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Sensitive topics: why studying them at a distance needs extra care
Academic study can sometimes mean students cover difficult themes; reading, watching or hearing accounts and taking in information which can be shocking or even a reminder of a highly personal…
Greenwashing: how ads get you to think brands are greener than they are – and how to avoid falling for it
Brands have several tricks up their sleeves to convince ad viewers their products are sustainable. Here three academics from The Open University: Morteza Abolhasani, lecturer in marketing, Gordon Liu, Professor of…
Board games: how playing them online can bring grandparents and grandchildren closer together
Professor Rose Capdevila, Associate Dean (Research, Scholarship and Enterprise) and Dr Lisa Lazard, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, both from The Open University, write for The Conversation about how online board games…
Our daily bread – how craft bakers fared during the pandemic and what happens now
As the cost of living continues to rise researchers at The Open University (OU) are looking into how craft bakers are faring in an uncertain future. Emma Bell, Professor of…
Where is the OU taking you? Share your story on social media
The Open University is calling on members of its community to demonstrate the value of…
OU awards four honorary degrees for contributions to society and culture
In today’s (20 June) graduation ceremony at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, four individuals…
