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OU report highlights benefits of Employee Ownership for sustainable food and farming

OU report highlights benefits of Employee Ownership for sustainable food and farming

A new report from The Open University, in collaboration with Riverford Organic Farmers and Sustain, explores how employee ownership can address the complex challenges facing the food and farming sector. The report, titled ‘Managing employee ownership transitions for sustainability in food and farming enterprises: Learning from Riverford’, delves into the case of Riverford Organic Farmers, […]

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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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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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Celebrating two major milestones for the Faculty of Business and Law

This year marks dual celebrations for The Open University’s Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) as the Business School commemorates its 40th anniversary, and the Law School celebrates 25 years of impactful legal education. The Business School’s 40th Anniversary: Established in 1983, the OU Business School has become part of an elite group of just […]

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Our daily bread – how craft bakers fared during the pandemic and what happens now

Our daily bread – how craft bakers fared during the pandemic and what happens now

As the cost of living continues to rise researchers at The Open University (OU) are looking into how craft bakers are faring in an uncertain future. Emma Bell, Professor of Organisation Studies at the OU, has launched a survey to see how they are responding to today’s challenging market and what kind of support they […]

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Dr Devendra Kodwani appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law

Dr Devendra Kodwani has been appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law at The Open University. He joined the Open University in 2004 as a Lecturer in Finance and led the development of the triple-accredited MBA programme at the university. Strengthen presence and reach new audiences Dr Kodwani said: “I am honoured […]

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