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TV series looks at how Black musicians were exploited over time

A new three-part music series The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full airs tomorrow (21 September) showing the story of how some of most-loved artists were exploited because of their race.

20th September 2024

OU report highlights benefits of Employee Ownership for sustainable food and farming

A new report from The Open University, in collaboration with Riverford Organic Farmers and Sustain, explores how employee ownership can address the complex challenges facing the food and farming sector.

11th September 2024

Business School maintains its triple accreditation status

The Open University Business School has maintained its EQUIS international accreditation. EQUIS makes up one third of OUBS’ triple accreditation status.

5th September 2024

OU research identifies key areas for improving trans healthcare in the UK

A new study published today and led by The Open University (OU) has identified significant areas for improvement in the care for transgender adults within the NHS.

28th August 2024
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Students will benefit from collaboration with Zoho Books

As part of our new BSc Accounting and Finance degree, the Business School has agreed to collaborate with Zoho Books to allow free access to its accounting software for the duration of their module studies.

10th July 2024

Businesses lack confidence in AI and green technologies as the skills shortage persists

New data from this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that nearly two thirds (62%) of UK organisations are still reporting worrying skills shortages. 

20th June 2024

OU launches its Black Leadership and Empowerment Programme

The Open University (OU) has launched a new initiative designed to empower the next generation of Black leaders in business and the community.

22nd May 2024

The Open University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Greater Manchester Police unite to launch perinatal mental health toolkit

A toolkit has been designed to enhance support for maternal mental health in the workplace as a result of a research study conducted by The Open University, Manchester Metropolitan University and Greater Manchester Police Association of Women in Policing.

8th May 2024

OU Alum Sir David Harrison, one of Universities UK’s 100 faces campaign

Sir David Harrison, MBA alumnus and Honorary Graduate of The Open University, has been named as part of a new campaign led by Universities UK that promotes 100 faces who were the first in their family to attend higher education.

16th April 2024

The latest Chocolate Scorecard highlights urgent need for industry change

The Open University is proud to be part of the 5th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard that grades chocolate companies on their sustainability and ethics.

28th March 2024
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