School of Engineering and Innovation
Leading the OU’s teaching in Engineering, Design, Technology & Innovation Management, Systems Thinking and Environmental Management and has highly rated Design and Materials Engineering research.
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School of Engineering and Innovation
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We aim to make an impact on individuals, organisations and communities that have to design, develop, build and manage complex systems involving technologies of all kinds. Our disciplines combine both analysis and synthesis, ranging from engineering, through design and systems thinking to environmental and technology management.
We take a broad view of engineering and innovation in all our activities. Our teaching covers many forms of formal, non-formal and informal courses and educational resources. Our wide ranging research and scholarship covers several Research Excellence Framework (REF) units of assessment. Our expertise is used in various commercial, not-for-profit and grant funded activities both nationally and internationally.
We are committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to enhance our reach into, and impact on, currently underserved groups and organisations in line with The Open University’s mission.
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BBC Radio 4 - Rare Earth
Academics from the OU STEM Faculty, including the School of Engineering and Innovation, have once again contributed to the BBC Radio 4 science documentary series Rare Earth. Each episode explores the relationship between humans and the Earth.
Nature, Climate Change, and Systems Thinking
On 25th February 2025, Kevin Collins gave an invited talk on systems thinking for an online event on Nature and Climate Change.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Co-produced by The Open University, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, the show that unpacks the amazing science and mind-boggling innovation behind everyday objects, is back for its third series! Once again, Prof.
Drought and Communication Strategies
On 3rd March 2025, Kevin Collins gave a presentation on Drought and Communication Strategies to over 100 Environment Agency staff as part of the Agency’s Behavioural Science Webinars. This is an ongoing series of staff developm
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