School of Social Sciences & Global Studies
The School of Social Sciences and Global Studies at The Open University is a hub for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and research-led teaching that aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by societies across the globe.
We offer an intellectually stimulating environment for academic staff and students, including a lively postgraduate research community.
- Prof Shonil Bhagwat (Head of School, SSGS)
Local & Global, the fourth edition of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) magazine has just launched. You can still catch up with the first three issues, if you have missed reading them.
Study
The School offers a deliberately unconventional combination of disciplinary traditions which support a wide range of interdisciplinary and disciplinary modules and qualifications.
Research
The School is a hub for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and research-led teaching that aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by societies across the globe.
Outreach and External Engagement
Through the pursuit of strategic partnerships and progressive engagement, we strive to make a difference in the wider world.
Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice
Established in October 2021, the Centre provides critical, interdisciplinary insight, and innovative, social justice driven solutions to challenges facing contemporary global societies.
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Politics lecturer consults for new OU/BBC series “The Zelensky Story”
2nd September 2024Open University’s Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody consults for OU/BBC co-production The Zelensky Story
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Challenging the narrative on climate crisis
30th July 2024FASS academic insight and expertise has been used to help create new learning resources to challenge the narrative around the climate crisis.
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History and Politics academics consult for new series on Cold War spies
9th May 2024The Open University History and Politics academics consult for new OU/BBC co-production on Cold War spies.
GCSJ seminar series: Towards an entrepreneurial welfare state? An empirically informed theoretical perspective
Friday, January 17, 2025 - 12:00 to 13:00
Online
Researching Global China Conference – Innovation and Challenges
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 09:30 to Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 17:30
Hub Theatre, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
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