As we mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May, Dr Rebecca Jones, Senior Lecturer in Health at The Open University discusses ageing…
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Kevin McConway, The Open University writing for The Conversation. Recent scary press reports suggest that having your appendix out could triple your risk of getting Parkinson’s…
Dying Matters Awareness Week highlights the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement. The Open University has an abundance of information on the subject, curated…
The Social Mobility Commission has released its sixth annual ‘State of the Nation’ report, which assesses the progress that the UK has made towards improving social…
Steven Ryan started out his career as a bricklayer but he unfortunately suffered a life-changing accident which left him unable to walk for two years. However,…
An OU academic is leading an ambitious new research project to address mental health challenges in Guyana. This will result in a new honours degree in…
The Open University has announced its commitment to a new multi-million pound Government funded consortium within the UK Aid Connect programme to promote sexual and reproductive…
David Ferran is an exceptional role model for nursing students. Working in healthcare from the age of 18, he’s since qualified with a first-class honours degree…
As we mark World Health Day on the 7 April, The Open University’s Research Team takes a look at the research that has shaped and influenced…
As a child Demelza Dachtler grew up watching her mother, Julie, study for a Masters with The Open University. Today, she’s an OU graduate herself, is…