OpenTALKS STEM series just announced

The Open University’s Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics have announced a series of exciting talks, demonstrations, debates and lectures that will take place throughout the year, to help celebrate the OU turning 50.

The first talk will take place at 5.30pm on 23^rd April, the OU’s official birthday, at our Milton Keynes campus and you will be treated to a double-act lecture:

• The Clockwork Universe by Professor Andrew Horton. In his talk, the OU Professor of Astrophysics Education will describe some of his research into variable stars, illustrated with animations to show how observations of the brightest of stars and their spectra, can reveal hierarchical multiple eclipsing stars, pulsating stars, and rapidly rotating white dwarfs and neutron stars.
• Near-Earth Asteroids by Professor Simon Green. In his talk, the OU Professor of Planetary and Space Science will discuss his research into near-earth asteroids and the challenges for missions to prevent a potential future asteroid impact on the Earth.

You will also be able to watch the event online and join in the conversation on social media if you can’t attend in person.

For more information on what to expect and to book your tickets, visit our Events page.