Advice

Advice by stage

These pages contain links that will support you at particular stages during your research degree.

International students (Student Route)

Due to a temporary platform issue, the International student resources are hosted here: RESEARCH-…

Surveys and Research with Students

The Surveys and Research with Students resources are hosted here: RESEARCH-SKILLS: Surveys and…

Position Statement and Guidance on Generative AI and Doctoral Education

This Position Statement and Guidance on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in doctoral education is aimed at doctoral supervisors, researchers, and examiners.

Getting started at the OU & in the UK

Getting started in a new university, city and maybe even country can be daunting. Here we've gathered together some useful links to help you find your feet.

Affiliated Research Centres

This zone is for students, supervisors and research degree coordinators from our Affiliated Research Centres.

OU Students Association (OUSA)

Hello from your Students Association: your link to the OU student community. Get involved and enhance your OU experience by helping to shape how the University is run!

PGR Manager Advice

PGR Manager is a bespoke system for managing your PGR student journey – bringing all information into one safe, secure and easily accessible system.

Research integrity

The Open University expects that all research carried out in its name is conducted to the highest standards of excellence, rigour and integrity.