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About AstrobiologyOU

We are a multidisciplinary research group working collaboratively to address the scientific, governance and ethical challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions.

We are based at The Open University in Milton Keynes, UK, where we have extensive laboratory and office facilities to support our members.

Our membership is drawn from the School of Earth, Environment and Ecosystem Sciences and the School of Physical Sciences within the faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathsas well as from the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 
We have an excellent professional services team of technical staff who support our laboratories and those working within them, and a Support Hub who provide day to day operational support for all members of AstrobiologyOU.

We are supported by funding from Research England, who provided £6.7 million to facilitate our expansion, as well as The Science and Technology Facilities Council,
the UK Space Agency, the European Space Agency, the European Union, the Leverhulme Trust, and commercial endeavours. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch!

Members of AstrobiologyOU contribute to developing and delivering formal and informal teaching across the three faculties we are aligned to.
We have a dedicated astrobiology collection on the Open University’s free learning platform Open Learn, including short courses, articles and interactive learning.
We are committed to developing the next generation of astrobiologists and space sector workers, including through PhD studentships, internships, and education and engagement activities. 
We endeavour to be inclusive in all activities and work to principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

 

AstrobiologyOU use knowledge and expertise from lots of different areas including biology, chemistry, physics, law, education, economics, technology and international development. Created for AstrobiologyOU by Stacy Phillips.

 

View our Annual Reports

View our annual reports

Our Annual Reports showcase all that the group have achieved in previous years