In depth: What is a smart city?
The Open University is at the forefront of examining how ‘smart cities’ work. But what is a smart city? Do you know if you live in…
Browsing: Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is bidding to be 2023 Capital of Culture – it should be taken seriously
The British city of Milton Keynes is probably not the most obvious contender for the title of 2023 European Capital of Culture. It hasn’t exactly got…
OU/BBC documentary to explore history of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes and Me: Wednesday 16 August 2017, 21:00: BBC Four The most famous new town in the UK – Milton Keynes – has turned 50…
Soapbox Science: Raising the profile of women in science
A trio of female scientists from the OU will be sharing their love of science at the first ever Milton Keynes Soapbox Science event. Claire Batty,…
Will our Smart Cities be people friendly?
Smart Cities – including Milton Keynes – look to a future which is more sustainable and economically-sound. But does that future involve us all? That question is the…
Mercury Transit gets its own show on OU campus
Members of the public are being invited to join scientists on the OU’s campus in Milton Keynes to experience a once-in-a-generation celestial event. The Transit of…
