Faculty of STEM, The Open University

Don't miss Rare Earth at 12.04pm today on BBC Radio 4. The series is co-produced by the OU with insight from our academic experts! Today's episode is about America and the Planet. Discover what we can do to help our rare earth on OU Connect: ow.ly/Pfu350YwqTG

Looking for support or want to learn more about neurodiversity? Check out the new Hub from Open SU at @OpenUniversity — full of events, services & community links. 🔗 oustudents.com/support-and-ad… #Neurodiversity #OU #StudentWellbeing #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

Rosie sniffs for the odour of bowel cancer in urine samples in our training room, work that could help create a fast, accurate and non-invasive method of diagnosis. We hope that one day, Rosie's work can be translated into clinical settings alongside existing diagnostic methods. medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/bio-detection 📸Michael Leckie/PA Media Assignments @OpenUniversity

🐾 Why do we love our pets so much? This OpenLearn article explores the biology behind the human–animal bond. 📚 OpenLearn is The Open University’s free learning platform, open to everyone. Read the article ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/Wipc50Yqgq0

🧪 Did you know Forensics: The Real CSI is co-produced by the the OU. Dr Linda Moore and Dr Jim Turner have helped to create the series behind the scenes. Discover real forensic science with The Open University’s scenario-based interactive ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/TKOo50Yqf10

💧 Rare Earth continues today on BBC Radio 4 at 12pm. Today we explore the challenges facing the UK’s lakes, lochs and loughs, from pollution and toxic algae to sewage spills. Watch an exclusive OU interview with Hamza Yassin on OU Connect⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/SjHW50Ym0EU

☄️ Cosmic visitor on its way to Jupiter! Space researchers from the OU have helped image an interstellar object using ESA’s JUICE spacecraft Janus camera. Discover how this aids navigation and studies small bodies in our Solar System 🔗 ow.ly/bOLZ50YqfIq

🪐 New funding will help reveal the hidden mineral history of Jupiter’s icy moons! Researchers at the OU have received over £600k of a £787k grant to study how minerals form when salty ocean water freezes on icy worlds. Read more about the research ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/imj250Yqff1

What would you spend yours on? Share your views by 30 April for a chance to win shopping vouchers worth £10-£500! Eligible students only. Take part at thestudentsurvey.com #StudentSurvey #NSS2026 #OpenUniversity #OUSTEM #StudentVoice #WinVouchers #HigherEducation #UKStudents

This week we are celebrating #BritishScienceWeek and to give you a taste of what the @openuniversity can offer - check out some of the free resources we have on offer 👇 ow.ly/KGLl50YrlCF

🤖 The final episode of AI Confidential is on BBC2 tomorrow. Co-produced by the OU and BBC, Dr Samara Banno and Dr Paul Piwek from the OU were the academic consultants and helped shape the series behind the scenes. Find out more on OU Connect: ow.ly/wCEu50Yqegc

🧪 Episode 2 of Forensics: The Real CSI is on BBC2 tomorrow. The series was co-produced with the OU, with input from our experts Dr Linda Moore and Dr Jim Turner. Explore a crime scene, find evidence and learn from forensics experts on OU Connect: 🔗 ow.ly/qiUb50YqeV9

🦁 Rare Earth continues today on BBC Radio 4 at 12pm. This week’s episode asks Should we still have zoos? Head over to OU Connect to watch a short video exploring the arguments for and against zoos ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/ZNuk50Ym0s3

It's the final countdown! Tonight at 18:15 is the next Black STEM Hub event: How to improve your grades with the OU Library! Meet the new interns and find out how the library can support you! Register on Teams to get the link and join us tonight! @0e2ed455-96af-4100-bed3-a8e5fd981685" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c3800a7c…

Invited to the National Student Survey? Share your views by 30 April for a chance to win one of 76 prizes (£10–£500)! Take part: thestudentsurvey.com #StudentSurvey #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #StudentVoice #HaveYourSay #HigherEd #STEM #StudentLife

Boost your grades with the OU Library! 📚 Join the Black STEM Hub event this Thursday at 18:15. Meet the new interns and discover how the library can support you. Register on Teams for the link—don’t miss out! @0e2ed455-96af-4100-bed3-a8e5fd981685" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c3800a7c…

🦖 AI is shedding new light on dinosaur footprints Researchers have used AI to analyse nearly 2,000 fossil footprints, helping scientists better understand how dinosaurs moved and lived. Read more on OU News ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/IAFA50YlZsb

Want to boost your grades? 📚 Join the Black STEM Hub this Thursday for “How to improve your grades with the OU library!” Meet new interns, explore resources, and ask questions. Starts 18:15—recording available! Sign up: bit.ly/OUSTEMevent #OUSTEM #BlackInSTEM #StudyTips

Have you been enjoying the new OU/BBC series AI Confidential with Hannah Fry? Episode 2 is on tomorrow on BBC2. This video explores how AI tools can help with everyday tasks, and why it’s important to stay critical. 🔗 connect.open.ac.uk/aiwithhannahfry

🧪 Forensics: The Real CSI - a new OU/BBC series starting this Sunday at 9pm on BBC Two. The series was co-produced with The Open University, with input from OU experts Linda Moore and Jim Turner. Explore the science behind the series on OU Connect⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/6MhX50Ym0Tr