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In his inaugural lecture on 13 February 2024, Advaith Siddharthan, Professor of Computer Science and Society in the OU’s Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, discussed the impacts of modern culture's disassociation with nature and the potential for citizen science methodologies to redress these.

OU researchers are highlighting the importance of social connectedness for those undergoing self-managed abortions in the UK.

The landmark Misogyny in Music report from British MPs on the women and equalities committee, published on January 30, shines an unsettling light upon the gender discrimination, sexual harassment and abuse which is rampant across the music industry.

A team of OU researchers have received just over £116,000 from UK Space Agency to map the dark Universe.

Research has found online dancing for unpaid carers in the UK to be feasible, accessible and encouraging for carers to start making more time for themselves.

Open University (OU) researchers have developed a new “Relaxed Tutorial” model which offers a more accessible learning experience to neurodivergent students and students with anxiety.

Researchers are calling for further exploration of remote sensing technologies designed to support the independence of older adults in their daily activities.

One of the OU’s Open Societal Challenges under the Living Well theme, has led to the development of a new physiotherapy device.

Researchers at The Open University (OU) have been awarded £7,730,000 from Research England to create a new centre for protecting women against violence online.

A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing.