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Faculty of STEM, The Open University

@OU_STEM

The Open University's Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics #OUSTEM For student support, tag @OpenUniversity.

 Milton Keynes, England
stem.open.ac.uk/
Joined March 2017
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🌌 Big #OUSTEM news! Our scientists are helping create the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever. Discover how this breakthrough is shaping the future of space science and your OU studies: open.ac.uk/blogs/news/scienc… 🚀 #SpaceScience #Innovation #OpenUniversity
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Build your career confidence with Careers Express! Discover OU’s latest careers events, resources, and opportunities in this month’s newsletter. Read now: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… #OUSTEM #OpenUniversity #Careers #STEMCareers #CareerDevelopment #OUStudents
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Join #BlackSTEMHub for a 2-part workshop with Sam Johnson on building self-confidence in STEM. 23 & 30 Nov, 11–11:30am. Details & links: events.stem.open.ac.uk/event…
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🌊 Blue Planet III: "Seasonal Seas" explores how animals adapt to wild weather, from winter storms to summer heat! 🐬❄️☀️ Catch up: connect.open.ac.uk/blueplane… Interested in these topics? Discover our courses: open.ac.uk/courses/environme… #BluePlanetIII #OUSTEM #SeasonalSeas #STEM
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Interested in anatomy & physiology? Join our hands-on dissection event at OU Milton Keynes with Inside the Cadaver Lab! 🧬 📅 5 Dec 2026 | 9am, 12pm, 3pm 💷 £35/session (+fee), OU students £5 off: OpenUNI5 Book: insidethecadaverlab.co.uk/
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This is the final week of #CareersFest2026! Connect with employers, explore new sectors, and find your perfect role. Open to everyone—whatever your background or goals. Learn more: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… #CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #Careers
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🌊 Dive into #BluePlanetIII: "Open Ocean" tonight! Discover blue whales, crabs & turtles at 8pm on @BBCOne or iPlayer. Grab your free poster 👉 connect.open.ac.uk/blueplane… Explore our environment courses: open.ac.uk/courses/environme…
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Looking for a welcoming study space? Join the Black STEM Hub drop-in every Friday at 2pm on Teams! Connect with Black STEM students and our convenors for study sessions and support. Link: events.stem.open.ac.uk/event… #BlackSTEM #OUSTEM
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Ever wondered about the science behind fireworks? If you are heading out to a firework display over the next few days you might like to look at this short article to find out how our skies will be lighting up. ow.ly/R5Jg50ZSeWg
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CareersFest 2026 is on until 13 Nov! Connect with employers, explore new sectors, and find your perfect role. Open to everyone—whatever your background or goals. Learn more: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… #CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #Careers
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Thinking about studying engineering? On #nationalengineeringday Find out what it would be like to study at the OU. ow.ly/SIU85103KZZ
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🌊 TONIGHT: #OUSTEM & @BBC present Blue Planet III, narrated by David Attenborough! Episode 1, "Tropical Seas," explores coral reefs & ocean depths. Watch on @BBCOne or iPlayer! 🐠🌏 #BluePlanetIII #STEM #Nature #Ocean #Attenborough #OpenUniversity
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CareersFest 2026 is here! 🚀 2–13 Nov: Connect with employers, explore UK growth sectors & discover roles you never expected. Open to all backgrounds & abilities—your future starts now! More info: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… #CareersFest2026 #OUSTEM #Careers
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ooops! That's this Sunday, 1 November Blue Planet III starts!
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🌊 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
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🌊 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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