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What it takes to be a leader – spotlight on BBC/OU Learning English online series
Academics from The Open University have collaborated with BBC Learning English to help thousands of people around the world to not only learn English but inform and inspire them about leadership. A new 20-part series is available now through the BBC’s Learning English and it explores the differing leadership approaches including that of household names […]
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The BIG SPENDERS of the January sales – academic insight
If you associate money with love, freedom, power and status, then put your credit card or wallet in a ‘safe place’ in the digital or High Street New Year sales as it’s more likely you who will be a big spender. That’s according to an academic at The Open University who is a leading expert […]
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Social care cap: how the new system will work and why it’s unfair – an expert explains
Janette Rutterford, Emeritus Professor of Finance and Financial History at The Open University writes for The Conversation about why means-tested support will impact those who are less well-off, as they will end up losing more of their assets to pay for their care. Boris Johnson’s proposed new cap on social care has moved a step […]
Politicians join cross-party discussion on how to tackle gender-based violence
Key politicians including Labour’s Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, Jess Phillips MP, will join a cross-party panel at a free webinar hosted by The Open University to discuss what more should be done to prevent gender-based violence. One woman dies every three days at the hands of a man in the UK, and […]
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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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Entrepreneurs’ Day: turning an idea into a moneyspinner with help from the OU
The Open University is celebrating Entrepreneurs’ Day by highlighting the achievements of others and showing how, with OU support, wishful thinking could turn into reality. Plenty of individuals with brilliant ideas, or a hobby, harbour a desire to turn them into a business. In fact according to an OU-commissioned survey, three in ten young women […]
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OU experts provide ten tips to safeguard against cybercrime
Two academics from The Open University who researched the experiences of industry-leading professionals on cybersecurity strategy have compiled a list of top ten tips to help prevent people and businesses falling victim to criminals. Liz Daniel, Professor of Information Management and Visiting Fellow James Crotty co-authored a report into cybersecurity strategy and say while 100 […]
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Accolades bestowed in Business and Law Student and Alumni Awards
In a year like no other, The Open University’s Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) enjoyed a double celebration for the achievements of its students and alumni. The pandemic put paid to its awards in 2020 but this year they returned, although they looked a lot different. Around 50 people gathered for the event, mostly […]
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What’s wrong with talking about the menopause?
An OU academic is highlighting the difficulties working women encounter on World Menopause Day since many must live with debilitating symptoms impacting their performance at work. “The change”, as it was quaintly referred to by a whispering post-war generation, was seldom talked about in the workplace. Although that’s all changing, there’s still more to be […]
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List of celebratory events heralds Black History Month at the OU
A programme of online events and activities is being staged for staff and students at The Open University to celebrate national Black History Month. This year’s theme is “Proud to be…” and subjects range from Black Tudor Britain to identity, belonging, decolonisation and religion. In this annual event, the OU is highlighting the stories of […]
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