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The second edition of SSGS Magazine has landed

FASS has just launched the second issue of its annual SSGS Magazine, offering staff, academics and students an insight into some of the cutting-edge work taking place across the eight disciplines in the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies. 

11th October 2021
Dr Gemma Briggs behind Teal background with ‘Winner O2RB Excellence in Impact Award 2021’

Celebrating prestigious FASS Research Impact win for Dr Gemma Briggs

Dr Gemma Briggs, Head of Discipline in the School of Psychology & Counselling has won an O²RB Excellence in Impact Award 2021 for her research on the dangers of hands-free phone use.

7th October 2021
THE Awards shortlisted entry 2021

Pioneering Counselling CPD shortlisted for THE award 2021

Most successful OU CPD, created by Professor Naomi Moller and Dr Andreas Vossler is shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award 2021.

1st October 2021
Jun Tiburcio with Totem Latamat

Religious Studies Professor supports Indigenous voices at COP26

Professor of Religious Studies Graham Harvey supports Indigenous voices at COP26 with TOTEM LATAMAT, which tours the country this autumn.

29th September 2021
A woman stood in a darken hallway of stacked movie reel containers.

The OU and BFI – a new partnership creates short courses on films and media

The Open University (OU) and British Film Institute (BFI) have announced a new partnership, with three stand-alone short courses aimed at those with a keen interest in film and the media.

9th September 2021
Actor Richard E Grant with arms outstretched

FASS Co-pros spotlighted on newly launched Broadcast and Partnerships website

Our new Broadcast and Partnerships website showcases all activity stemming from our unique relationship with the BBC, FASS co-productions feature prominently on the site.

24th August 2021
Fiona Monahan

Creative Writing student Fiona wins major “emerging writer” competition with her module assignment

Creative Writing student Fiona Monahan has been selected by the inaugural Genesis Jewish Book Week Emerging Writers' Programme as one of ten emerging writers in the UK.

17th August 2021
Dr Andy Morris, Geography

BAFTA recognition for Springwatch 2020 live event

In the most trying of years, Springwatch 2020, the OU / BBC co-production produced with academic expertise from Geography’s Dr Andy Morris, has won a BAFTA, beating a prestigious line-up to win Best Live Event 2020.

2nd July 2021
Opening Psychology For Changing Times promotional image

You’re invited to the launch of the Open Psychology Research Centre

Open Psychology for changing times. Join us for a series of events to launch the Open Psychology Research Centre.

25th June 2021
Book jacket for Creative Writing for Healthcare Workers

Launch of Creative Writing Handbook for Health Care Workers

The Creative Writing Handbook for Health Care Workers is the result of The Open University and North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust joining forces on a pilot to establish whether creative writing practice could reduce stress with Health Care Workers.

28th May 2021

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