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The Open University Establishes New Centre for Protecting Women Online Following £7.7 Million Grant from Research England

The Open University (OU) has launched a pioneering Centre for Protecting Women Online, made possible by a substantial £7.7 million grant from Research England. This new initiative aims to address and mitigate the online harms faced by women and girls, focusing on research to inform legislative, policy, and technological solutions.

10th October 2024

New report recommends better assessment design to tackle potential AI threat to academic integrity

A pioneering new report looking at the impact of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) on different types of assessment has recommended that performance of tools, such as ChatGPT, should be used to inform and upskill assessment design, rather than trying to detect misuse.

8th October 2024

New series of OU/BBC documentary Parole

The new series takes audiences behind the scenes in the high stakes world of parole hearings where the futures of prisoners, victims, and their families hang in the balance.

8th October 2024

Becoming a University of Sanctuary

This year, The Open University has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary. Neil Graffin, Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Department and Chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Network at The OU, explains what this means.

9th July 2024

We asked ChatGPT for legal advice – here are five reasons why you shouldn’t

Many people turn to the internet for legal help and tools like ChatGPT can quickly explain complicated legal information in a straightforward, conversational style, but are they accurate?

6th June 2024

Full-time carer Rebekah thought her dream of getting a law degree had gone, until she found the OU’s carers scholarship

When Rebekah Zammett became a carer to her eldest child at just 22, she thought she’d lost her chance to get a degree. Now, thanks to the OU carers scholarship, that dream is coming true.

3rd June 2024
The image shows Professor Olga Jurasz and Alex Davies-Jones, MP

Largest-ever UK report into online violence against women launched at Westminster event, urging for action

The full report of the largest-ever UK study into online violence against women and girls, designed and led by Professor Olga Jurasz at The Open University, has been launched and discussed at the Houses of Parliament.

2nd April 2024

New OU report offers employers guidance on governance

Academics from The Open University Business and Law Schools have contributed to a new report highlighting the need for employers to re-examine governance within their organisations.  

20th March 2024
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The Open University joins £4.8 million initiative to combat economic inactivity in Northern Ireland

Mark Durkin, Executive Dean for FBL talks about the EPIC Future NI research and policy action group aimed at addressing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland.

11th March 2024

Brand new OU/BBC series takes an unflinching look at the UK’s public services

A new three-part series co-produced by The Open University and BBC will follow writer and rapper Darren McGarvey as he takes an unflinching look at the UK’s public services.

28th February 2024

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Law in Motion: 50 Years of Legal Change

Law in Motion book cover

This book is a celebration of 50 Years of The Open University written by members of the Law School.

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