Previous Events

Monday, January 30, 2023 - 17:00 to 18:30

Online

Authors: Prof. Nicola Yeates and Prof. Ross Fergusson Chair: Dr Jane Pillinger Discussants: Prof. Heidi Gottfried and Prof. Robin Simmons Join us for this inaugural launch, where authors Prof. Nicola Yeates and Prof. Ross Fergusson from the Department of Social Policy and Criminology at The Open ...

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 17:00 to 18:00

Berrill Lecture, Theatre, Walton Hall, Open University, MK6 7AA

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Stephanie Pywell will explore some effects of the empowerment of individuals and organisations to make delegated legislation, including the regulations about wearing face coverings in 2020. She will also reflect on the empowering effect of education – especi...

Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 09:00 to 17:00

Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, OX1 3PW

Join Open University academics Dr Rasha Kassem and Dr Ian Kennedy at the Festival of Social Science at The University of Oxford for free drop-in, hands-on fun activities exploring building trust between the public and the police, open to curious minds of all ages. Whether you are a child or adult, ...

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 19:00 to 20:00

Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA

In his inaugural lecture, Professor John Butcher will explore his research and practice in relation to widening participation in higher education and how his focus on the voices of ‘unheard learners’ has challenged simplistic sector assumptions that ‘students’ are merely a ho...

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 19:00 to 20:00

Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 7AA

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Karen Olsson-Francis will explore her work relating to the survivability of microorganisms and how her interdisciplinary approach has led her to rethink the boundaries of astrobiology. Register for the event Watch the webinar online Please take the opportun...

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 19:00 to 20:00

Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Stephanie Taylor will discuss the associations of creativity, its contradictions and how we can understand the experience of being creative. Register for the event Watch the webinar online Please take the opportunity to have your questions answered by our s...

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 19:00 to 20:00

Berril Lecture Theatre,Walton Hall, Open University, MK6 7AA

In his inaugural lecture, Professor Leslie Budd will explore the recent increase in public interest in space exploration and the future of using urban and regional economics for assessing its impact.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 13:00 to 14:00

MS Teams

The Sanctuary at The Open University team are pleased to announce our upcoming Seminar Series: Displacement, Education, Integration.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, The Open University, MK6 7AA

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Sarah Crafter will explore what it means for children and young people to be ‘brokers of care’ in the context of migration. What does it mean for young people to provide care for others, such as family members, peers and the local community? What does ...

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 18:00 to 19:00

Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall, Open University, MK6 7AA

Stephen Lewis, Professor of Atmospheric Physics, delivers his inaugural lecture on the atmospheres, weather and climate of other planets in the Solar System.