Previous Events
GCSJ seminar series: Mothers, boys' circumcision and a new politics of harm in Kenya
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 12:00 to 13:00
Online, via Microsoft Teams
We explore how Kenyan mothers are becoming involved in male circumcision, which is usually a men-only space. The talk examines new ideas about cultural rights, genital cutting, and harm in the law and ethics in Kenya.
Next Generation: Arts & Social Sciences Lecture Series
Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 13:00 to 20:00
Online
From nineteenth century literature to nuclear activism in 1980s Wales, from English Literature to Criminology, join us for fascinating talks by PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences every Thursday at 1pm and 7pm, from 13 June – 4 July
Literature and Music Research Group Symposium on Words, Music and Silence
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 10:00 to 19:00
Bournemouth University
In partnership with University Music, Bournemouth, The Open University Literature and Music Research Group are organising a one-day symposium on the theme of Words, Music and Silence, which will take place on Friday 28th June, 2024 at Bournemouth University (BH12 5BB). The day will conclude with a lecture recital exploring words, music, silence and disability given by the concert pianist Duncan Honeybourne, whose career has been shaped by his autism.
Next Generation: Arts & Social Sciences Lecture Series
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 13:00 to 20:00
Online
From nineteenth century literature to nuclear activism in 1980s Wales, from English Literature to Criminology, join us for fascinating talks by PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences every Thursday at 1pm and 7pm, from 13 June – 4 July
Next Generation: Arts & Social Sciences Lecture Series
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 13:00 to 20:00
Online
From nineteenth century literature to nuclear activism in 1980s Wales, from English Literature to Criminology, join us for fascinating talks by PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences every Thursday at 1pm and 7pm, from 13 June – 4 July
GCSJ seminar series: Toothless tigers? Regional organisations and democracy promotion
Friday, June 14, 2024 - 12:00 to 13:00
Online, via Microsoft Teams
Since the end of the Cold War, a growing number of regional organisations (ROs) around the world have formally adhered to democracy as common norm and have adopted institutionalised mechanisms to promote, protect and defend it.
Next Generation: Arts & Social Sciences Lecture Series
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 13:00 to 20:00
Online
From nineteenth century literature to nuclear activism in 1980s Wales, from English Literature to Criminology, join us for fascinating talks by PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences every Thursday at 1pm and 7pm, from 13 June – 4 July
OpenARC launch event
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:30 to 16:00
The Hub Theatre, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA and Online, Microsoft Teams
We’re delighted to invite you to the launch of OpenARC, the new school-wide research centre in Arts and Humanities at The Open University, on the 10th June 2024. With the theme of ‘Arts and Humanities research for the 21st century’, the event showcases and explores new directions in Arts and Humanities research, through an exciting mix of talks, stalls and an afternoon panel of high-profile external speakers.
2nd Annual Research Festival on Global Challenges and Social Justice
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 11:00 to Friday, May 17, 2024 - 15:00
Online and in-person, Library seminar rooms 1&2
We would like to invite you to join the GCSJ Research Festival on Global Challenges and Social Justice. The festival will bring together a variety of speakers and formats to showcase exciting OU research and give researchers a platform to exchange ideas and expand their networks.
Open Politics webinar series: Can we make migration reporting better? If so, how?
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00 to 19:00
Online via MS Teams
Rob McNeil will explore how migration is reported, the challenges around doing so, and whether it can be improved.
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