A researcher from The Open University's Knowledge Media Institute has secured a major UK Research and Innovation grant to help ensure artificial intelligence can be used safely, fairly and transparently in research assessment.

Misconceptions about vaccination persist, including the belief that improved hygiene and sanitation have made vaccines unnecessary. Why do such claims continue to attract support when the evidence for vaccination is so strong?

A national public health campaign co-developed by The Open University researchers to support UK-wide communities to age well, inclusive of, co-developed with and for unpaid carers, has won the ‘Standout Campaign of the Year’ category at the 2026 Carers UK Awards.

Following the launch of the Milton Keynes Robotics Adoption Hub during MK Tech Week, researchers at The Open University have secured just over £200,000 in Innovate UK funding to investigate how towns and cities can make informed decisions about the adoption of robotics technologies.