Upcoming Events

Sep 18

STEM Freshers': OpenTalk- Visions Matter

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 19:00 to 20:00

Online & Berrill Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall

Derek Jones, Senior Lecturer in Design, will present a talk based on the following abstract:The Open University has a strong legacy vision: Open to People, Places, and Methods. This was articulated in the OU’s inaugural lecture in 1969 by Lord Geoffrey Crowther, the first Chancellor.  That...

Oct 1

STEM Freshers': Welcome to the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems Sciences

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 19:00 to 20:00

Teams Webinar

If you’re a new, returning, or continuing student at STEM’s School of Environment, Earth, and Ecosystems Sciences, we invite you to join our welcome event. There, you’ll have the opportunity to see behind the scenes, learn about the school's operations, and meet our senior leaders.This event will gi...

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