Celebrate OU: How we’re marking our 50th
It’s not every day you reach half a century and so we’re making sure we mark it properly! Up and down the country, in our nations,…
Author Christine Drabwell
Christine Drabwell
Christine works in the Media Relations team within the Communications Unit at The Open University. She is an experienced BBC journalist, sub-editor and news editor and has a background in regional newspapers. After moving to PR she worked as a press officer for the Zoological Society of London. She has a BSc in Social Sciences with Politics from The Open University and focuses on stories from the Faculty of Social Science and widening access in HE. Chris swims regularly and has a pet Tortoise called Lightning.
BBC documentary marks 50 years of OU
The BBC marks a half century of The Open University with a new, hour-long documentary capturing the journey of our institution over the last 50 years.…
First results from Mars mission revealed
The first results from the ExoMars mission – which includes instruments led by The Open University – give new evidence in the debate over whether methane…
Blue Planet Live: BBC/OU series celebrates marine life characters
An exciting week of programmes, delving into the depths of marine life around the globe – begins on Sunday 24 March, in a series co-produced by…
How will history view the UK’s Brexit process?
As negotiations continue over Brexit and politicians hold various votes on leaving and delaying one might well wonder how historians will look back at this unprecedented…
Making the most of your OU degree ceremony
The date is booked and the graduation ceremony is looming. The hard work is done and you’re getting ready to cross the stage to cheers and…
Research reveals role of Indian Summer Monsoon on global climate stage
A study by an international research team led by The Open University (OU) has revealed new insights to help understand the historical importance of the Indian…
Space know-how helping to “sniff out” salad freshness
Open University scientists are part of a UK team developing new technology which will be able to “smell” when fruit or vegetables are going off. It’s…
OU launches social worker degree apprenticeship
The Open University (OU) has launched its Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship, supporting more people into higher education and providing a new, flexible route into becoming a…
FutureLearn to deliver digital skills programmes in new Institute of Coding initiative
The Open University (OU)’s social learning platform FutureLearn is to deliver digital skills programmes as part of the Institute of Coding (IoC), a multi-million pound initiative. The…
