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First study to assess technology use during COVID-19

An OU academic is conducting an international study into the use of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic so that it can inform future research projects.

11th May 2020
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OU academic joins Mologic team to develop rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19

An OU academic is working with a team to develop a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19.

5th May 2020
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New tools to identify issues in maternal mental health

A new website which gives access to tools to help health workers identify difficulties in mothers’ relationships with their infants is being launched on World Maternal Mental Health Day (6 May 2020).

5th May 2020
An exoplanet and its atmosphere pass in front of its star (artist’s impression, from an imaginary point near to the planet). NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Hydrogen-breathing aliens? Study suggests new approach to finding extraterrestrial life

The first time we find evidence of life on a planet orbiting another star (an exoplanet), it is probably going to be by analysing the gases in its atmosphere.

5th May 2020
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Call for new regulations around civil weddings to avoid backlogs

An OU researcher calls for a change to regulations around civil wedding ceremonies so that more people can get married simply and inexpensively, and to avoid COVID-19 backlogs.

5th May 2020
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€1 million grant to design sensors for X-ray telescopes

OU researchers have been awarded €1 million by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a prototype sensor needed for the next generation of X-ray telescopes.

1st May 2020
The sun emitting a sudden flash of light—a solar flare. NASA

The Sun: study shows it’s less active than sibling stars – here’s what that could mean

All stars emit varying amounts of light over time – and the Sun is no exception. Such changes in starlight can help us understand how habitable any planets around other stars are.

1st May 2020
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Surge in visitors to OU’s online counselling advice course

Academics at the OU have received overwhelming support for their expertise in providing assistance to counsellors needing to move their services online in the current lockdown.

29th April 2020
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OU develops world’s first COVID-19 digital immunity passport

Tech experts from The Open University have developed the world’s first digital application to certify COVID-19 immunity test results.

28th April 2020
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OU researcher recognises the significance of ancient river system on Mars

An Open University researcher has made new discoveries about the ancient martian environment through a detailed study of an ancient river system on Mars.

28th April 2020

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Saferworld charity awarded OSC funding for national security research

Saferworld, a charity dedicated to creating safer communities by preventing armed violence, has secured funding for an ambitious research project aimed at improving the transparency and accountability of UK national security policy.

31st October 2024
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