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Dr Agnes Czajka and Dr Eleni Andreouli Published a Blog on the Future of UK Citizenship
26th February 2020
OU academics/Citizenship and Governance Stratigic Research Area (SRA) members Dr Agnes Czajka and Dr Eleni Andreouli have published a blog on the future of UK citizenship.
Dr Andreas Vossler has joined the Health, Wellness and Society Advisory Board
18th October 2019
The school of Psychology and Counselling is pleased to announce that Dr Andreas Vossler has joined the Health, Wellness and Society Research Network Advisory Board.
Dr Gemma Briggs has been shortlisted for the OU Research Excellence Award
18th October 2019
Psychologist Dr Gemma Briggs has been shortlisted for the OU Research Excellence Award for her timely work on driver safety.
OU BBC Co-production "The Fires that Foretold Grenfell" Wins Best Broadcast Award
2nd May 2019
The OU/BBC co-produced documentary "The Fires That Foretold Grenfell" won the prestigious Broadcast Award at the 15th Annual Learning On Screen Awards which took place on Thursday 25th April. Judges described the documentary as “arresting, artfully made and well-researched, with a strong emotional impact”. The documentary was supported by FASS Academic Prof Steve Tombs.
New OU/BBC Series - Forensics: The Real CSI
26th April 2019
On Wednesday May 1^st a new OU/BBC documentary series Forensics: The Real CSI begins on BBC Two at 9pm - except for viewers in Scotland. This series was produced with the support of FASS academic Dr Jim Turner, together with academics from STEM. The new series links into the following qualifications within FASS: Q07 BSc (Hons) Psychology, Q82 BSc (Hon) Forensic Psychology, and F73 MSc Forensic Psychological Studies.
Leading Role for OU Psychology Academic Paul Stenner
18th September 2017
Prof. Paul Stenner is the new President of the International Society for Theoretical Psychology, a leading forum for theoretical psychology with a focus on contemporary psychological debates.
FASS join OpenMinds to debate What does Brexit tell us about Britain?
31st March 2017
As Article 50 was triggered and Britain and prepares to leave the European Union three Open University academics explored the implications in a live debate.
Dr Meg-John Barker speaks at White House on bisexuality issues
3rd October 2016
Senior lecturer in psychology, Dr Meg-John Barker, was among a prestigious panel at the White House recently, for an official White House Briefing discussing the challenges for and the support given to the bisexuality community.
‘Olympics Special’ two-hour interactive event
17th August 2016
Student Hub Live returns for an ‘Olympics Special’ two-hour interactive event on Friday 19 August,12.00 to 14.00pm. Guests, including OU academics Kath Woodward and Elizabeth Silva, will discuss the multi-layered narrative of the modern Olympics.