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New project launched to bolster pandemic preparedness in Africa

In a significant step towards improving pandemic preparedness in Africa, a project at The Open University titled "Strengthening and Reimagining Health-Industry Policy Linkages for Pandemic Preparedness in Africa" has just received funding of £200,000.

25th July 2024
Professor Nick Braithwaite on stage in front of a lecturn, with a man and a woman sitting to his left, and with a big screen in the background

Shaping a sustainable future – the power of Open Research

“Creating Solutions, Inspiring Minds”, that is how The Open University (OU) is tackling climate change through open research according to Professor Nick Braithwaite.

24th April 2024
A woman sitting on a bench next to a gravestone

Afraid to talk about death

Researchers at The Open University are opening up the conversation about death, discussing end of life and bereavement to enable people to make better decisions and support others.

10th November 2023
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New OU research platform invites collaboration on societal challenges

A new OU research platform is open for collaboration on some of the most important challenges of our time.

3rd October 2023
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OU research reveals shocking level of online violence experienced by women and girls across the UK

Researchers from The Open University have carried out the UK’s largest ever study into societal attitudes and experiences of online violence against women and girls across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

6th September 2023
Dr. Jitka Vseteckova being interviewed in a library.

Research to empower the UK to age well

The OU has launched a campaign to encourage people over 50 to sign up for a month of healthy habits aimed at ageing well.

31st August 2023

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