Inaugural insights: Student success and the future of cancer treatment
In their inaugural lectures on 23 June 2026, Professors Victoria Nicholas and Francesco Crea explored how the right support helps Open University (OU) students thrive, and how changes in how cells read DNA can drive cancer — and how this knowledge is opening the door to more precise treatments.
Write here, right now: The simple study habit with big impact
Victoria Nicholas, Professor of STEM Education and holds the role of Associate Dean Faculty & Strategy in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Is cancer more than just genes? Precision epigenetics explained
Francesco Crea, Professor of Cancer Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Budget 2026: experts on what John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ plan means for households
It was a “breathing space” budget from Chancellor John Healey. In the absence of big surprises or bold change, Healey’s trade-off appears to be small reliefs now in exchange for “fresh hope” in the future. Here’s what our experts made of the chancellor’s first budget.
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