Our staff stories

I will start by saying that I know how challenging and rewarding studying at the OU is, as I did it for four years as an undergraduate, followed by a year out and then another four years for my MBA.

I have had a diverse career taking me across the world as a musician and manager. After some time as a regular in the British Army I now serve as an army reserve officer in The Royal Yeomanry.

I enjoy working for the OU Business School because it has such a great reputation with its triple accreditation and quality materials but more importantly because supporting students on their professional journey is very rewarding especially as they have a great wealth of experience that we can all share.

I was curious about teaching for the OU as a long term student and believer in the access mission. I love helping students become better than they think they can be at things.

The thing I most like about teaching at the OU is definitely the students. We have such a diverse and interesting student body. I learn as much from them about current business thinking and practices as the students learn from me.

Ben has been teaching for 15 years at a variety of FE and HE institutions. 

I like the diversity and the depth of talent we get to work with. Students and colleagues come from such a broad range of situations and backgrounds.

Abigail enjoys teaching at the OU and particularly loves witnessing students’ growth, knowing she’s contributing to their personal and professional development.

Education is a gateway to realising new opportunities and the Open University provides a fantastic platform to enable this.

In his varied career, tutoring for The Open University Business School is easily the most rewarding thing he has ever done.