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Politicians join cross-party discussion on how to tackle gender-based violence

26 November 2021

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 […]

How firms can support employees to address the climate change challenges

17 November 2021

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 […]

Entrepreneurs’ Day: turning an idea into a moneyspinner with help from the OU

15 November 2021

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 […]

OU experts provide ten tips to safeguard against cybercrime

3 November 2021

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 […]

Accolades bestowed in Business and Law Student and Alumni Awards

1 November 2021

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 […]

What’s wrong with talking about the menopause?

15 October 2021

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 […]

List of celebratory events heralds Black History Month at the OU

4 October 2021

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 […]

Spotlight on international law… and learning English

4 October 2021

Thousands of people in parts of Africa and Asia are to benefit from a digital online series that not only helps them learn English but also explains how international law can empower them to improve their lives. The Open University worked in collaboration with BBC Learning English and now the BBC’s free-to-access Learning English website […]

Domestic homicides remain stable during lockdown but still an enduring problem says new report commissioned by police

25 August 2021

Domestic homicides remain an ‘entrenched and enduring problem’ despite figures remaining relatively stable during lockdown, a new report drawing on research by an OU academic and commissioned by police has found. ‘Domestic Homicides and Suspected Victim Suicides During the Covid-19 Pandemic 2020-2021’ is the first report of the Domestic Homicide Project, established by the National […]

Geronimo the alpaca – the case for animals having the same legal rights as people

17 August 2021

Written by Fred Motson, Lecturer in Law, at The Open University. The fate of Geronimo the alpaca was seemingly sealed in the UK’s high court recently when the appeal against an order to slaughter him was rejected. After twice testing positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB), Geronimo’s death was ordered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural […]

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