News from The Open University
World AIDS Day 2018: treatment success, but austerity bites
On Saturday, we mark World AIDS Day: an opportunity to come together to support people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died. It’s also a time to…
Do you hit snooze? OU academic uncovers our sleep patterns
There’s more to a good night’s sleep than we might think, suggests Dr Paul Kelley, who has created a public research project to open our eyes to our chronotype -…
Can culture help resolve conflict?
A new research report by The Open University with the Hertie School of Governance (Berlin) says that under certain conditions, cultural activities contribute to reducing conflict and strengthening civil society.…
Champion for mid-life working women recognised with award
Professor Jo Brewis (pictured on the left, with Dame Cilla Snowball, chair of the Women’s Business Council) has been awarded the Staying On Award 2018 by the Women’s Business Council,…
Regenerating Seaside Towns – why part-time study could be an answer
The regeneration of seaside areas has been under debate in Westminster, with one topic of…
New BBC series delves into unseen world of the British Foreign Office
The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a three-part documentary, which explores…
