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Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. So, in order to treat or cure almost any disease or condition – including cancer – you first need to have a fundamental understanding of cell biology.

The Open University (OU) has been recognised in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 for its impact towards creating a sustainable future.

An OU research partnership which will enable research into carbon sequestration - the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide - has received funding.

A project, which will develop a payload to send to the Moon to see if the soil is suitable to build on, has received funding.

Imagine that you are flying a model helicopter or a drone. You are there with the auto controls. You switch them on. The rotors start to turn, gradually increasing their spin. You watch, then push the control for lift.

The Open University (OU) is planting trees in Bedfordshire and Malawi to celebrate its postgraduate research students.

The Open University (OU) has been awarded £250,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to track the manipulation of online information, particularly about COVID-19 and climate change.

The OU is leading on one of five UK space projects awarded over £1 million by the Government as part of its efforts to boost international innovation.

The pandemic has worsened already dire conditions for prisoners since the UK Prison Service locked down the prison estate last year.

An OU academic is co-investigator for a project which is studying the levels of support that women need so that they can breastfeed successfully.