News from The Open University
Reducing the stigma of HIV this World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day on 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. Established in 1988, ‘rocking the red ribbon’ shows support for people…
New theory about alien life subject of latest bitesize video for BBC Ideas
A brand new short film is now available to view on the award-winning BBC Ideas website called Are We Thinking About Alien Life All Wrong? With the OU’s Dr Mark…
“Please continue” – did this simple phrase lead normal people to “torture” strangers?
David Kaposi, Psychotherapist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology The Open University Would you electrocute an innocent stranger if you were told to do so by someone in a position of…
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…
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,…
Post-COP26, The Open University hears from its week two Observers
COP26 brought together parties from across the world to accelerate action towards the goals of…
