STEM at The Open University is about opening doors: to knowledge, opportunity and discovery. Our strength lies in the people who learn, teach, research and collaborate here, and in the difference we can make together.
The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is the Open University's largest faculty, bringing together world-leading teaching, research and innovation across science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computing. Through our Schools, and our specialist research centres, we are advancing knowledge, tackling global challenges and inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.
The School leads and shapes the digital revolution through delivering innovative and dynamic teaching that is relavant to the workplace and is founded on world-class research and scholarhsip in computing and commnucations.
The School leads the OU's teaching in Engineering, Design, Technology and Innovation Management, Systems Thinking and Enviornmental Management and has highly rated Desgin and Materials Engineering research (REF2014).
The School is renowned for its interdiscipilinary research and teaching methods, enhancing our understanding of past and present Earth and enviornmental systems interactions, and promoting positive actions for a sustainble future.
Leading research and teaching across the broad discipline areas: Brain & Behavioural Sciences: Cell & Molecular Biology; Chemistry & Analytical Sciences and Human Biology.
The School's research in mathematics and statistics fules innovation in industry, medicine and public health.
World-leading research and teaching in Astronomy, Physics and Planetary & Space Sciences.
KMi is at the forefront of research and development in: Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Artificial intellegence and Scientific Technologies, and Mutlimedia.
New research published in the journal Science has explored the reproductive complexity of plants.
On 5th March 2025, Kevin Collins attended and facilliated sessions all the UK national meeting of climate smart agriculture advisors as part of this role...
Our internationally recognised research spans science, technology, engineering and mathematics and computing, driving innovation meaningful impact across society. Across our research groups, academics are advacning knowledge, tackling global challenges and transforming resaerch into real-world solutions.
In the age of Generative AI, social media and polarisation, for societies to function well, citizen need to be supported with understanding, evaluating and constructively discussing multiple often contradictory points of view.
One major facet of astronomy research at the OU is the study of stellar astrophysics. This is accomplished via a variety of means, including theoretical investigations employing sophisticated population synthesis codes and observations made across the electromagnetic spectrum with world-leading facilities including...
Study with the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and gain the knowledge, skills anmd confidence to achieve your ambitions. Our flexible, supported approach to learning is desgined to fit around your life, combining innovative teaching, research-led curriculum and practical learning experenices to help you succeed, whenever you are in your educational journey.
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Bringing together academics in the STEM subjects to promote innovation, scholarship and enterprise in open and distance learning.
