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Lack of budget and technical skills holding UK businesses back from improved productivity

Senior Lecturer in the Business School, Dr Fidèle Mutwarasibo, has provided expert commentary for a new Open University report revealing that one in four businesses (27%) believe productivity has declined over the past five years, reflecting broader concerns ahead of the upcoming Budget.

5th November 2024

Open University research drives new Pet Abduction law

A landmark piece of legislation has come into force, recognising pet theft as a specific crime for the first time. The Pet Abduction Act 2024 aims to address the emotional distress experienced by stolen pets and their owners.

1st October 2024

New report sheds light on early pregnancy endings and the workplace

A groundbreaking new report has been released highlighting the often-overlooked issue of early pregnancy endings as a workplace issue. 

24th September 2024

Open University launches funding opportunity to support disabled entrepreneurs

The Open University’s (OU) brand new Open Business Creators Fund for Disabled Entrepreneurs is now open. £25,000 in total funding is being offered from the OU to help disabled individuals in the UK kickstart their business ideas.

23rd September 2024

TV series looks at how Black musicians were exploited over time

A new three-part music series The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full airs tomorrow (21 September) showing the story of how some of most-loved artists were exploited because of their race.

20th September 2024

OU report highlights benefits of Employee Ownership for sustainable food and farming

A new report from The Open University, in collaboration with Riverford Organic Farmers and Sustain, explores how employee ownership can address the complex challenges facing the food and farming sector.

11th September 2024

Business School maintains its triple accreditation status

The Open University Business School has maintained its EQUIS international accreditation. EQUIS makes up one third of OUBS’ triple accreditation status.

5th September 2024

OU research identifies key areas for improving trans healthcare in the UK

A new study published today and led by The Open University (OU) has identified significant areas for improvement in the care for transgender adults within the NHS.

28th August 2024
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Students will benefit from collaboration with Zoho Books

As part of our new BSc Accounting and Finance degree, the Business School has agreed to collaborate with Zoho Books to allow free access to its accounting software for the duration of their module studies.

10th July 2024

Businesses lack confidence in AI and green technologies as the skills shortage persists

New data from this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that nearly two thirds (62%) of UK organisations are still reporting worrying skills shortages. 

20th June 2024

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