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The rise and fall of Topshop. OU/BBC series lifts the lid on iconic brand’s fall from grace
The story of how a huge fashion brand fell dramatically to earth is the subject of a new two-part OU/BBC co–production. Through the testimony of insiders as well as fashion and investigative journalists, Trouble at Topshop explores how the brand is transformed by a group of young, talented, and creative women, into a mecca for […]
Cost-of-living crisis – greatest challenge for 40 years says academic
The Bank of England has raised rates, a recession is looming and cost-of-living issues are dominating the headlines. Martin Upton is a senior lecturer in finance at The Open University, who spent 17 years working in the financial services industry before moving into academia. Here, he warns people against ill-judged decisions through the cost-of-living crisis […]
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OU drives forward new skills routes with transport and logistics sector
A new partnership between The Open University and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) has been announced to develop strategic and leadership skills within the sector. The OU’s Business School already delivers an established MBA (Master of Business Administration) qualification and has a global network of more than 100,000 alumni […]
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Inflation, recession fears and tax cuts: any new UK chancellor faces an unenviable in-tray
Alan Shipman, Senior Lecturer in Economic at The Open University and Phil Tomlinson, Professor of Industrial Strategy at Bath University, talk about the range of ministerial resignations in Boris Johnson’s government and the unenviable job of the new chancellor. The flood of ministerial resignations from UK prime minister Boris Johnson’s government in recent days started […]
It’s tough going for UK businesses, finds the OU’s 2022 Business Barometer
According to The Open University’s Business Barometer 2022, published in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, UK organisations are experiencing the knock-on effect of ongoing skills shortages and recruitment challenges. The OU’s annual report provides a temperature check on the UK skills landscape and found more than three quarters (78%) are seeing reduced output, […]
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Joy for academic on news of her OBE in Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours
An academic from The Open University’s Business School has just learned she is to receive an OBE for her work promoting Black history and heritage. Joyce Fraser (Joyce King to her OU colleagues) founded the Black Heroes Foundation in memory of her late husband ‘Flip’ Fraser, the first editor of The Voice newspaper (a publication […]
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New report reveals flexible learning and hybrid working are the key to public sector talent retention challenge
Almost three quarters (73%) of public sector workers would be more likely to stay in a job that allowed hybrid working, according to The Open University’s new report into public sector skills. The Embracing Flexibility report was published in partnership with the Public Sector Executive and highlights a desire for more flexibility and learning-and-development opportunities […]
Want to buy guilt-free Easter chocolate? Pick from our list of ‘good eggs’ that score best for the environment and child labour
Dr Cristiana Bernardi, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management at The Open University, John Dumay, Professor of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University and Dr Stephanie Perkiss, Senior Lecturer at University of Wollongong, write for The Conversation about the most sustainable chocolate eggs on offer this Easter. What do Beyond Good, Alter Eco, Tony’s Chocolonely […]
Ground-breaking survey seeks better understanding of how early pregnancy endings impact a woman’s working life
The Open University is leading a research project that aims to positively change women’s experiences at work after an early pregnancy ending. Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations, is encouraging women, transgender men and other gender diverse people who have experienced an early end to a pregnancy during paid employment to take part in […]
How firms can support employees to address the climate change challenges
As COP26 leaves its mark it’s clear we are entering a pivotal time in terms of the climate change emergency, with implications for Learning & Development and HR leaders to support their employees through potential future change and disruption. Here, the OU’s Dr Volker Patent, Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer in the School of Psychology at […]
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