OU team shortlisted for innovation and gender balance

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An OU team has been shortlisted in the WISE Awards 2017 in recognition of its outstanding contributions to gender balance in science, technology and engineering, of individuals and organisations.

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A man in the woods, kneeling down with a wicker basket next to him on the ground, and cutting mushrooms with a knife

Foraged mushrooms and sea beet featured in British meals in the 16th century. Why not today?

Wild garlic, oyster mushrooms and sea beet were once regularly gathered and eaten as part of meals across the UK. Today, some people have concerns about eating food growing in the woods or hedgerows, but are keen to discuss why – as our research shows.