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A project has been funded to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students at the OU.

A short film is being produced to investigate race-related health issues, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A project, funded by the OU, is developing resources for teachers and parents to help them support children’s wellbeing.

The Open Centre for Languages and Culture launched in October 2020, providing short courses which cover general linguistic and intercultural communication skills and specific industry-related support.

The Open University's Dr Simon Cross has been working with partners in India to establish the role for open digital badges in teacher professional development during a future with COVID-19.

A project has been funded by the OU to provide free continual professional development (CPD) resources for keyworkers during the pandemic.

A project funded by the OU is addressing the urgent need for online assessments across the African continent.

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.