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Open Societal Challenges themes

At the OU our three Open Societal Challenges themes are aimed at addressing twenty-first century global challenges and promoting social justice.

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Sustainability

Sustainability means more than just reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We believe there can be no environmental justice without social change.

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Tackling Inequalities

Inequalities impact people’s lives at a structural (macro), socio-cultural, and personal (micro) level. We deliver change through multidimensional transformative research.

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Living Well

We believe everyone has the right to live well while acknowledging that distress, pain and suffering are also part of the human condition.