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New Open University (OU) research has identified that ethnic minority mothers in the UK face significant barriers returning to work due to the triple penalty of gender, motherhood and ethnicity.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.