Research

We lead in pedagogical research, advancing distance learning globally with innovative technology. For over 50 years, IET has established new ways for innovative technology to improve practices for learning, teaching and industry.

Programmes

AI, Learning Analytics & Design

Innovation in online and distance learning, teaching and assessment at the intersection of AI, Learning Analytics, and Learning Design.

Digital Education for Sustainability

Researching digital education that supports informed decision-making and action in response to the climate crisis.

Digital Participation, Social Justice and Equitable Learning

Enabling community engagement and participation in scientific research through innovative technologies and methodologies with the aim to develop critical literacies, impact policy and foster social justice.

Digital Wellbeing, Health and Learning

Innovating at the intersection of digital health, wellbeing and learning for improved health outcomes.

Future of Work and Professional Development

A cross-university team led by IET, exploring how education, work, and technology intersect, preparing learners and professionals for AI-shaped futures.

Immersive, Inclusive and Embodied Learning

Exploring immersive, and spatial technologies to augment human learning and intelligence, embed skills in context, and advance equitable and inclusive learning futures.

Open Education Research Hub

Learning from worldwide perspectives on the technologies, ecosystems, practices and values shaping openness in education.

Projects

Research Capability Hub

This project will develop a new Hub for delivering social science research skills training courses, transforming researcher's development training, enhancing accessibility and inclusion, and fostering community engagement of social science researchers across the UK.

Peace of Mind

An innovative youth mental health and wellbeing programme that will enhance emotional resilience in children and young people aged between nine and 25 in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

Every1

The Every1 consortium brings together leading experts in energy, education, energy ecosystems and the social sciences to enable all European stakeholders to participate effectively in the digital energy market.

Augmented and eXtended reality in higher education

OU’s augmented reality learning ecosystem project wins EU standards+innovation award

The ARETE project received the CEN/CENELEC Standards+Innovation Award 2022 for Best Research Project. Congratulations to IET and the connected consortium of international partners.

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OU's MirageXR learning tool bridges gap in cognitive processing

Mirage XR, the flagship cross-platform augmented reality (AR) app for industrial training and educational course creation.

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A hybrid lab meeting focused on Augmented Reality

IET hosts the first face-to-face meeting of the Performance Augmentation Lab (PAL), with researchers presenting on their research projects, exploring mixed reality and technology-enhanced learning.

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Chatbots for Accessibility

OU launches new chatbot for students to disclose disabilities with ease

Educational technologists at The Open University (OU) have developed a virtual assistant chatbot with artificial intelligence technology to support students to disclose disabilities and access information with ease.

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