The Open University: STEM

02/10/2026

There isn't a day that goes by when AI isn't in the news. Recent concerns about the safety of the technology is sparking national debate.

Got you thinking? This FREE short course explores the importance of using Generative AI ethically and responsibly.

https://ow.ly/SrOf50ZSfta

30/09/2026

Black STEM Hub welcome event:

Thursday 2 October
5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us online to meet the team, hear about upcoming activities and learn how to become part of the Black STEM Hub community.
Register to attend:
https://ow.ly/sGqa50ZNVuX

28/09/2026

Ready to start your OU studies and feeling scared, nervous, unsure where to being? Don't worry, we've got you!
We've compiled a playlist with loads of tips and hits for real OU students to help you get started.
https://ow.ly/nvJN50ZQytZ

24/09/2026

Ready to start your student journey with us?

21/09/2026

The Black STEM Hub team are hosting two welcome events this autumn:
Welcome Fair
Fri 26 Sept
10:00 to 15:00
Milton Keynes campus

Visit us at the Welcome Fair to learn more & find out how you can get involved!

Can't make it to campus? Join us online to meet the team, hear about upcoming activities and learn how to become part of the Black STEM Hub community.

Online meet and greet:
Thurs 2 Oct
17:00 - 18:00

Register to attend:
https://ow.ly/F2F250ZNUUO

18/09/2026

Maths in movies has often been used creatively to engage students in formulas and numerical theory. This episode of 'It's all Academic - From Fractions to Formulas’ is a light-hearted parody of the Wizard of Oz in which the traditional characters are replaced by mathematical concepts:

Maths in movies has often been used creatively as a method by which...

17/09/2026

Professor Clara Mancini appeared on BBC Radio 4 earlier to to about whether advanced in AI could help us talk to our pets.

16/09/2026

National Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.

National Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.

14/09/2026

Not all study journeys are the same. Looking for something a bit more flexible? Something that fits around your life but still opens doors to the career you want?

See if the Open University could work for you.
https://youtu.be/A5FIqjMFeGI?si=IgLqn3At5N32AL55

11/09/2026

As we take at look at OU research on Prostate Cancer and discover the latest breakthroughs in understanding and treating one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer: neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC)

https://ow.ly/LtGt50ZHC95