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Mars and me: a day in the life of a PhD student
In the same week the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its ExoMars Mission, we spoke to OU PhD student Rhian Chapman about dust storms on the ... -
The OU on a mission to Planet Mars
Establishing whether the planet Mars has ever supported life is one of the great unanswered questions of modern science. On Monday 14 March 2016, the ... -
Unique course taps into the love of performing
We all have a friend or relative who lives for occasions when they can wheel out their guitar or the karaoke machine. Millions more have ... -
50 years since the dawn of the 'University of the Air'
Fifty years ago today, a government White Paper was published, which introduced the concept of The Open University (OU). Originally called the 'University of the Air', ... -
The Prosecutors: behind the scenes with Julian Webb
A unique OU/BBC documentary series, which goes behind the scenes to reveal how our Crown Prosecution Service really works, begins on BBC Four next week. ... -
The OU Department of Physical Sciences receives top diversity award
The OU Department of Physical Sciences is one of just two departments from UK universities to receive a top award this week for its dedication ... -
OU/BBC series explores the language of William Shakespeare
Have you ever wondered why a person might wear their heart on their sleeve? Or why the world is your oyster? These literary expressions – ... -
Downton Abbey star on acting, distance learning and his degree
For Downton Abbey fans, Christmas will be bitter-sweet this year as the Christmas Special marks the final ever episode of the series enjoyed by millions. ... -
‘Twas millennia before Christmas
Who doesn’t love Christmas? The tree standing proud, adorned with baubles, lights, and surrounded by gifts; the radio singing festive songs, whilst the turkey slowly ... -
Space exploration - inspiring the next generation
Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, Monica Grady, drafted this letter in response to the article "Boldly Gone", which was published in The Times on ...
