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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Co-produced by The Open University, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, the show that unpacks the amazing science and mind-boggling innovation behind...

Drought and Communication Strategies

Drought and Communication Strategies

On 3rd March 2025, Kevin Collins gave a presentation on Drought and Communication Strategies to over 100 Environment Agency staff as part of the...

Drought and Communication Strategies

Drought and Communication Strategies

On 3rd March 2025, Kevin Collins gave a presentation on Drought and Communication Strategies to over 100 Environment Agency staff as...

Sustainable Approaches to Land and Water Management in Mediterranean Drylands

Sustainable Approaches to Land and Water Management in Mediterranean Drylands

Between 11-14 February 2025, Kevin Collins attended the General Assembly of the SALAM-MED project in Marrakesh in his role as International Member...

World Design Congress 2025

World Design Congress 2025

For the first time in over 50 years, the World Design Congress returns to London, taking place at the Barbican Centre on...

A collage of images depicting diverse individuals engaged in discussions within a conference room setting.

Design Award and Intangible Cultural Heritage

An academic in the Design Groupwithin the School of Engineering and Innovation was part of a team that won a Gold H.E. Teaching Award in...

Smart Contact Lenses

Smart Contact Lenses

Researchers in the School of Engineering and Innovation are developing novel biosensor technologies for real-time analysis of diagnostic biomarkers...

William L. Nutt, Joseph Powel, Karsten Schubert, and Michael Schubert discuss insights into the new hydrogen economy.

Insights into the New Hydrogen Economy

A new Open Access book has been published which offers a comprehensive exploration of the future of the hydrogen industry. Written by former members...

A collage featuring diverse individuals in various locations, showcasing different cultures and environments.A collage featuring diverse individuals in various locations, showcasing different cultures and environments.

The Coronation Challenge: CreaTech Report

he Open University is proud to celebrate its contribution to a major new government report, The Coronation Challenge: CreaTech Report, launched...

Reviewing Approaches for Communicating Drought Status and Risk

Reviewing Approaches for Communicating Drought Status and Risk

DEFRA has just published the results of the RADAR project (Reviewing Approaches for communicating Drought status And Risk) which...

Chalk Bournes project

Chalk Bournes project

On 23rd January 2025, Kevin Collins convened a stakeholder workshop near Canterbury on local understanding of the River Nailbourne as part of his...

Habitat Construction on the Moon

Habitat Construction on the Moon

Researchers in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are developing methods suitable for the construction of lunar...