Upcoming Events

Mar 26

Philosophy and the New Space Race – A public lecture

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 18:30 to 19:45

Online

In this free online public talk, Philogophy Professor Derek Matravers will explore some puzzles that follow from the thought that space is not owned by anyone. This lecture contributes to the annual British Philosophy Fortnight.

Apr 10

GCSJ seminar series: Decolonisation as a contested practice: Evidence from The Open University

Friday, April 10, 2026 - 12:00 to 13:00

Online

Opening April’s Seminar will be Professor Allan Laville, OU’s Pro VC of Equality Diversity and inclusion. Presenter – Dr Shannon Martin – Researcher/Equality & inclusion/Government & Academic sectors/Decolonisation

May 15

GCSJ seminar series: Care-full lunar exploration - challenges and opportunities for protecting the Moon

Friday, May 15, 2026 - 12:00 to 13:00

Online

This talk, presented by Dr Alessandra Marino, Senior Lecturer in Geography, looks at lunar protection as requiring interdisciplinary conversations on how to approach the Moon with care.

Jun 17

Conference: The Public Humanities in the 21st century

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 09:30 to 20:00

Online

The OpenARC Research Centre at The Open University is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a free online interdisciplinary conference, ‘The Public Humanities in the 21st Century’.