Welcome to the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The School leads and shapes the digital revolution through delivering innovative and dynamic teaching that is relevant to the workplace, and is founded on world-class research and scholarship in computing and communications.
The School leads the OU’s teaching in Engineering, Design, Technology & Innovation Management, Systems Thinking and Environmental Management and has highly rated Design and Materials Engineering research.
The School is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and teaching methods, enhancing our understanding of past and present Earth and environmental systems interactions, and promoting positive actions for a sustainable future.
Leading research and teaching across the broad discipline areas: Brain & Behavioural Sciences; Cell & Molecular Biology; Chemistry & Analytical Sciences and Human Biology.
The School’s research in mathematics and statistics fuels innovation in industry, medicine and public health.
World-leading research and teaching in Astronomy, Physics, and Planetary & Space Sciences.
KMi is at the forefront of research and development in: Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Semantic Technologies, and Multimedia.
(Image, left to right: Richelle Acheampong, Temmy Phillips, Timi Banjo) KMi is delighted to welcome the 2026 cohort of Summer…
In May 2026, colleagues from across the OU came together for the Promptathon, a collaborative, challenge-based initiative exploring how we…
On 23 June, Audrey Ekuban from KMi and Ruth Dimes from FBL, accompanied by FBL PhD student Tapiwa Muvirimi, presented…
As artificial intelligence reshapes almost every aspect of contemporary life, a new podcast from KMI researchers called Computer Séance offers a timely and engaging space to…
Building on the momentum of the Innovate UK–funded initiative at KMi to reimagine hospital efficiency,…
KMi’s Prof Miriam Fernandez was recently invited to contribute to a roundtable discussion at the…
Research from KMi is contributing to international debates on technology‑facilitated gender‑based violence (TFGBV), as Prof…
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