News from The Open University
OU’s WELS faculty beats the national statistics with three new female Professors
The Open University’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) has promoted three of its female academics to Professor. With HESA reporting that only 28% of UK Professors are…
Artificial reefs could restore sea urchin populations and coral reefs
Locally sourced breeze blocks placed on the sea floor could increase depleted sea urchin populations and support the growth of healthy coral reefs, a new study suggests. Researchers, led by…
“Generation Covid” need support to survive job market impact
As figures released this week by the Office for National Statistics reveal that the under 35s are likely to be disproportionately affected by job cuts as a result of the…
The Open University joins forces with Avon and Somerset Police in ground-breaking new research project into rape and sexual offences
The Open University (OU) is collaborating with Avon and Somerset Police in a pioneering research project that aims to transform the police response to rape and sexual offences. Project Bluestone…
Virtual Degree Ceremonies 2021 – here’s how you can join in
We’ll be celebrating the fantastic achievements of some of our new OU graduates during six…
Art competition launched to highlight the plight of the nation’s floodplain meadows
Budding artists of all ages are being asked to take part in a national arts…
