Research centres

Acoustics

The Open University Acoustics Research Group has been in existence for over forty years, carrying out internationally leading research in the fields of environmental acoustics, musical acoustics and the development of acoustical measurement techniques.

AI and Interdisciplinary Modelling (AI/IM)

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Applied Systems Thinking in Practice

Our research has application in a wide range of complex situations where it is difficult to act because of uncertainty. We undertake research on systems ideas and their application in real-world settings particularly useful in addressing complex, highly interdependent situations...

Astrobiology

Our unique approach to astrobiology research combines fieldwork, laboratory simulations, thermochemical modelling and in situ observations.

Astronomy

We have international programmes of observational, theoretical, laboratory based and mission based astronomy research, focusing on the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and planets.

Critical information studies

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Dynamic Earth

Our research focuses on quantifying the mechanisms and rates of key processes in the solid Earth system. We are at the forefront of developing analytical techniques to categorise the redistribution of economically important elements during crustal recycling. We use high-precision...

Earth System Modelling

The Earth system modelling group applies a range of modelling tools to address interdisciplinary problems. Using these tools we explore the impacts of climate change on the Earth system and human society in the past, present and future.

Ecosystems

Our Ecosystems research investigates the ecology of organisms from microbes to plants and mammals, how they interact with each other, their environment and with people.

Educational Research

The Educational Research Group conducts research and scholarship into teaching, learning and engagement across the Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences.

Energy

We carry out research on a wide range of important environmental issues facing society. Including energy production and use, sustainable resource management (including waste and water), transport, systems and sustainable development. Our research is firmly embedded in an understanding of...

European Wearables and Biosensing Network

The wearables and biosensing network is a dynamic platform that transcends national borders, connecting diverse stake holders across Europe.