Faculty of STEM, The Open University

Mars has landed at OU - final day tomorrow! Luke Jerram’s 7m illuminated sculpture brings the Red Planet to life using real NASA images. 🗓️ July 27 | 10AM–4PM 📍 OU Campus Explore Mars like never before! ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/luke-jer…

Join the OU Students Shop team at a Graduation ceremony near you this Autumn! Ceremonies take place across the UK including London, York, Birmingham, Belfast, and more. Register your interest: Stall volunteer: oustudents.co/4kM1ryB Stall coordinator: oustudents.co/44Szsal

Have you checked out the OU's Opportunity Hub? Find vacancies, internships and volunteering roles - all current OU students and students that have completed their studies within the last 3 years have access! 👀👉 opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students

OU researchers and global scientists have recreated deep space conditions, showing water can boil and freeze at once—key to understanding how cryovolcanism shapes icy moons. Read more:ow.ly/2s9g50WusxA

Have you ever wondered how scientists analyse the environment? This free course on OpenLearn explains where rocks have come from and how they were made, as well as examine the processes involved in determining the ecology of a particular area. ow.ly/iZFE50PpRcX

Well done to everyone in our incredible #OUfamily receiving their results today! Don’t forget to share your success using #OUresults so we can celebrate with you!

After hitting record lows in 2024, butterflies are making a comeback in the UK. A dry spring and early summer heatwaves in 2025 have brought ideal conditions, with sightings soaring. @WillowNealEnv explores the story in @ConversationUK: theconversation.com/why-the-uks-bu…

The #BigButterflyCount starts today (18th July - 10th August); it assesses the #environment by counting the amount and type of butterflies 🦋 But why do #butterflies matter? In our article @OU_STEM's Bradley Neal introduces us to some species in the UK: ow.ly/UFIx50Wm84u

Sleep well, OU STEM students - BIG week next week! 😴 (plays calming music to help) #OUResults #OUFamily

So much to see, do & discover at #MKIF2025! Science, space, art, fun — what have YOU seen or learnt so far? 👀🧠🎉 Tell us your highlights & tag us👉 ifmiltonkeynes.org

🔴 Mars: A World Record Billions of years, one red planet. Discover how Mars' rocky surface reveals secrets about its past — and maybe life. 🌌 📅 Sun 20 July | 🕑 2PM 📍 Open University, Milton Keynes 👤 Ages 13+ 🎟️ ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/mars-a-w…

Mars has landed at OU! 🔴 Luke Jerram’s 7m illuminated sculpture brings the Red Planet to life using real NASA images. 🗓️ July 19 | 10AM–9PM 🗓️ July 27 | 10AM–4PM 📍 OU Campus Explore Mars like never before—no rocket needed. ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/luke-jer…

🛠️ 12 years on Mars! Join us to follow NASA’s Curiosity rover as it journeys from Bradbury Landing to Mt. Sharp 🗻 on the Red Planet. 📅 Sat 19 July | 🕕 6PM 📍 Open University, Milton Keynes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages 🎟️ ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/12-years…

🪐 Space: Missions, Mysteries & Meteorites Explore Mars-like environments, hold meteorites, & meet real space scientists! 🚀 🗓️ Sat 19 July | 🕛 12–6PM 📍 Open University, Milton Keynes 🎟️ Family-friendly & FREE! 👉 ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/space-mi…

🚀 Unlock the Secrets of Space with the Open University! Join top space experts for a stellar evening of discovery, Q&As & future-gazing. 📍 Milton Keynes 🗓️ Fri 18 | 🕖 7PM | Ages 16+ 🎟️ ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/unlockin…

Mars has landed at OU! 🔴 Luke Jerram’s 7m illuminated sculpture brings the Red Planet to life using real NASA images. 🗓️ July 18–19 | 10AM–9PM 🗓️ July 27 | 10AM–4PM 📍 OU Campus Explore Mars like never before—no rocket needed. ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/luke-jer…

The @IFMKfest starts on Friday! Have you booked in to any of our events on our campus? What are you looking forward to? Spaces are limited, don't miss out! ifmiltonkeynes.org/whats-on/categ…

🚨 It's less than a week to module results day! 🚨 Who else is waiting (im)patiently for their results? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ How are we feeling about it? Let us know in the comments below!

The Atmospheric Research and Space Exploration group, led by Prof Manish Patel, will lead a study for a high-resolution imaging instrument for Mars. HiRIME will fly on the SpotLight spacecraft, capturing surface images to support future exploration. open.ac.uk/blogs/news/sci…

Careers Express is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to build your career confidence this month. The newsletter covers all the OU’s latest careers events, resources and opportunities. Find the latest edition at opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/infop…