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‘My OU MBA has given me a voice’ says charity CEO

Maria is the CEO of sustainable clothing charity TRAID and credits her Open University MBA qualification with helping her boost her career even further.

7th November 2022

Honorary degree for David Harrison as first digital Harrison Centre opens

MBA alumnus David Harrison received an honorary degree for his work in highlighting the need to improve public understanding of personal finance.

28th October 2022

Success Celebrated at Student and Alumni Awards 2022

The Open University Business and Law Schools held our annual Student and Alumni Awards on Friday 21 October 2022. Awards were presented to exceptional students from the faculty, and postgraduate business alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to society. 

25th October 2022
walking in flooded water with bicycle

How interest-free loans are helping the floods victims of Pakistan

This blogpost explores how innovative methods are being used to help assist flood victims in Pakistan using interest-free loans.

19th October 2022

Education key to busting menopause myths says leading OU expert

A long awaited report by an All-Party Parliamentary Group into the menopause has finally been published and it is calling for more urgent help for women.

18th October 2022

OU/BBC Co-production The Big Green Money Show returns

Eco-friendly podcast The Big Green Money Show is back. Presented by Dragons’ Den’s Deborah Meaden, the 11-part OU/BBC series examines the way some businesses are becoming greener.

13th October 2022

A Learning Journey

Alumnus John Morris looks back on his journey studying for his MBA with The Open University.

10th October 2022

The rise and fall of Topshop. OU/BBC series lifts the lid on iconic brand’s fall from grace

The story of how a huge fashion brand fell dramatically to earth is the subject of a new two-part OU/BBC co–production.

26th September 2022
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OU celebrates Research Excellence Awards 2022

The OU Research Excellence Awards recognised the wide range of ways research undertaken at the OU makes a positive difference to the economy, the environment, and society.

23rd September 2022
The Queen and children at the Milton Keynes Campus

Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 – 2022

The Open University is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and joins people across the world in expressing our condolences to the Royal Family.

9th September 2022
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May 21

CVSL Conference 2026: Voluntary Sector Leadership - what next?

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 10:00 to 16:30

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.

Sep 2

Caring Feminisms Across Borders Conference

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 09:00 to Friday, September 4, 2026 - 17:00

University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro

This academic conference hopes to draw feminist scholars, activists and communities together to consider what caring feminism across borders might mean now and for the future.