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Social care cap: how the new system will work and why it’s unfair – an expert explains
Janette Rutterford, Emeritus Professor of Finance and Financial History at The Open University writes for The Conversation about why means-tested support will impact those who are less well-off, as they will end up losing more of their assets to pay for their care. Boris Johnson’s proposed new cap on social care has moved a step […]
Politicians join cross-party discussion on how to tackle gender-based violence
Key politicians including Labour’s Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, Jess Phillips MP, will join a cross-party panel at a free webinar hosted by The Open University to discuss what more should be done to prevent gender-based violence. One woman dies every three days at the hands of a man in the UK, and […]
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Misinformation about COVID-19 spreads faster on social media than fact-checking content
New research has found that the amount of misinformation related to COVID-19 is disproportionately higher than content produced by fact-checkers on Twitter. COVID misinformation also maintains attention and engagement for longer online than fact-based content. The research, led by Open University academics, aimed to examine misinformation about COVID-19 online as a means of improving the […]
Drivers and hand-held mobile phones: extending the ban won’t solve the problem – here’s why
Written by Dr Gemma Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at The Open University and Helen Wells, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Keele Univeristy. The laws around mobile phone use while driving are to be tightened under new UK government plans to make any use of a hand-held phone illegal. From 2022, mobile phone law will be extended […]
Open University academic wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Education Prize
Michael Seery of the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, has been named the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Nyholm Prize for Education. Nominated by their peers, Professor Seery was chosen by the RSC’s prestigious panel of judges as one of the most inspirational, innovative and dedicated people in education. Having recently […]
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Tributes paid to OU’s former University Secretary Fraser Woodburn
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Fraser Woodburn, former University Secretary of The Open University, who died peacefully at home on 11 November. Fraser served as the OU’s University Secretary for 17 years from 1999 to the end of 2015, working with four Vice-Chancellors in that period. He […]
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Series ponders how to gain better clarity of thought
Decision making can be a tricky business and it’s at the heart of a new BBC/OU co-produced radio series, aiming to help us all to become better thinkers. Professor Steven Pinker has spent his life thinking about thinking and invites listeners to join him in this new 12-part series. In Think With Pinker, Professor Pinker has […]
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OU launches package of free FCDO approved safeguarding leadership courses
The Open University (OU) has launched the first module in a package of free Safeguarding Leadership Training courses, aimed at those working in the international development sector. The three courses will help those working in development and humanitarian organisations to better understand the causes of harm, abuse, and exploitation and how to effectively prevent and […]
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Eight top tips for improving your mental health and wellbeing
At The Open University we recognise that mental health and wellbeing impacts all aspects of our lives in terms of how we feel, function and interact with others. In recent years there has been an increase in students and staff disclosing mental health difficulties and we’re committed to supporting mental health. We believe that everyone […]
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How firms can support employees to address the climate change challenges
As COP26 leaves its mark it’s clear we are entering a pivotal time in terms of the climate change emergency, with implications for Learning & Development and HR leaders to support their employees through potential future change and disruption. Here, the OU’s Dr Volker Patent, Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer in the School of Psychology at […]
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