Being in nature is great for your health and wellbeing and can help you age well. But not everyone gets to enjoy it. Check out the new articles on OpenLearn that talk about these inequalities and what's being done to fix it. ow.ly/6psX50Vrqz3

Today is World #Autism Awareness Day We recently added a number of new articles on autism-related topics to our #neurodiversity collection, and you can find all the autism articles at the head of the page. ow.ly/UKub50Vqjs9

A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the status of children across Africa, delivering vital insights to support evidence-based decision-making, resource allocation, and advocacy. data.unicef.org/resources/soac…

Our project using AI to collate global literature at scale is so exciting and successful. The evidence-based conservation co-pilot is comparable to skilled humans. Is clearly the future of evidence synthesis. Am in awe of our skilled collaborators. cam.ac.uk/stories/ai-and…

📣 Big news! The OU's Professor Mahesh Anand, Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration, has been selected as the first scientist from the UK to receive Moon samples from China’s Lunar Exploration Program China National Space Administration (CNSA) European Space Agency ⬇️ ow.ly/A5fy50VGVtX

Do you want to work more collaboratively with farmers and growers? Join ‘Bridging Fields’, webinars on farmer-centric research. First on 8th May: ‘Backing Farmer-led Research’ by Esther Harper (BBSRC), Helen Browning (Innovative Farmers). 📝rau.ac.uk/research/knowl… Emmanuel Zuza Jnr (PhD)

Well done Mahesh! Open University scientist given Moon samples from China mission - BBC News - bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Mahesh Anand

Fascinating work, we are glad to have on campus: Green roof studied on Milton Keynes Open University building - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Fascinating study: Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study - theconversation.com/lost-fynbos-se…

This Coffee Agroforestry Training Handbook is designed for extensionists and trainers working with smallholder farmers. It provides practical guidance to establish and manage coffee #agroforestry systems—tailored to Uganda’s landscapes. Download:👉 bit.ly/3EQIFqM

Outsourcing writing to LLMs may cost us more than time — it risks losing the chance to reflect, create, and craft meaningful narratives, a skill essential well beyond academic publishing Can´t agree more with this Nature Reviews Bioengineering editorial nature.com/articles/s4422…

This is a remarkable tool. Seeing wetland forests under the canopy will transform our understanding of these ecosystems. bbc.co.uk/news/resources…

Our new paper is out in Nature: “Nanoplastic concentrations across the North Atlantic”. An estimated 27 million tons of #nanoplastics were found, even at depths over 4500 m. Huge thanks to my brilliant MSc student Sophie and the sampling support from NIOZ! doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

Today is our 33rd birthday! 🎈 In most towns and cities, parkland is owned by the local authority, but MK's founders were pioneers and decided to do things differently. The Parks Trust was set up in 1992 to care for the city's parks🌳 Learn more: theparkstrust.com/our-work/our-s…

📢 Oxford Sociology is inviting Expressions of Interest for the The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025! The scheme offers 3 years of funding for early-career researchers to pursue an independent project. 🗓️ Apply before 24 July Find out more ⬇️ sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/oxford…

For over 50 years, The OU and the BBC have worked together to make learning accessible to all. From groundbreaking documentaries to thought-provoking series, this collaboration continues to inspire and open up a world of possibilities. connect.open.ac.uk

My journal paper argues for a systems approach to AI and education in a post-digital world. AI is not a single tool but a series of disruptions. Outlines an agenda to reduce systemic blockers, build resilience, design more robust policy. #aieducation tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

The #BigButterflyCount starts today (18th July - 10th August); it assesses the #environment by counting the amount and type of butterflies 🦋 But why do #butterflies matter? In our article Faculty of STEM, The Open University's Bradley Neal introduces us to some species in the UK: ow.ly/UFIx50Wm84u

Challenges and solutions: South Africa solar power: Pay-as-you-go system helps save lives - bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…