Faculty of STEM, The Open University

ooops! That's this Sunday, 1 November Blue Planet III starts!

🌊 Dive in! #OUSTEM & @BBC present Blue Planet III, narrated by David Attenborough. "Tropical Seas" premieres 2 Nov—explore vibrant reefs & ocean mysteries! Watch on @BBCOne or iPlayer. 🐠🌏 #BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #OpenUniversity

Don’t want to study alone? Join the Black STEM Hub drop-in! Meet other Black STEM students & our convenors for study sessions & chats every Friday at 2pm on Teams. Join here: events.stem.open.ac.uk/event… #BlackSTEM #OUSTEM #StudentCommunity #OpenUniversity

CareersFest 2026: Connect, explore, succeed! 🚀 2–13 Nov: Meet employers, discover UK growth sectors, and find your next role—even in unexpected places. Open to all backgrounds, abilities & ambitions. #CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #CareerAdvice #Inclusion

We're celebrating 20 years of free learning! Join us as we look back at how OpenLearn began, discover some surprising facts, explore how the world has changed over two decades and hear how OpenLearn helped Open University graduates. ow.ly/TPsR50ZZFmJ

Space researchers from the Open University Atmospheric Research and Space Exploration group have once again helped take images of the Earth and Moon from space as the JUICE spacecraft makes it epic voyage to Jupiter. Read More 👇 ow.ly/AjG650ZYWXR

Join our Black History Month panel tomorrow with WELS & STEM Black Student Networks and OpenSU. Hear Black students and staff share their stories, challenges, and achievements. Let’s celebrate and foster inclusion! Teams link: schools.stem.open.ac.uk/even…

Join our Black History Month panel with WELS & STEM Black Student Networks + OpenSU! Hear Black students & staff share their experiences in higher ed. Celebrate, learn, and support inclusion. Get the Teams link: schools.stem.open.ac.uk/even…

Missed #BiologyWeek2026 events? There’s still time! Check our website for upcoming events, competitions & activities. Join the fun and celebrate biology with us! 🌱🔬 #OUSTEM #BiologyMatters #ScienceForAll

We are so proud of Space Engineering Technician Josh Oakley who features in the book Scientists Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara. The book is aimed at teenagers & features a range of scientists working on a some of the world's biggest questions. ow.ly/1ovL50ZWNbl

🌱 It’s #BiologyWeek2026! Join LHCS 8–18 Oct for talks, competitions & hands-on activities. Explore the schedule: events.stem.open.ac.uk/event… What are you excited for? #OUSTEM

A plaque was unveiled last week to celebrate the work of Professor Colin Pillinger who persuaded politicians, pop stars and the public to support what had seemed impossible: a British mission to Mars. Read more in this BBC News article: ow.ly/2gpH50ZWMYo

Celebrate #BiologyWeek2026 with us! 🧬 Join 8–18 Oct for talks, competitions & activities for all biology lovers. See the full line-up: events.stem.open.ac.uk/event… What will you take part in? Reply below!

New research involving OU academics boosts prospects for finding life in the icy plumes of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. ow.ly/leXa50ZSgxW

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. ow.ly/yhRR50ZSftb

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: ow.ly/6JMA50ZNVv0

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. ow.ly/wma050ZQyu0

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 Can't make it to campus? Join us online: Thurs 2 Oct 17.00 to 18:00 Register to attend: ow.ly/J8iE50ZNUUL

Maths in movies has often been used creatively to engage students in formulas & numerical theory. 'It's all Academic - From Fractions to Formulas’ is a parody of the Wizard of Oz where the traditional characters are replaced by mathematical concepts ow.ly/aJR250ZHBx1

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. #nationalcodingweek ow.ly/9EVn50ZNRe5