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To mark their 40th anniversary, Milton Keynes Synagogue organised an open day for members of the community last weekend, including those representing other faiths and other Milton Keynes residents. Dr Fidele Mutwarasibo attended on behalf of the OU

OU researchers have received a grant to define and develop the concept of ‘empowering methodologies’ in the postcolonial, globalised context of India.

The Open University was proud to support Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture while they celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Art in the Park Festival, at Willen Lake last weekend.

Ever since space scientists first spotted the odd, cigar-shaped object known as 1I/‘Oumuamua in the sky, they have been debating what it is exactly. Suggestions have included an asteroid, a comet and even alien spaceship.

For the first time in UK football punditry, both the BBC and ITV have hired women to offer analysis and commentate at the men’s World Cup. It is also the World Cup that has given a clear glimpse into the reality of everyday sexism.

Kilauea, the most active volcano on Hawaii, has been in continual eruption since 1983. It entered a new phase in early May when fractures along a rift on the eastern side of the volcano opened during a series of earthquakes – some of which became volcanic fissures from which lava was erupted.

'I had no need to justify my Milton Keynes credentials. I was home'. Dr Fidèle Mutwarasibo, Visiting Research Fellow at the OU outlines his research, his work and own fascinating journey

The Milton Keynes International Festival is returning for 2018, running from Friday 20 to Sunday 29 July 2018. The Festival’s programme is underpinned by the contemporary themes of migration, community, identity and home – what connects us and what divides us

OU researchers have been awarded a £1M research grant by the UK Space agency to develop a new prototype camera to observe the Earth from Space.

The Milton Keynes & District Reform Synagogue will be opening its doors from 11am on Sunday. The event will promote multi-faith & multi-culture, with a particular focus on how the Jewish community has been supporting new migrants to Milton Keynes