@HPMurphy

Research Communications Manager at The Open University but my tweets are my own. Love dogs and now cats, fresh air, ballroom dancing, literature and meditation.

 UK, London
Joined September 2009
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One of @OpenUniversity Open Societal Challenges' academics Dr Siobhan Campbell has developed research into creative writing to support the wellbeing of staff in hospitals to create a hospital Writer's Nook at the University Hospital of North Tees research.open.ac.uk/news/cre…...
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It's great that @OpenUniversity projects are shortlisted in three categories in @timeshighered Awards 2025 and the OU is a collaborator on a fourth #THEAwards #OUResearch research.open.ac.uk/news/thr…
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Important message by @OpenUniversity academics on @ConversationUK in the article: What suicidal teens say matters most to them. It reinforces the absolute necessity of bringing a spirit of compassion and kindness and interest to those affected. theconversation.com/what-sui… #OUResearch

What suicidal teens say matters most to them

Despite high suicide risk, most teens can identify reasons to live, from family bonds to small future dreams – offering hope for prevention.

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Interesting article by @OpenUniversity academic Professor Erica Borgstrom @EricaBorgstrom on her Open Societal Challenges research into Assisted dying and the fact that the practical and ethical challenges are far from resolved. #OUResearch theconversation.com/assisted…

Assisted dying – medical anthropologist on the complex practical and ethical road ahead

I’ve seen just how deeply people are affected when asked to contemplate their future – or the future of someone they love.

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Children's pain management in hospital should be as important as safety according to @OpenUniversity Professor Joan Simons in her inaugural lecture happening now #OUResearch research.open.ac.uk/events/p…
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Join @OpenUniversity for an inaugural lecture by Professor Joan Simons on managing children's pain in hospital #OUResearch #OUTalks research.open.ac.uk/events/p…
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Join us @OpenUniversity at 5:30pm today and online for an inaugural lecture by Professor Joan Simons on her research into managing children's pain in hospitals research.open.ac.uk/events/p… #OUResearch
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More funding for @OpenUniversity open education to widen engagement with doctoral researchers around the world. research.open.ac.uk/news/new… #OUResearch
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It is great news that @OpenUniversity Professor Mahesh Anand has been selected as the first UK scientist to carry out research on Moon samples from China's lunar exploration programme. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgp…

Open University scientist given Moon samples from China mission

Prof Mahesh Anand is the first UK scientist chosen to receive samples from the 2020 Chang'e-5 probe.

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So inspiring to listen to @azumahcarol 's journey at her inaugural lecture! @OpenUniversity @OU_WELS #OUtalks
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#OUTalks Lots of love for @OpenUniversity Professor Azumah Dennis in the room and on YouTube during her inaugural lecture. Join us online: youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7p-w4j… #OUResearch

The Open University Inaugural Lecture - Professor Carol Azumah Dennis

Decolonial dreams: the unmarked scholar reimagines the purpose of p...

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#OUTalks Big round of applause for @OpenUniversity Professor Carol Azumah Dennis as she begins her inaugural lecture: research.open.ac.uk/events/d… #OUResearch Join us online:
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#OUTalks The @OpenUniversity inaugural lecture by Professor Carol Azumah Dennis is just about to begin. There is still time to join online: research.open.ac.uk/events/d… #OUResearch
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Join us this evening for our @OpenUniversity inaugural lecture by Professor Carol Azumah Dennis @azumahcarol research.open.ac.uk/events/d… #OUResearch
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Anyone can set up a study using nQuire, according to @herodotouc at Open Research Week @OpenUniversity . People have done studies on medicine, technology, literature, environment, mental health, wellbeing and more. research.open.ac.uk/events/i…
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Next up @OpenUniversity Open Research Week we have Professor Christothea Herodoto @herodotouc talking about the nQuire citizen science platform: research.open.ac.uk/events/o…… #OUResearch
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Identications of fungi and birds through the @OpenUniversity iSpot platform:
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Here are the interactions with @OpenUniversity iSpot citizen science platform being presented during Open Research Week 2025
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What a rich treasure trove by @OpenUniversity Elton Barker during Open Research Week 2025 research.open.ac.uk/events
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Discover the power of citizen science with iSpot! Join Janice Ansine and explore iSpot’s rich biodiversity data, community engagement, and impact on research and teaching—both in the UK and globally. 📅 Today | ⏰11:00 - 11:45 | 📍 Online Register now: ow.ly/khIs50VncOh
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