The OU Biology programme: R58 Biology and Q64 Natural Sciences (Biology). From the STEM School of Life, Health & Chemical Sciences (LHCS). News, events and more
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Rare Earth returns to the airwaves today!
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski delve into the world of microbes, and reveal the role they could play in the fight against climate change.
Catch up on previous episodes: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001vbt…
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Everyone's talking about the #Europa Clipper mission, and one of its aims - to find out if #Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, could be home to another life form... as @Astrobiology_OU's Rachael explains here (and you can learn more via the link below)
open.edu/openlearn/science-m…
@OU_STEM
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
7 Oct 2024
BREAKING NEWS
The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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7 Oct 2024
It's #BiologyWeek2024!
On Wednesday at 7.30pm students can join us for a special evening of biology research talks given by @OU_LHCS lecturers @DrTLStubbs Dr Mark Hintze and @KonradPhD.
Info: learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/forumn…
(OU login required)
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5 Oct 2024
It's a gorgeous sunny day here in Milton Keynes, perfect for getting out and spotting fungi for #UKFungusDay or maybe for your #S295 BioBlitz! Here's some we found in a park close to @OpenUniversity Walton Hall Campus. Can you ID it?
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3 Oct 2024
Welcome to our new biology students starting their first modules this weekend! We can't wait to meet you!
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3 Oct 2024
The first @OU_LHCS Celebration of Science postcard was issued yesterday celebrating the work of Dr Kizzmekia Corbett-Helarie.
Follow the link to find more:
learn2.open.ac.uk/course/vie…
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24 Jul 2024
Congratulations to all our biology students receiving their results this week! Well done everyone!
23 Jul 2024
Congratulations to all our amazing #OUfamily collecting their results today! We're so proud of you all! 💙
Share your achievements using #OUresults so that we can join in with your celebrations! 🥳
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
27 Jun 2024
End of the 2nd week of lab schools @OU_LHCS .. Was great to meet such enthusiastic students over the last couple of weeks face to face
@IliasKounatidis @Dr_Dan_Stratton @OU_STEM @Biology_OU @klarusu @OpenUniversity
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
24 Jun 2024
Looking forward to welcoming the 2nd group of 2nd year students to the @OpenUniversity tomorrow for a week of #microbiology and #PCR!
@OU_STEM @OU_LHCS @IliasKounatidis @klarusu @Dr_Dan_Stratton @Biology_OU @SDK100_OU_J
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12 Jun 2024
Check out our wonderful interactive 3D cells developed for #S296 Cell and Molecular Biology and hosted on the @OpenSTEMLabs (OU login required)
learn5.open.ac.uk/course/for…
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11 Jun 2024
Fascinating research on elephant communication 👇
10 Jun 2024
Wild African savannah elephants may address each other with name-like calls that, similar to personal names used by humans, do not appear to imitate sounds made by the individual being addressed, according to research in @NatureEcoEvo. go.nature.com/4bTUXtR
ALT Caption: Two juvenile elephants greet each other in SNR. Credit: George Wittemyer
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10 Jun 2024
Hands- up! Who's been enjoying Springwatch? ✋
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5 Jun 2024
Have you checked out Springwatch online?
Try out our interactive map, watch the wildlife cams between 7am and 10pm, view all the content from the OU and take part in Springtime Renewal, transforming eco-anxiety into eco-action!
connect.open.ac.uk/nature-an…
#Springwatch
ALT animation and information sheet outlining Springtime Renewal, and a QR code to join.
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
8 Jun 2024
How is AI changing the world of graduate careers?
This lunchtime industry expert panel from a range of sectors will help you understand how AI is used in different ways across different organisations.
📅Tues 18 June
⏰12:30 - 14:00
💻opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st…
ALT cupped hand facing upwards with a digital hologram of a brain, depicting AI
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
24 May 2024
It promises to be a great #bankholiday weekend here in the UK, so why not take your learning #outdoors?
Our collection includes activities that will help you make the most of the great #outdoors, while still having fun with some #family #learning time!
open.edu/openlearn/health-sp…
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
20 May 2024
The Open University has received £500,000 from The Leverhulme Trust for the SABER project, which will study the evolution and distribution of Amazonian biodiversity using observational and genetic data along with climate and environmental modeling.
research.open.ac.uk/news/500…
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Biology at The Open University retweeted
20 May 2024
Hurray for #WorldBeeDay! 🐝💛
There are over 270 species of bee in the UK, can you identify them all?wildlifetrusts.org/blog/ryan…
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17 May 2024
Who's doing #NoMowInMay ? Would love to see your photos! 👇
17 May 2024
Would you like to create your own meadow? Find out the steps required to make one and how you can maintain it.
open.edu/openlearn/nature-en…
#NoMowMay
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16 May 2024
Another lovely distraction for a study break!
14 May 2024
My tenants decided that if you build up the floor with a mega plush leaf carpet, you can then use the wall shelf as a perch, to feed your chicks! Great thinking!
#NuthatchNinjas #GwylltHollow
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