts how households will feel the effect of rate rises as the Bank of England tries to slow inflation. The Bank of England has raised its base rate by 0.5 percentage points, the […]
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Tory leadership race: Sunak and Truss
The Conservative Party leadership election is gathering momentum, with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss making it through to the final round of voting amongst party members. The pair have faced one another in TV debates and have traded arguments and polices to win over their voters, ahead of the final announcement in early September. Here […]
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