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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OU public health campaign shortlisted for national Carers UK Award
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 been shortlisted for the ‘Standout Campaign of the Year’ category at the 2026 Carers UK Awards.
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