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Partnerships and networks

At the OU we value working with the business sector, government bodies regionally and nationally and social enterprise organisations.

We recognise the need to develop strong partnerships that form the basis of a mutually beneficial and long-lasting relationship, giving us a track record of successful partnerships with both large and small businesses and organisations.

The OU is uniquely placed in providing a nationwide gateway to access develop of these partnerships through our 13 national and regional centres in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.  

For more information, and to discuss how we can help you, please contact: Innovation-Enterprise@open.ac.uk

  • Case study – Milton Keynes Council

    Milton Keynes Council logo
    The OU has been involved in a number of projects in partnership with its local Milton Keynes Council – including Plugged in Places for low emission vehicles.  
  • Fighting cancer at an ARC

    photo courtesy Praveen Kumar Suraneni
    "Choosing to attend Open University/Stowers Institute programme as a pre-doctoral student is one of the best decisions I have made in my life," says Affiliated Research Centre (ARC) student Praveen Kumar Suraneni. 

Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards

The OU is working with Santander to offer opportunities to students and graduates.

The Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for student and graduate entrepreneurs. Not only will the Awards help bring cash investment to aid students with their business ideas, but they will also provide the winners with valuable press coverage through the recognition received from this initiative.

For more details and to apply