OpenARC

OpenARC, The Open University Arts & Humanities Research Centre, is the hub for research in the School of Arts and Humanities at The Open University. It hosts a broad range of research groups, and facilitates disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.

Building on The Open University’s mission, OpenARC promotes the value of arts and humanities research for the 21st century. Only by researching the world through the arts and humanities can be we fully understand what it means to be human and use that knowledge of our past and present to inform a better future.

Through our world-leading research and impact, OpenARC is committed to creating, defending and sustaining an informed and culturally literate society, in a world where there are increasing inequalities of access to the positive influence of the arts and humanities.

Broadcasting the Arts & Humanities

For over the last 50 years The Open University has worked with broadcasters to produce a wide range of outstanding Arts & Humanities content. In this short film, Nominated Academics from the School of Arts & Humanities discuss the impact of their role on some hugely successful broadcasts, and how this work has resulted in both additional material for students and wide reaching public engagement. The unique relationship between The Open University and broadcasters such as the BBC, and the vital role of Nominated Academics, are highlighted in this short film which was premiered at the Open ARC Launch Event in June 2024.

To find out more please visit connect.open.ac.uk.