🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

What's the future of AI? Tomorrow at 11am, join Dr Paul Piwek to reflect on contributions to open research at the OU on AI and consider the long-term trends in AI research. Register now ⬇️ ow.ly/PoLh50Vnyhf #OUOpenResearchWeek #OpenResearchWeek

#LearningAtWorkWeek starts on May 12 and this year we’re basing our offering around our Powering up Productivity report, which found that a lack of skills was a key cause of declining productivity. Register for free access to our OpenLearn collection: bit.ly/4bOuC0S

Could billions in pension surpluses help fuel the UK economy? Jonquil Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance, breaks down the UK Government’s emerging proposal to tap into corporate pension surpluses and what it means for you ⬇️ ow.ly/Za7x50Vofvk

“It’s all about living well with dementia. It’s giving people opportunities where they’re experiencing things that had meaning to them, and that’s brining joy to them.” OU lecturer Dr Katie Davis 💙 joined the BBC Radio 5 Live team to share more about the power of reminiscence for people living

Ahead of today’s #SpringStatement, Senior Lecturer in Economics AlanShipman reveals what we can expect and how it might shape the future of the economy. Find out more here: theconversation.com/why-the-social…

Should social media be regulated? Professors Rose Capdevila and Lisa Lazard, psychology experts and co-leads of the Human Behaviour stream at The Centre for Protecting Women Online, explore themes from Netflix’s new show Adolescence ⬇️

What topics from our #OpenResearchWeek talks have intrigued you the most? From citizen science to AI, we were celebrating and promoting open research across various disciplines. Missed any of our talks? Catch up on them here 👇 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Recently promoted Professor @AzumahCarol is one of only 74 Black women professors in the UK - from more than 24,000. Read about her career, and her experience with the 100 Black Women Professors Now programme 👇 open.ac.uk/blogs/news/edu… #IfNotNowWHEN #100BWPN

The Secret Genius of Modern Life is back! Hannah Fry takes a look at the air fryer – a device that is taking over kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete. Tune in tonight, BBC Two at 20:00! ow.ly/R9Oe50VsjfY

This week saw Donald Trump impose a new set of tariffs on global trade. Professor of Politics and International Studies, Simon Usherwood, explains what impact the new tariffs could have.

The cannabis-derived product CBD has been hailed “the wonder drug of our age”, but how is it regulated and what can history tell us about its use? Dr Dr Lauren Alex O'Hagan @laurenohagan91.bsky.social explains: theconversation.com/from-hempseed-…

How are recent government welfare cuts affecting child poverty in the UK? In this video, Dr Keetie Roelen shares the current situation many families are facing, and the proposed solutions for addressing it. Centre for the Study of Global Development

Discover the design and thought process behind everyday products with our brand-new double-sided poster – and learn how OU academics Dr Derek Jones and Professor David Sharp have contributed their expertise to the series! connect.open.ac.uk/science-techno…

Gregg is just one of many inspiring veterans who studied through the OU’s Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund. Find out whether you're eligible for free education with wraparound disability support: open.ac.uk/courses/fees-a…

A special message from Professor Nicholas Braithwaite to all the incredible graduates crossing the stage today in Manchester. He’s presiding over his final two ceremonies at the OU, a memorable day for all 💙

Meet Billy Khokhar, Head of Student Support and legendary graduate presenter 🙌

Twins, Aleena and Saiba, both studied Primary Education and are crossing the stage in Manchester today! 💙

Did you know that OU nursing experts Dr Una St Ledger and Kirsten Bashir advised on the OU/BBC co-production Saving Lives in Cardiff? Don't miss their insight into managing stress and anxiety working in healthcare ⬇️ ow.ly/736T50VyJ2p

🚀 Join the Movement: Take Five to Age Well! This month-long challenge is designed to help you build simple, healthy habits in five key areas: Eat, Drink, Move, Connect & Engage, and Think. Small changes can make a big difference! 🌿💪 🔗 bit.ly/takefivetoagew…

Thinking about a career in healthcare? OU nursing experts Dr Una St Ledger and Kirsten Bashir consulted on Saving Lives in Cardiff, a OU/BBC co-production and share their top tips on managing stress working in healthcare ⬇️ ow.ly/o1ZR50VCpp2