News from The Open University
Drugs Map of Britain returns for a gritty new series
A new series of the hard-hitting OU/BBC co-production Drugs Map of Britain delves into the world of drug users and dealers, laying bare the evolving makeup of Britain’s youth drug…
Citizen scientists needed to discover elusive black holes
Could you help our scientists uncover the mysterious world of invisible black holes? Become a Black Hole Hunter and you’ll be taking part in scientific research that has the potential…
Young people took up smoking during the pandemic – how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century
Through his research interest in the smoking habits of people in war-time Britain, Dr Michael Reeve, a Lecturer in Modern British History, shows us how social disruption and stress, over…
The Open University awarded £7.7m to protect women and girls online
Researchers at The Open University (OU) have been awarded £7,730,000 from Research England to create a new centre for protecting women against violence online. Last year, The Open University released…
Statement on Employment Tribunal ruling
Professor Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, releases a statement about the Professor Phoenix…
New year, new me? OpenLearn courses to try out in 2024
A new year is a great time to try something different. We’ve pulled together some…
