Naomi Moller is a senior lecturer in Psychology at The Open University. Naomi is currently co-chairing the production of DD803 Evaluating Psychology: Research and Practice, the core module of the new Open University Psychology MSc (due to launch this year). Previously Naomi has chaired the Level 2 course D240 Counselling: exploring fear and sadness.

Naomi’s current research interests and activities include studies of intimate relationships (including the way technology impacts on them) and therapeutic work with couples and families.

Naomi works part-time for The Open University; her other role is as Joint Research Lead for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

After doing an access course, Natalie is now in her first year of an honours degree in psychology and counselling. For the last year Natalie has been volunteering as secretary for the Disabled Students Group. It is her job to keep track of what the committee is up to, taking minutes of the meetings we have and dealing with any enquiries from the Association and the Open University departments. Sha said "During my year of studying I have found that everyone has the same concerns - am I doing the right thing? Can I do this on my own? The answer is yes you can, there is always someone there to help you, from your tutor to the OU staff, volunteers in the association and the many other students who have been where you are now. All you have to do is ask!"

Neil Graffin is a Lecturer in International Law at The Open University. He is chair of W102 Law: concepts and perspectives and he is also a member of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate module teams within the School of Law. Neil’s researches in the fields of human rights and asylum – he is currently undertaking research which looks at some of the ethical issues which are presented when legal practitioners are representing asylum claimants. He also conducts research into the international prohibition of torture and ill-treatment. In his spare time, Neil enjoys running, playing and watching football and reading.

Neill has worked at the OU since 2019 and is a Senior Manager in an Innovations team with responsibility for the online mental health and wellbeing services provided for students. Previously he worked for a large local council, managing their employee wellbeing programme and has a background in the leisure and fitness sector.

Before taking on his new role in the Innovations team, Neill was a Mental Health Adviser for the OU. This role involved advising staff on how to support students who are experiencing mental health difficulties, helping to develop new procedures and strategies to support student mental health and wellbeing, and delivered training on a range of mental health related topics. Neill is also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and continues to deliver the Mental Health First Aid training courses to OU staff.

Nichola Connolly is currently studying towards a BA Hons in Education Studies Primary.  She has completed level 2 and currently volunteers as a student rep on the WELS Faculty Assembly, as well as being a University Buddy Ambassador, a meet up host and is involved in other OUSA volunteering opportunities.  She is a member of the ECYS Student Voice and Wellbeing Group as a Student Ambassador.  In her student capacity she has also been involved in staff recruitment.

Nick has worked at the Open University since September 2019. Prior to joining he was the Director of Senate House Library, University of London and has enjoyed a diverse career spanning public sector, commercial, broadcast media and publishing. He is the author of several books, and his specialist subjects are medieval state finance, public history and personal heritage.

My name is Dr Nick Chatterton. I joined the OU in 2015 having previously taught chemistry at two other universities for 10 years. My three and a bit years at the OU have flown by. In terms of teaching, I have primarily been involved in writing chemistry materials for the two new level 1 science courses, S111 and S112. I am currently developing the new level 3 chemistry lab school which runs for the first time this September. 

My current research lies in the field of nanotechnology where we aim to devise and prepare new materials for diverse applications ranging from new food packaging to new kinds of tablets.

Outside of work I am an avid Liverpool FC fan and season ticket holder. Coupling this with the fact that I live in London means that I seem to spend an inordinate amount of my life on the M1!

Nicky Harlow is a writer who loves teaching for the OU as it gives her the opportunity to learn on the job. Teaching Level 1 multidisciplinary Arts modules has helped her to brush up on classical history, music, philosophy and a host of other subjects. The history element of A105 has inspired a section of the novel she is working on at the moment! As a PhD student, she feels that entering the world of OU Learning is just like being given the keys to the best library in the universe and being told that not only can you read any book you want, but, there will always be someone who’ll help explain it to you!

Nicola Beer is a Learning and Teaching Librarian and has been working at the OU Library since 2013. She supports students directly on the Library helpdesk, answering queries over the phone, by email and webchat and also runs training sessions for students. She’s really interested in anything to do with engaging students with the Library, but especially using technology and social media. In her spare time she will try anything once, especially fitness challenges and any opportunity to learn something new.

Nicola Simpson is the Deputy President of the OU Students Association. She is an OU Health and Social Care graduate and is now studying Business Management.

Nicole is a lecturer in Design. She is chair for U101, the first level core design module on Design thinking.

Nicole has been at the OU for ten years now. She came to the OU because she is passionate about supporting students to learn design at a distance. Her research interests include investigations of cultural factors, collaboration and best practice in designing in general and interaction design in particular. There is a synergy between teaching and research, both of which aim at developing understanding and supporting novice designers to engage, persevere and succeed in challenging situations. She believes that building a supportive community of students is key to succeeding in this. Nicole considers the OU to be a fantastic place to invite students with amazingly diverse backgrounds to become part of our growing design community.