
My research group spent a successful day this week brainstorming and developing projects together.
We began by considering what we enjoy about research, and found that social and affective factors are hugely important to us. We wanted to carry out joyful research - visionary research - research that would engage us and make a difference to the world.

On Monday we ventured to a local school to meet some of the OU's younger students. These guys were seriously young - most were 17 years old and supplementing their A levels with OU undergraduate courses. Now; I think back to when I was 17. Yes, I ...