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OU and BBC Collaborate on Morning Live film series
Three short films co-produced by The Open University and the BBC will feature on BBC One’s Morning Live programme, starting Tuesday 2 June with Misogyny in Football. Reports of sexism and misogyny at football matches have been rising, highlighting an ongoing issue within the sport. In the first film, Rebecca Mason speaks to women who have experienced these incidents firsthand, sharing […]
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OU-supported Chocolate Scorecard highlights poverty, deforestation and child labour
The Open University (OU) is proud to be part of the 7th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard which this year reveals the stark reality behind the confectionary’s production. Most cocoa farmers earn below a living income, the forests are still falling, and the children are still working, the Scorecard finds, as it grades chocolate companies […]
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Five years on: I Made It at Market revisits makers’ business journeys
A new BBC One series, I Made It at Market, revisits former participants from Make It at Market to explore how their businesses have developed around five years after taking part. The 10 episode series began on Tuesday 7 April, airing weekday afternoons for a fortnight on BBC One, with all episodes available on BBC […]
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“Inspiring” evening celebrates diverse leadership programme with graduates
The Open University honoured its cohort of graduates from its pioneering Minority Ethnic Leadership (MEL) Programme at a special event in London last week. The programme was the first-of-its-kind, aiming to support a new generation of diverse leaders, with a bespoke course and opportunities for peer learning and mentoring. Students, senior leaders, mentors and guests […]
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New esports course launched by industry leader EStars in collaboration with The Open University
Leading educational esports company EStars is teaming up with The Open University (OU) to offer online CPD training for teachers, to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the esports sector. Esports is now one of the fastest-growing industries in the world — a multi-billion-dollar sector creating countless career pathways in game design, event production, marketing, […]
The Open University welcomes Justice Committee report on ending the reoffending cycle
The Open University, the largest provider of higher education in prisons in the UK, has today (Friday 14th November 2025) welcomed the report of the House of Commons Justice Select Committee ‘Ending the cycle of reoffending – rehabilitation in prisons’. The Committee’s report highlights the work of The Open University in providing higher education in […]
The Open University and NatWest Launch ‘Open Business Creators Fund’ to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across the UK
The Open University, in partnership with NatWest and the Department for Work and Pensions, proudly announces the return of the Open Business Creators Fund, a transformative funding competition designed to support people from marginalised groups at the idea or early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Launched on Monday 13th October in a video by Baroness […]
OU/BBC documentary investigates the rise of sextortion scams
A new OU/BBC documentary explores why sextortion scams on social media are becoming increasingly common. Airing on Sunday 5th October at 9pm on BBC Three and iPlayer, ‘Blackmailed: The Sextortion Killers’ follows reporter Tir Dhondy, as she takes a closer look at the darker side of social media. With unprecedented access and interviews with industry […]
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Centre for Protecting Women Online Concludes Inaugural Annual Conference at The Open University
The Centre for Protecting Women Online (CPWO) has successfully concluded its first annual conference, held on 10–11 September 2025 at The Open University in Milton Keynes. The two-day event brought together global experts, academics, practitioners, advocates, and partners to share insights and strategies for tackling online violence against women and girls (OVAWG). The conference opened […]
Growth vs Green and Inclusion Goals: The Balancing Act for UK Business Leaders
A new survey from The Open University reveals a growing dilemma for UK businesses: almost all leaders (96%) see growth as central to their strategy, particularly in the context of the UK Government’s priority mission in achieving strong, secure, and sustainable economic growth by 2035. Yet nearly three in four admit it often comes at […]
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