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CSI: current research into the impact of bias on crime scene forensics is limited – but psychologists can help
Dr Lee John Curley, Lecturer in Psychology at The Open University joins Dr James Munro, Psychology Researcher from Edinburgh Napier…
OU partners with Ministry of Education in Ghana to launch OpenSTEM Africa
The Open University and the Ministry of Education in Ghana have launched a programme to promote the effective teaching of practical science in Senior High Schools. Open STEM Africa: Ghana, is…
How one NHS anaesthetist is fighting international medical research fraud
Professor Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied Statistics at The Open University writes for The Conversation about fraud in medical research. John Carlisle is a consultant anaesthetist at Torbay Hospital…
“Education has changed my life”
Mark began his journey with the OU whilst serving a life-sentence in prison. Through his studies he discovered a passion for learning and since his release has enabled him to…
Major new education partnership for police recruits
New police recruits can now earn while they learn and gain a degree at the same time thanks to a major new partnership which will enhance policing across North Yorkshire.…
Rule change could support more prisoner learning
Relaxing the regulations on student loans allowing more prisoners to learn could pay broad dividends,…
The Open University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
The Open University’s 50th anniversary celebrations are being extended to welcome the OU’s eighth Vice-Chancellor,…
