This Open Day is an exciting opportunity to explore the study of Sociology at The Open University (OU). Sociology is a dynamic and relevant field of study that enables students to critically examine social issues, inequalities, human behaviour, and societal structures.

Political disengagement is rising in the UK, with declining turnout, eroding trust, and growing polarisation. Some groups, particularly young people and the economically disadvantaged, are especially disengaged. Join us for this online event, to get some practical insights into methods of engaging the disengaged in making change in politics, democracy and civil society, specifically aimed at policy makers and campaigning organisations. Find out about our FREE toolkit and how you can use it.

The Open University and York University present a China/Europe and the Changing Global Order Seminar Series webinar.

Dr Dr Xinyu Yuan, post-doctoral researcher at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, speakes on "International Non-governmental Organizations in China: Restrictions, Adaptations, and Re-positioning".  

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

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

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

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

The Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice (GCSJ) aims to connect PGR students with experienced researchers in the format of a ‘methods surgery’ where practical challenges, obstacles, tips and tricks can be discussed.

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.

The Open University and York University present a monthly webinar series. Come along to our webinar and hear Professor J Zeng (Director of Confucius Institute and Academic Director of China Engagement, Professor of China and International Studies at the University of Lancaster), speak on: Belt and Road Initiative at 10: Towards a Sino-Centric World Order?