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OU to host The Business Agility Conference UK
This September, The Open University (OU) is to host an in-person event at its campus, Walton Hall in Milton Keynes, focusing on business agility and the theme of ‘Leading through Complexity’. The Business Agility Conference UK is a collaboration between the OU, The Business Agility Institute UK and The Cynefin Company. Pre-conference workshops are taking […]
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OU research identifies key areas for improving trans healthcare in the UK
A new study published today and led by The Open University (OU) has identified significant areas for improvement in the care for transgender adults within the NHS. The report, titled ‘Improving the integration of care for trans adults: ICTA a mixed-methods study’, has been published in the journal Health and Social Care Delivery Research by […]
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‘Take that leap of faith and build your own future’
After years of torment from bullies, Shayda was forced to leave school before finishing her A Levels. With dreams of becoming a barrister, The Open University’s (OU) open entry policy allowed her to reclaim her education and take control of her future. Now, at 23, Shayda from Folkestone has just finished her first year of […]
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Open University competition awards £60k in grants to small businesses
The Open University (OU) has awarded a total of £60,000 to 18 aspiring business owners to support the next generation of student entrepreneurs. 350 people registered for this year’s Open Business Creators Fund competition that has been co-funded by Santander Universities, the Higher Education Innovation Fund and the Welsh Regional Innovation Fund. 90 people took […]
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Businesses lack confidence in AI and green technologies as the skills shortage persists
Across the UK almost two thirds (62%) of organisations continue to struggle with skills gaps The majority (64%) of businesses lack the confidence to apply either AI or green technologies into their organisation Martha Lane Fox, Chancellor of The Open University, and President of British Chambers of Commerce warns organisations need to implement flexible skills […]
‘I can now pursue a career, not just a job’ says OU Law graduate, Gary
As a young carer with considerable responsibilities at home, Gary’s secondary education was cut short. Entering the job market at the age of 14, Gary never imagined a career in Law was within reach, until he discovered The Open University. Unlocked potential Gary always assumed that leaving school before he had the chance to gain […]
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We asked ChatGPT for legal advice – here are five reasons why you shouldn’t
Two Open University law academics point to the pitfalls of reaching for AI when it comes to DIY legal advice. Here to help you are Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the OU’s Open Justice Centre, and colleague Liz Hardie, Senior Lecturer in the OU’s Law School. At some point in your […]
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OU launches its Black Leadership and Empowerment Programme
The Open University (OU) has launched a new initiative designed to empower the next generation of Black leaders in business and the community. The Black Leadership and Empowerment Programme (BLEP) is a product of the OU Business School and will equip participants with the skills needed to thrive in leadership roles. The programme is being […]
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The Open University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Greater Manchester Police unite to launch perinatal mental health toolkit
A toolkit has been designed to enhance support for maternal mental health in the workplace as a result of a research study conducted by The Open University (OU), Manchester Metropolitan University and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Association of Women in Policing. The study, a collaboration between Dr. Sarah-Jane Lennie and Dr. Keely Duddin from The […]
Employers report a values and skills mismatch with younger workers
Three in four (72%) of employers have seen a shift in young people’s (16-24-year olds) values and priorities in the workplace in the past three years, with over half (51%) attributing this to lack of work experience due to the pandemic, a new survey has found. The survey, from The Open University, revealed that nearly […]
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