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Four ways Britain could guarantee the right to remain for EU citizens after Brexit

12 February 2017

During the second reading of the bill that will give the government the go-ahead to trigger Britain’s exit from the European Union, MPs had a chance to safeguard the rights of EU citizens after Brexit. An amendment, tabled by Labour MP Harriet Harman, would have forced the government to preserve the current residence rights of […]

OU launches international online course for humanitarian sector

12 December 2016

A growing number of emergencies in developing and developed nations has increased the demand for front-line humanitarian managers with key leadership skills. Often being posted to the most challenging regions and working under great pressure, these managers are responsible for making life-saving decisions at speed. Global scope to new online course Recognising the importance of ensuring managers […]

Want to be the master of your money in 2018? Here are 11 ways you can be

17 November 2016

Two experts in personal finance from the OU offer top tips on how you can manage your money effectively. Why shouldn’t you make financial decisions on a Friday, and why should you figure our your ‘essential non-essentials’? 1) Check your credit rating and your credit file This can be done at no cost and you may find there is […]

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Meet the OU’s youngest ever law graduate

18 October 2016

Completing her degree at the age of just 18, Zahra Alidina is The Open University’s youngest ever law graduate. Zahra left school at the age of 13 to pursue law related subjects at GCSE and A-Level through home education. Completing her A-Levels at just 15, she found it difficult to get into traditional universities because […]

Banking ‘shake-up’ relies too much on customers shopping around

10 August 2016

A report that was billed to transform the UK’s retail banking industry has been criticised for not doing enough to protect customers. The Competition and Markets Authority report was two years in the making and is geared towards improving competition and the products on offer for individuals and small businesses. But the government watchdog puts […]

Hope for UK nationals living abroad after Brexit

26 July 2016

Some are retired, some are studying and some are working. Up until now, they have been entitled to the same rights as any other EU citizen. That includes access to healthcare in any EU member state and access to certain child benefits. They also have the right to support when seeking work or for housing. […]

The Online Business Exchange: 48 hrs to upgrade your business skills for free

27 June 2016

The Open University Business School (OUBS) is running a free 48 hour online event for managers, business leaders and students to exchange ideas, join in discussions and hear from leading academics and top practicing global managers. The Online Business Exchange takes place on 29 and 30 June 2016 and offers live video sessions, live chat […]

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Prestigious appointment for Executive Dean of OU Business School

23 June 2016

Professor Rebecca Taylor, Executive Dean of The Open University Business School, has been appointed Vice-President (academic) of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). The EFMD is an international membership organisation with over 800 members from academia, business, public service and consultancy across 81 countries. They provide accreditation services (including EQUIS) that aim to raise […]

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Is the productivity drive hurting employers as well as employees?

23 June 2016

Productivity is supposedly at the heart of any successful enterprise. We are told that we are in a global race to grab our share of the 21st century marketplace. Countries, nations and even individuals all must constantly enhance their performance if they are going to survive, let alone prosper. It is not without its cost. […]

Britain for sale? OU academics contribute to foreign ownership debate

24 May 2016

Do ‘clever financing arrangements’ benefit UK citizens or the private sector? Two OU academics comment on a new report which looks at pros and cons of foreign investment in the UK. Dr Michael Pryke and Professor John Allen have contributed to a Smith Institute report, ‘Britain for Sale?’, released on 23rd May, which examines the […]

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