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Toolkits to help working mums launched at Westminster

The Open University has developed new toolkits designed to support mums in their transition back into the workplace, following evidence from two Business School research projects that highlights the barriers faced by working parents. 

16th May 2025

Keep calm and carry on buying: how Ukrainian consumers are hitting back at Russia

Senior Lecturer in Marketing Cristina Galalae co-authors this article for The Conversation, discussing how consumers respond to products or brands connected with the war in Ukraine.

14th May 2025

Applications open for fresh ideas and business creators

The Open University’s support for entrepreneurs lifts off this month with the 2025 launch of its fund awarding grants towards setting up a business, open to students and alumni.

10th 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

Innovative programme aims to enable minority ethnic leaders to shine

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

7th 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
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Doing Academia Differently: Professional Development Symposium for Doctoral Students and Early-Career Academics

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 09:00 to 17:00

Michael Young Building, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB

This one-day symposium on ‘Doing Academia Differently’ will provide inspiration and support for PhD and early-career academics to approach the complex tensions and dilemmas of contemporary academia in new and creative ways.

Mar 12

International Women’s Day: Supporting diverse new motherhoods for work inclusion

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:30

Online Webinar - link below

This webinar from our GOP research cluster will discuss findings from research into how motherhood impacts employment for ethnic minority women.