Alumni news and blogs

Welcome to our alumni related blogpage, providing a platform to showcase the wide variety of stories and news from our alumni community.

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Please note that views expressed in these blog posts and news items are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the OU Business School.

Upcoming Events

Mar 10

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