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Free online resources to promote a safer use of AI in legal settings

A new suite of free resources spearheaded by The Open University is launched today (Wednesday 6th August 2025) to both embrace AI and recognise its challenges for the legal and access to justice sector. The rapid advance and integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought huge changes and a myriad of ethical challenges for […]

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Triple offer to SMEs for brighter future in global markets

Triple offer to SMEs for brighter future in global markets

Gaining a foothold in international markets in today’s uncertain times can deter many small businesses. This is the impetus behind a new multi-stranded offer to SMEs to give them the boost they need to embark on global trade. The Business Export Exchange Programme (BEEP) is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between The Open University (OU) and TIN […]

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“The OU gave me the second chance I’d been looking for,” says gym owner turned solicitor

As Helen from Stoke-on-Trent approached her 40s, she felt it was time for a change. Even though she already had an arts degree and was running a successful gym with her sister, she’d always wished she’d pursued a career in law. The Open University (OU) allowed her to fit studies around other commitments and having […]

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OU’s report helps power up Learning at Work Week

The Open University (OU) is pleased to partner with the Campaign for Learning to mark Learning at Work Week (12-18 May) a unique annual event that aims to champion the benefits of continual learning and development. OpenLearn and the OU’s Business Development Unit (BDU) are teaming up to support the week and a newly-created hub […]

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‘OU study helped me get ahead in my career before I even graduated’

Rather than following the same path to higher education as her peers Jaz, 24, was itching to start work and earn her independence. Still determined to achieve a degree, Jaz discovered The Open University’s flexible distance learning courses and never looked back. Now a proud Business Management (Marketing) graduate, Jaz shares her thoughts on how […]

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Keep calm and carry on buying: how Ukrainian consumers are hitting back at Russia

Political conflicts and global tensions always affect people on the ground and across borders. Unable to influence events such as the ongoing war against Ukraine or proposed sweeping US tariffs, people turn to whatever resources are available for defending their livelihoods, institutions and communities, says Cristina Galalae, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at The Open University. […]

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The OU and workplace training charity collaborate on 5% Club Academy launch

The Open University (OU) and partner The 5% Club, are working together on a new career development initiative, tailored specifically for HR professionals and those focussed on emerging talent. The 5% Club is a free-to-join skills charity and employer movement whose purpose is to “inspire positive employer action for increased, inclusive and accessible workplace learning […]

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Upskilling was a business gamechanger for City IT specialist

Upskilling was a business gamechanger for City IT specialist

IT specialist Alberto Zuin was already in the job of his dreams and didn’t think it could get any better until he plugged what he felt was a skills gap in his knowledge to study for an MBA at The Open University’s Business School. The Italian-born 48 year old from Bishop’s Stortford, who recently graduated, […]

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Innovative programme aims to enable minority ethnic leaders to shine

The Open University (OU) and the Henry Smith Charity have forged an exciting new partnership to help foster new business leaders of the future from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The partnership is established with the OU’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL), one of the OU’s Business School’s centres of research excellence, which supports and initiates […]

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OU apprenticeships instrumental in tech firm’s success

OU apprenticeships instrumental in tech firm’s success

An Open University degree apprenticeship partnership with an Oxfordshire firm has been one of the reasons web-tech company Olamalu gained a fistful of accolades for its apprenticeship offering to staff. Half the firm’s workforce have experienced apprenticeship training – two employees recently graduated from the OU’s Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship and four […]

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