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An international team of researchers from the UK, Canada, Sweden and Australia have provided the first sample-based evidence, which they argue reflects the age of the Serenitatis Basin – one of the oldest craters on the Moon.

An OU academic has received funding to research the benefits of music for health.

The latest report by the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Universities Group illustrates the significant potential of its contribution to the UK space sector.

Research into education at the OU has helped to launch Morrisons’ Children’s Little Library in stores across England, Wales and Scotland.

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.