There's two weeks until Open Research Week 2026 π¬
Open Research Week is a crossβinstitutional programme championing the practices, skills and culture that make research more transparent, collaborative and impactful π§βπ¬π
Learn more: https://research.open.ac.uk/events/open-research-week-2026
02.03.2026 15:39 β
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For 50+ years, The Open University and BBC have co-produced inspiring content πΊ Explore free learning on OU Connect: https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OUconnect #BBC
26.02.2026 11:46 β
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Sixty years ago, Jennie Lee's vision created The Open University π Welcoming all backgrounds, millions have started life-changing journeys. #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OU60 π
25.02.2026 12:02 β
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Why does real power lie in our communities and how can we reconnect people who feel politically unheard? π
Dr Dan Taylor explains how a new model of democracy can help policymakers, councils and institutions move beyond short-term, top-down interventions π’
Learn more βΆοΈ https://ow.ly/1unR50YgYSJ
18.02.2026 13:01 β
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OU student Abbie often gets asked whether distance learning means sacrificing a social life, but hereβs why the truth is quite the opposite! π©π»βπ»
Kickstart your journey and explore our courses π https://ow.ly/WWZB50YgxOi
#TheOpenUniversity #OUfamily #StudentLife
16.02.2026 12:56 β
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Ready to control your future? β° Study anytime, anywhere! πβοΈ Boost your employability with our courses and support. Search "Open University" now! π #OU #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #University #uni
12.02.2026 10:40 β
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Prof Olga Jurasz and Research Fellow Leyla Buran, from the OU's Centre for Protecting Women Online say safer internet should be grounded in prevention, not reaction.
They argue for governments, regulators and platforms to reflect on what online safety should look like π https://ow.ly/q5FG50YckyQ
10.02.2026 15:46 β
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What is neurodiversity? Dr Poppy Gibson, OU Lecturer in Education, explains π
Over the next few weeks, OU experts will share practical advice for parents and educators supporting neurodivergent children.
More: https://ow.ly/p8rF50YbygM
#Neurodiversity #TheOpenUniversity
09.02.2026 13:26 β
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New OU starters π this oneβs for you!
If youβre beginning your studies this week, drop a comment and tell us why you've started studying with the OU π
And to our current students: pop by, say hello, and share a few words of encouragement or advice.
#OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity
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To honour Jennie Leeβs legacy, Milton Keynes City Council has appointed sculptor Andy Edwards to create a new statue celebrating the visionary behind the 1966 White Paper that founded The Open University. Unveiling in 2026. π https://ow.ly/9Hip50Y7u3j #OUfamily #OpenUniversity
02.02.2026 12:01 β
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Flexible learning. Real-world skills. Entrepreneurial thinking.
Meet Elijah - OU Business Management student, award winner and co-owner of Liz Pie Pastry, building his future while studying online.
This is studying like an entrepreneur.: https://youtu.be/DBt68-n6eJc?si=aZfFYIiw7fvL1Mir
30.01.2026 18:01 β
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This week we hosted an event launching the ESRC-funded Research Capability Hub π¬
The event introduced the vision for the Hub, outlining the work underway, and invited social science researchers to help shape the next phase of development.
Learn more π https://ow.ly/tOzB50Y5ZEB
30.01.2026 12:49 β
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Why does an ageing population matter and how can people age well?
OU research shows how small, sustainable daily actions can help older adults build healthier habits later in life ππΈ
Learn more about our OU-led public health initiative and watch the full video on YouTube βΆοΈhttps://ow.ly/bz1S50Y5smV
30.01.2026 10:29 β
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This is what it really means to Study Like A Performer! ππ€
Whether youβre a psychology student, performer, or someone balancing work and study, Freyaβs approach proves that transferable skills can shape a powerful career path.
Start your journey here: www.open.ac.uk/courses
06.01.2026 17:02 β
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YouTube video by The Open University
Study Like A Performer | How Freya Balances Performing and Psychology to Become a Psychiatrist
βΆοΈ Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/XQxPx37kz3o
π» Sign up for an Open University course and start your journey: www.open.ac.uk/courses
#StudyLikeAPerformer #OUfamily
06.01.2026 10:18 β
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Congratulations to Professor Teresa Cremin Co-Director of the OU's Literacy and Social Justice Centre Reading for Pleasure (The Open University), who has been awarded a CBE for βservices to educationβ in the New Year Honours list announced by the King.
More: https://ow.ly/2xSo50XNEfL
02.01.2026 09:30 β
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12.12.2025 19:07 β
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Did you know the Romans had their own version of a tablet? πποΈ
Dr @shaftowheed.bsky.social reveals all!
#DidYouKnow #OUresearch
12.12.2025 15:44 β
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π§ Did you know fruit flies have surprisingly dramatic love lives?
Our new video series kicks off with a Dr Anood Sohail, Lecturer in Precision Medicine, revealing how these tiny romantics court each other. β¨
#DidYouKnow #OUresearch
04.12.2025 09:25 β
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"An OU degree is more than a qualification - itβs proof of your resilience, dedication, and belief in yourself."
Alex took the leap, invested in her growth, and achieved more than she ever thought was possible βοΈ
Read her story here: https://ow.ly/CLlm50UcJjb
01.12.2025 11:35 β
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Stijn Baes (left) and Professor Bart Rienties (right) receiving their awards from the Koninklijke Maatschappij tot Redding van Drenkelingen
OU academic Prof Bart Rienties has been honoured for saving a fellow athlete from drowning during the World Transplant Games triathlon this year!
Read more here: https://research.open.ac.uk/news/ou-professor-honoured-after-rescuing-drowning-fellow-transplant-athlete
28.11.2025 13:52 β
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The Open University
Did you know that @openuniversity.bsky.social currently works in over 150 prisons and supports around 2000 students a year in prison, secure units and under licence in the community?
Higher education changes lives. See more of the work The Open University are doingβ¬οΈ
www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/b...
21.11.2025 14:23 β
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Dog activated. Human approved. πΎ
Our new Dogosophy Button allows your dog to switch home appliances on and off by nudging or pawing a blue pad tailored for their snout-level skills, all thanks to thanks research led by OU academic Professor Clara Mancini.
https://ow.ly/pp5C50XtCv7
19.11.2025 09:01 β
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There are three days left to vote for the OU's Open Societal Challenges (OSC) collaborative research platform in the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025! β°
Learn more about the OU's research projects and cast your vote π https://ke.org.uk/news/ke-awards-2025-public-vote-is-now-open/
#Research
18.11.2025 13:30 β
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Can poverty be eradicated without growth?
Professor Olivier De Schutter will present an alternative roadmap to current and previous approaches to this theme and put out a call for action rather than optimism π https://research.open.ac.uk/events/eradicating-poverty-without-growth-can-it-be-done
17.11.2025 13:30 β
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Have you heard the news? π
We're thrilled to share that an OU-led project supporting the education of adolescent girls at the greatest risk of exclusion in Zimbabwe won the International Collaboration of the Year category at the #THEAwards 2025.
https://ow.ly/EO3I50XrEMp
14.11.2025 14:30 β
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Vote for the OU's Open Societal Challenges (OSC) collaborative research platform in the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025! π
OSC aims to tackle some of the most important challenges of our time through impact-driven research π¬π
π https://ke.org.uk/news/ke-awards-2025-public-vote-is-now-open/
05.11.2025 12:01 β
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