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New Welsh language version of MSE’s hit Open University 'Academoney' course

One of the Open University’s (OU) most popular free courses is going bilingual, giving Welsh-language speakers the skills and knowledge they need to master their money, in their choice of Welsh or English.

23rd March 2021
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OU/BBC co-production The Detectives: Fighting Organised Crime returns for a new series

A new series co-produced between the BBC and The Open University offers viewers a fascinating insight into the dark and brutal world of organised crime.

23rd March 2021
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Stefanie aims to reclaim STEM-professional women’s space

Dr Stefanie Ruel, now a Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour, was a Mission Manager at the Canadian Space Agency, leading more than 10 life sciences missions into space before moving to academia.

5th March 2021

The value of small and local charities …. in a big crisis

The Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL) is part of a research team, funded by the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, which has launched The Value of Small in a Big Crisis report. 

5th March 2021

Research into extent and nature of dog theft in the UK

Dr Helen Selby-Fell, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Policing Organisation and Practice (POP) formulates plans for collaborative research to explore various facets of dog theft.

4th March 2021

Change Management microcredential tackles the impact of AI on organisations

The Open University today launches a new microcredential aimed at business professionals and graduates who want to learn new skills to get them ahead of the game in the post COVID-19 era.

4th March 2021
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Empowering female electrical engineers in the Middle East and Africa

A blog post by MBA alumnus Ahmed El-Hamaky talking about his sense of urgency to empower female electrical engineers in the Middle East and Africa.

2nd March 2021
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International Women's Day

To support International Women’s Day we have put together a number of resources, including events and news articles for women’s rights.

22nd February 2021
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Accounting course is latest microcredential from The Open University

Professionals looking to improve their understanding of management accounting get some help today with the launch of The Open University’s latest bite size course.

18th February 2021
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Lockdown can’t diminish the Learning at Work Week Impact Awards

The Open University Business School is a proud supporter of Learning at Work Week, the biggest festival of workplace learning in the UK. 

18th February 2021
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