@OUMathsStats

The official twitter feed of the School of Mathematics & Statistics at The Open University.

 Milton Keynes, England
www5.open.ac.uk/stem/mathematics-and-statistics/
Joined January 2017
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Design shapes how we live, work and interact, from the objects we use to the systems we rely on. Turn creativity into a career with an OU degree. ow.ly/q6jH50ZzNiL Find a course to suit you: ow.ly/8xau50ZzNiG
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GCHQ
@GCHQAug 10
🔍 Can you solve this week’s #GCHQPuzzle? No calculators, no searching — just logic and a little creativity. Think you’ve got it? Comment your answer below and challenge a friend to try too ⬇️
A purple puzzle card with the heading "ENIGMA RATING 1." It lists three questions: a) about plating replacing nickel electroplating in car manufacturing, b) identifying the lead guitarist of U2, and c) a Swahili word for 'journey' now meaning a wildlife‑viewing trip. The card includes the hashtag #GCHQPuzzle and GCHQ branding.

ALT A purple puzzle card with the heading "ENIGMA RATING 1." It lists three questions: a) about plating replacing nickel electroplating in car manufacturing, b) identifying the lead guitarist of U2, and c) a Swahili word for 'journey' now meaning a wildlife‑viewing trip. The card includes the hashtag #GCHQPuzzle and GCHQ branding.

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Murderous Maths@murderousmathsAug 10
Monday's puzzle
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OpenLearn@OUFreeLearningAug 6
On Alexander #Fleming’s birthday, we’re exploring one of the most important medical discoveries in history - #penicillin But the story doesn’t end there... 👀 🔗 Want to learn more about antibiotic resistance? Explore the free OpenLearn course 👇 open.edu/openlearn/science-m…
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The OU in Wales
@OUCymruAug 5
Diolch i’n panelwyr a’n cadeirydd am drafodaeth arbennig ar y maes neithiwr. Soniodd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg am ei bwriad i ddarganfod safbwyntiau gwahanol ar addysgu, wrth ochr cynllunio gweithlu ar gyfer y dyfodol, a hynny’n seiliedig ar barchu statws proffesiynol y maes. university.open.ac.uk/wales/…
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No matter your results, there are always options—and tomorrow is a new day. Take a moment, make a plan, and remember: we’re here to help! Contact Student Support or check our events for advice on your next module: stem.open.ac.uk/events
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Today is #May12, a worldwide celebration of women in mathematics, marking the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani, who passed away at the age of 40. There are over 150 events taking place today across the world, click below to see the full list 👇 may12.womeninmaths.org/
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Explore free courses, videos, games and learning resources with the OU's Online Mathematics Discovery Centre on OpenLearn, and discover the patterns, structures, discoveries and applications behind mathematics. OpenLearn is free and open to everyone👇 open.edu/openlearn/science-m…
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GCHQ
@GCHQMay 4
🧩 It’s #GCHQPuzzle o’clock! Time to pause, think, and solve. This week’s challenge is ready for you, do you have what it takes to solve it?💡
This image features a puzzle challenge by GCHQ with an enigma rating of 1. The title is "Pairs," and the words listed are AIL, ANY, CAR, CUR, END, FEN, KEY, OLD, PAN, ROW, RUT, SEW, SPY, and VAT. The GCHQ logo is present in the bottom corners. The background is a gradient of blue, and the #GCHQPuzzle hashtag is displayed.

ALT This image features a puzzle challenge by GCHQ with an enigma rating of 1. The title is "Pairs," and the words listed are AIL, ANY, CAR, CUR, END, FEN, KEY, OLD, PAN, ROW, RUT, SEW, SPY, and VAT. The GCHQ logo is present in the bottom corners. The background is a gradient of blue, and the #GCHQPuzzle hashtag is displayed.

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OpenLearn@OUFreeLearningMar 12
#Science is FUN! Which is why it's at the heart of some of most popular interactive games! 😃 Visit our Interactive Learning Hub and learn about #genetics 🐟, spend 15 minutes on #Mars 🚀 or try our #geology toolkit 🌋 this #BritishScienceWeek! open.edu/openlearn/games-qui…
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The OU in Wales
@OUCymruMar 13
If you’re a parent or somebody who works with children, this free course can help you understand the concepts of child psychology. 👉 ow.ly/Ujhg50Yrcx8
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The OU in Wales
@OUCymruMar 13
Os ydych chi’n glaf neu’n rhywun sy’n gweithio gyda phlant, gall y cwrs am ddim hwn eich helpu i ddeall cysyniadau seicoleg plant. 👉 ow.ly/euAA50YrcBz
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Waqas Ali Azhar@waq_mwMar 13
Tomorrow is the International Day of Mathematics. Theme for 2026: "Mathematics and Hope." People ask me why I travel across Pakistan — from Chitral to Tharparkar — to do math with kids in government schools. This is why. A thread. 🧵
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CSER Adelaide@cserAdelaideMar 13
Tomorrow is International Day of Mathematics also known as Pi Day - 3.14! The 2026 theme is Mathematics & Hope. This week, we ran a webinar, “Celebrate International Pi Day with us!” Watch this session on-demand soon on the Maths in Schools webinar page: ow.ly/VMxA50YtbE7
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GCHQ
@GCHQ13 Dec 2025
Day 13 of puzzles, hopefully you're wide awake and raring to go, it's another music inspired one today 🌃 Tune into @BBCBreakfast each morning for your answers, and for more puzzles. If you enjoyed this, try the #GCHQChristmasChallenge
Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Puzzle, featuring the text "#GCHQPuzzle - Which Christmas music has been arranged as TINSELTHING?" and logos for GCHQ and BBC Breakfast. Instructions to tune into BBC Breakfast for answers and visit gchq.gov.uk. The background is beige with decorative elements.

ALT Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Puzzle, featuring the text "#GCHQPuzzle - Which Christmas music has been arranged as TINSELTHING?" and logos for GCHQ and BBC Breakfast. Instructions to tune into BBC Breakfast for answers and visit gchq.gov.uk. The background is beige with decorative elements.

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❄️ The OpenLearn Advent Calendar is back — and today’s door opens onto a fascinating piece of winter science. ⛄ Why does it actually snow in winter? Open today’s door to find out: 🔗 ow.ly/PZqT50XGZpE #OpenLearn #AdventCalendar #STEM #Science #Weather #OpenUniversity
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GCHQ
@GCHQ8 Dec 2025
8️⃣ days in and Christmas is all around us, here's the puzzle for today. Tune into @BBCBreakfast each morning for your answers, and for more puzzles. And don't forget... the #GCHQChristmasChallenge is on the way, 2 days to go!
Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Puzzle, featuring the question "Which Christmas film is nothing really?" along with the BBC Breakfast and GCHQ logos. The countdown shows "2 sleeps to go until The GCHQ Christmas Challenge." Background includes festive designs like snowflakes and a film reel.

ALT Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Puzzle, featuring the question "Which Christmas film is nothing really?" along with the BBC Breakfast and GCHQ logos. The countdown shows "2 sleeps to go until The GCHQ Christmas Challenge." Background includes festive designs like snowflakes and a film reel.

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The OU in Wales
@OUCymru9 Dec 2025
Eisiau dysgu ychydig o hanfodion codio? Gallai’r cwrs am ddim yma fod yn lle da i ddechrau arni. ow.ly/qq9c50XGicI
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The OU in Ireland
@OUIreland8 Dec 2025
Paul from Cork graduated with an OU MBA in October 2024. He faced doubts about returning to study after 25 years, but with the OU’s flexibility and supportive tutors he’s ready to grow his business with confidence. Ready to transform your career like Paul? For OU courses starting in February 2026 the registration deadline is 8 January. Contact our team: ☎️ Dublin 01 678 5399 Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 (excl holidays) 📧 [email protected] 💻open.ac.uk
The image is of Paul smiling in his graduation robes standing inside at the Croke Park degree ceremony.

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GCHQ
@GCHQ2 Dec 2025
Day 2️⃣ of our festive advent calendar of puzzles! Did you get the solution on Monday? Tune into @BBCBreakfast each morning for a fresh brainteaser from our puzzlers and for the solution from the previous day. Here's a Tuesday tester! ⬇️
Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Challenge featuring a graphic with words 'NUT PRAWN' and 'BARREL JACK' surrounding a central question mark. Includes the BBC Breakfast logo and a countdown of '8 sleeps to go until The Christmas Challenge.' Background includes subtle outlines of gears and a global map.

ALT Promotional image for the GCHQ Christmas Challenge featuring a graphic with words 'NUT PRAWN' and 'BARREL JACK' surrounding a central question mark. Includes the BBC Breakfast logo and a countdown of '8 sleeps to go until The Christmas Challenge.' Background includes subtle outlines of gears and a global map.

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