New OU / BBC co-production The Bottom Line is back

Evan Davis at the mic

A new eight-part series of the OU/BBC collaboration The Bottom Line on Radio 4, presented by OU honorary graduate Evan Davis (pictured), starts on Thursday 3 February.

Dr Ali Ataullah (Professor in Finance), Dr Cristiana Bernardi (Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management) and Dr Carien van Mourik (Senior Lecturer in Accounting) are the OUBS academic consultants for the business conversation programme with people at the top giving insight into what matters.

The programme is broadcast at 20:30 every Thursday and repeated on Saturdays at 17:30. The podcast is available on the Radio 4 website following transmission.

You can find out more about The Bottom Line via the new Broadcast and Partnerships website which has extensive content in connection with this and past series, as well as business in general.

Upcoming Events

May 21

CVSL Conference 2026: Voluntary Sector Leadership - what next?

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 10:00 to 16:00

The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Join us at this year’s annual conference as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of CVSL. Together we’ll reflect on a decade of impact and look ahead to the next ten years, featuring insights and reflections from former CVSL directors.

Jun 2

Technology, Inclusion and Esports: Opening Up New Spaces of Participation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 10:30 to 12:30

Online and and in person at The Open University, Kents Hill, MK7 6BB

This event explores the relationship between technology, inclusion, and esports, examining how digital gaming environments can create new opportunities for participation, connection, and belonging in society and organisations.

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