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Innovative programme aims to enable minority ethnic leaders to shine

The Open University's Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership and the Henry Smith Charity have forged an exciting new partnership to help foster new business leaders of the future from Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

7th April 2025

Santander £10k student prize draw returns

Santander’s student £10k prize draw is back! This time, they’re offering 40 grants of £250 to students across the UK.

9th April 2025

New series taps into crisis at beleaguered Thames Water

A mix of personal stories, behind-the-scenes footage, and poignant visuals help to convey the challenges faced by Thames Water, in a new OU/BBC co-produced TV series starting on Monday 17 March 2025.

17th March 2025

Miscarriage bereavement leave: five things the Employment Rights Bill should consider

Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations in the Business School, discusses the Employment Rights Bil in relation to early pregnancy endings and the impact on people in the workplace.

7th March 2025

OU MBA students put their learning to the test in Ireland Strategy Competition

A team of Open University MBA students made their debut entry in the annual MBA Association of Ireland (MBAAI) Strategy Competition, an intense, high-pressure challenge designed to push decision-making, critical analysis, and teamwork to the limits.

5th March 2025

Hobbyists unite in new series of TV’s Make it at Market

This week sees the return of the popular and award-winning series Make it at Market, which follows the fortunes of several keen entrepreneurs, hoping to turn their hobby into their livelihood.

3rd March 2025

OU leads groundbreaking research into policing and well-being

Dr Keely Duddin, a celebrated researcher at The Open University (OU) is at the forefront of addressing pressing issues within UK policing. Two of her current projects, which have just received funding, aim to improve well-being and inclusivity in policing, reflecting her commitment to fostering systemic change.

13th January 2025

New series of The Bottom Line begins

The popular OU/BBC radio series The Bottom Line, bringing a weekly look at business, money tips and strategy, takes to the airwaves for a new nine-part series on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 12:04pm from Thursday 9 January.

10th January 2025

OU MBA Alumna recognised in New Year Honours

The Open University Business School is delighted to congratulate Rachel Blackburn, one of its award-winning alumni, who has received an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

7th January 2025

Early pregnancy endings are an overlooked workplace issue – here’s how that could change

In the UK, early pregnancy endings are defined as pregnancies that end before 24 weeks’ gestation. Despite their frequency, these endings are still a taboo subject in the workplace, writes Professor Jo Brewis and co-authors for The Conversation.

18th December 2024

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