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The Open University Business School is delighted to congratulate Rachel Blackburn, one of its award-winning alumni, who has received an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

In the UK, early pregnancy endings are defined as pregnancies that end before 24 weeks’ gestation. Despite their frequency, these endings are still a taboo subject in the workplace, writes Professor Jo Brewis and co-authors for The Conversation.

Cheap flights have transformed the holiday industry and the way we fly around the globe. A new OU-BBC co-production takes a closer look at these bargain deals which have helped many people travel to the sun.

The Open University’s Centre for Policing Research and Learning (CPRL) marked its 10th anniversary with a two-day conference celebrating the milestone. 

Professor Keith Schofield has been appointed as the Head of the Open University Business School, bringing with him a wealth of experience in internationalisation and accreditation. 

Dedicating a career spanning more than 30 years to charity retail, MBA graduate Maria Chenoweth has been awarded The Open University’s prestigious degree of Honorary Doctor, in recognition of her lifelong work championing the social and environmental benefits of second-hand fashion.

Senior Lecturer in the Business School, Dr Fidèle Mutwarasibo, has provided expert commentary for a new Open University report revealing that one in four businesses (27%) believe productivity has declined over the past five years, reflecting broader concerns ahead of the upcoming Budget.

A landmark piece of legislation has come into force, recognising pet theft as a specific crime for the first time. The Pet Abduction Act 2024 aims to address the emotional distress experienced by stolen pets and their owners.

A groundbreaking new report has been released highlighting the often-overlooked issue of early pregnancy endings as a workplace issue. 

The Open University’s (OU) brand new Open Business Creators Fund for Disabled Entrepreneurs is now open. £25,000 in total funding is being offered from the OU to help disabled individuals in the UK kickstart their business ideas.