49 years as an OU tutor- and still going strong
Bob Vertes became a tutor with The Open University in November of 1970. We caught up with him as he starts his 50th year of OU…
Browsing: Maths
Why are less than 10% of maths professors women?
Mathematics has long been dominated by male academics and scientists, but why? In her inaugural lecture, Professor of History of Mathematics June Barrow-Green explores the history…
New ‘snap evaporation’ process controls how liquids dry
Scientists at The Open University (OU) and Northumbria University have discovered a new process called ‘snap evaporation’ – that controls how liquid droplets dry by adjusting…
The heartbreaking story of the flying mathematicians of World War I
Keith Lucas was killed instantly when his BE2 biplane collided with that of a colleague over Salisbury Plain on October 5, 1916. As a captain in…
Behind the numbers: should all over 60s be taking statins?
There has been a flurry of media reports over new research from Harvard University suggesting that “almost all” men over 60 and women over 75 should…
Special award for inspiring OU professor who champions womens’ careers in maths
A leading OU maths professor who has championed the career progression of women in maths in the UK is being recognised with a special award from…
OU expert on ‘pregnancy, artificial sweetener and overweight children’ stats
Research into women who consume diet fizzy drinks during pregnancy has revealed they’re more likely to have overweight children by the time they reach their first…
‘50% increased risk of miscarriage’ due to thrush drug? OU statistician reveals the real risk to pregnant women
Professor Kevin McConway, Professor of Applied Statistics, writes about the numbers behind the headlines and reveals the real risk of miscarriage to pregnant women who are…
Is processed meat safe to eat? OU academic reflects on stats
Processed meat has been reclassified to sit alongside substances like asbestos and cigarettes. Does this mark the end of the ‘Full English’, or is there more to…
