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First findings about how children are impacted by COVID-19

Research funded by the OU’s Rapid Response scheme has looked at the impact of COVID-19 on children.

1st February 2021
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Funding to explore the development needs of BAME leaders

Funding from the OU’s Rapid Response to COVID-19 is making it possible to explore the development needs of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) leaders.

27th January 2021
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New study on the impact of COVID-19 on access to higher education

A new study into the impact of COVID-19 on access to higher education in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) has received funding from the OU Rapid Response scheme.

26th January 2021
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OU space expertise to analyse food waste powders

OU expertise which has led to the development of mass spectrometers used to monitor space environments will now be used to analyse food waste powders.

26th January 2021
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Improving the trustworthiness of autonomous systems

Research which will improve the ability of autonomous systems to make decisions has received new funding.

15th January 2021
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New study to enhance the impact of technologies for hospice residents

The OU Rapid Response to COVID-19 funding scheme has made it possible to enhance the use of technologies in a hospice during the pandemic.

13th January 2021
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Researching the impact of COVID-19 on the future workplace

A project which is assessing the future workplace as a result of COVID-19 has received funding from the OU’s Rapid Response scheme.

11th January 2021
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Research to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Emergency Responders

A project which is assessing the impact of COVID-19 on Emergency Responders (ER) has been funded by the OU Rapid Response to COVID-19 scheme.

11th January 2021
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Home-schooling project to inspire hope and celebrate BAME diversity

A home-schooling project geared towards inspiring hope and celebrating Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) diversity has been awarded funding from the OU’s COVID-19 Rapid Response scheme.

8th January 2021
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OU trials chatbots to support students with disabilities

Chatbots were named in this year’s Innovating Pedagogy report as one of the top 10 practices that will influence education and are already been trialled to support OU students.

7th January 2021

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