Vote for the OU's Open Societal Challenges (OSC) collaborative research platform in the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025! 🏆 OSC aims to tackle some of the most important challenges of our time through impact-driven research 🔬🌏 👉 https://t.co/aPKj8Q7gf7

📣 We’re live at #cipdACE! 📣 Join us today and tomorrow at the @CIPD Annual Conference in Manchester to talk about the future of work, sustainable growth, and how flexible learning can support your business. Come and say hello – we’d love to connect! #CIPD25

2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth 2025, we're also pleased to say that our #Race & #Ethnicity Hub is 250 pieces of content strong! Discover why it was created, and then explore this vast and valuable resource from The @OpenUniversity 👇 🔗 https://t.co/qf9m80tUbs

What motivates young people to read? 📚 This weekend’s Affective Power of Reading for Pleasure conference brought together educators & literacy champions to explore just that. Inspiring talks from @RobBiddulph, A.M. Dassu @a_reflective & Prof. Teresa Cremin @OpenUni_RfP. Thank

📢 Just a heads-up: our phone lines will be closed on Friday 17th and Friday 24th October to help our support teams focus on resolving existing queries. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but you can still reach us Monday–Thursday, 8:00–5:30. Our

The Princess of Wales has recently spoke about her concerns surrounding the overuse of smartphones in family life. OU Lecturer in Education, Dr Poppy Gibson explains how we might avoid this 👇 Discover Poppy's research: https://t.co/tk7D6meS8s

In Milton Keynes, we partnered with @SantanderUK @MKCollege and @MKCouncil to launch SkillUp:MK - a new website sharing courses in priority skills shortage areas. We were joined by local MPs, @emily4MK, Chris Curtis and @_CallumAnderson to celebrate the launch.

When patients understand their condition, treatments, and options, the outcomes improve and the risks decrease. New research shines a light on the importance of clear communication and shared decision-making in cardiology services. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/Zv8lN8NWb6

Researchers at the OU have found people on new estates can have very different experiences of the same area. Providing a "safe and secure" environment for some, but leaving others feeling isolated. Discover the importance of community in new estates:

🎉 We’re proud to share that seven OU academics have been appointed to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 sub-panels! This diverse and expert group will help assess the quality of research across UK higher education. Discover who they are and what this means ⬇️

Go behind-the-scenes at the Tour de France with @INEOSGrenadiers 🚴‍♂️ Listen to a new podcast series all about the team behind the team, made in partnership with @OpenUniversity 👇 https://t.co/EsRCAoypM8

Starting a new school is a big step for both children and parents. Lecturer in Primary Education, @poppygibsonuk explores how a collaborative approach between home and school can ease this important transition. Read more here:

Last night one of our academics, Dr Amber Fensham-Smith, appeared on BBC's The One Show to give to explain why more families are choosing to homeschool their children, and the potential benefits of doing so. 💡 Learn more about Amber's work: https://t.co/LZL0gslBIX

One of our academics, Dr Amber Fensham-Smith will be appearing on tonight's episode of The One Show, discussing home schooling with presenter Angelica Bell 📚 You can watch Amber from 7pm and find out more about her research here: https://t.co/LZL0gslBIX @BBCTheOneShow

How can responsible AI and technology build safer online futures for women? Join us for 'Building Safer Digital Futures: Responsible AI and Tech to Protect Women Online' - an interdisciplinary session for MK Tech Week 2025 where innovation meets inclusion. What to expect: ➡️

Final call! ⏳ Enrolment for our free Click Start courses with @OpenUniversity closes at midnight on August 31st. This is your last chance to gain new digital skills for free. Don't miss out. Sign up now: https://t.co/vDSt5RBlBr

How is AI transforming adult education and lifelong learning? Join us for 'The Future of Adult and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI' - a one-day conference, sponsored by Infosys, that dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we learn, teach, and upskill

If you're interested in #criminology, #psychology and #forensic cognition, then you'll want to watch our next video podcast - Eyewitnesses & miscarriages of justice, with @OpenUniversity's Professor Graham Pike 👀 Check it out via our YouTube channel 👉 https://t.co/hUxF7ZYi10

Struggling with your tech job search? Use AI to your advantage. Here's 7 ChatGPT prompts to help you write better CVs, ace interviews, and build your portfolio. Enrol in our free 'Getting Started with Gen AI' programme by The @OpenUniversity now: https://t.co/PlucLfVAYg