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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 […]

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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 […]

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Growth vs Green and Inclusion Goals: The Balancing Act for UK Business Leaders

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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Law grad Krishangi makes history once again

Law grad Krishangi makes history once again

Our youngest ever OU Law graduate Krishangi Meshram is in the record books again – qualifying as the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent times. Still only 21, Krishangi recently qualified as a lawyer and had her history-making milestone featured in The Law Society Gazette (bottom of page 11). The young scholar-turned-solicitor, who lives […]

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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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