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Scholarship applications are officially open! Check if you’re eligible and explore all our available opportunities 👉 https://ow.ly/IlOS50YCnO8
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Artemis II shows how space missions generate societal benefits that extend far beyond revenue, shaping technology, research, and life on Earth. PhD student Martyna Hodges explains how.
A photo of a woman with blonde hair smiling at the camera. Martyna is a PhD student focusing on “Evaluating the Societal Impacts of Space” using the skills she gained from her OU MSc in Systems Thinking.
A quote: My PhD focuses on the overlooked societal impacts of space, and Artemis II demonstrates how these drive real benefits on Earth, from medical monitoring to renewable energy technology, skills development to international cooperation Martyna Hodges
Three coloured boxes Top, pink: Healthcare Artemis II is putting crew‑survival systems to the test in real conditions, generating insights that could drive new healthcare innovations here on Earth. Middle, purple: Environmental Artemis II is sparking greener innovation, from solar tech, boosting renewables, to space‑ready systems, driving cleaner transport and more eco‑friendly batteries on Earth. Bottom, Blue: Education Artemis II provides modern role models and high‑visibility science education content that could see positive societal impacts on education
How does space exploration benefit life on Earth?
PhD student Martyna Hodges explores this question in her research, Evaluating the Societal Impacts of Space, spotlighting missions like Artemis II and their wider benefits to us and the world around us.
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Every graduate needs a pic with the bear 🧸✨
Go on… can you find yourself? 👀
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The main auditorium filling up, and so is the pride 💫
Today we celebrate the hard work, resilience, and achievements of our incredible students - London, you understood the assignment 🎓
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The sun is shining at the Barbican and we can't wait to welcome all our amazing London graduates! 🤩
Let us know if you'll be celebrating with us today 🎓👇
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Change your future for good 💚🩷. Choose your perfect course at OU. Register now for October 2026, February, and April 2027: https://ow.ly/7w4m50YyuLc #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity
Campus just hits different in the sunshine. An instant upgrade for any OU library study session ☀️
We know most of you are studying from wherever you are in the world but did you know you can come and study at our library in Milton Keynes any time you want?
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Our new series Beyond the Books starts today 🎓
Episode one asks: is AI just predictive text on steroids 🤖
Watch now and catch new episodes every Friday 👉 https://youtu.be/I967o8DCpH8
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What a fantastic day it's been today at Croke Park. It was such a pleasure to put together this application. So very well deserved. Delighted that Dónal now joins our OU family ❤️
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For 50+ years, The Open University and BBC have co-produced inspiring content 📺 Explore free learning on OU Connect: https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OUconnect #BBC
Sixty years ago, Jennie Lee's vision created The Open University 🎓 Welcoming all backgrounds, millions have started life-changing journeys. #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OU60 💙
Studying during Ramadan can feel like a challenge. We asked our community to share the tips that help them stay focused while fasting and here are their best ideas to support you through the month 🌙
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OU student Abbie often gets asked whether distance learning means sacrificing a social life, but here’s why the truth is quite the opposite! 👩🏻💻
Kickstart your journey and explore our courses 👉 https://ow.ly/WWZB50YgxOi
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We asked our community to share their desk setups! Share your study setups with us by joining our Instagram broadcast channel: https://ow.ly/x1m950YenKy
and maybe we will feature you next time (bonus points if pets are featured 👀)
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Ready to control your future? ⏰ Study anytime, anywhere! 📚✈️ Boost your employability with our courses and support. Search "Open University" now! 💙 #OU #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #University #uni
New OU starters 👋 this one’s for you!
If you’re beginning your studies this week, drop a comment and tell us why you've started studying with the OU 💙
And to our current students: pop by, say hello, and share a few words of encouragement or advice.
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To honour Jennie Lee’s legacy, Milton Keynes City Council has appointed sculptor Andy Edwards to create a new statue celebrating the visionary behind the 1966 White Paper that founded The Open University. Unveiling in 2026. 🔗 https://ow.ly/9Hip50Y7u3j #OUfamily #OpenUniversity
Always nice to get a wee letter from @openuniversity.bsky.social @ouscotland.bsky.social reminding me of the hard work. #OUFamily
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💻 Sign up for an Open University course and start your journey: www.open.ac.uk/courses
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I graduated from the @openuniversity.bsky.social
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Brenda Boardman speaking at a lectern on stage with other academics looking on.
Just been to the @openuniversity.bsky.social graduation ceremony where Brenda Boardman was awarded an honorary doctorate and hundreds of OU students got their degrees. Very moving. #OUfamily @ecioxford.bsky.social
This week I had the huge honour to present Anna Lapwood with an Honorary Doctorate from The Open University at our Manchester Graduation Ceremony #OUFamily #WomenInMusic #PlayLikeAGirl
Was anyone else at today’s #OUFamily ceremony at Bridgewater Hall? 🧪 🔭 #AcademicSky
Kaz and Elektra in robes
Kaz walking on stage to collect her degree
Me and Elektra
Kaz and me
Celebrating with my lovely wife today who is awarded her MSc Psychology by @openuniversity.bsky.social #OUFamily so proud!
A smiling Dr Lynge Lauritsen in the glorious blue and gold OU PhD gown, with me in my red and blue Oxford DPhil robes with a white bow tie. The OU requires gown & hood and no hat, but Oxford specifies a gown, no hood and a mortar board for this outfit. Irresistible force & immovable object -who wins? It’s an OU event so OU rules prevail of course. In Oxford terms it’s a Gaudy, so there.
A smiling Dr Adam McMaster in the OU blue and gold PhD gown, with me in my red and blue Oxford DPhil one breaking an Oxford rule. Go see the alt text on the other photo for the why coz I aint typing that again haha
A lovely day today spent at an @openuniversity.bsky.social graduation, celebrating everyone but especially for me the newly minted Dr Lynge Lauritsen & Dr Adam McMaster #OUFamily
Love having #OUFamily stop by the gym! Had fun showing alums Aaron Basham (1991-95) and Ed Wentzheimer (1996-2000) around new facility and catching up.
Aaron owns and runs Cypress Gymnastics Academy—his son Carson currently an OU freshman—and Ed is a managing director at JP Morgan in NY.
Such an incredible achievement 👏 🙌 🥳 #OUfamily
