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OU student Karen is studying to grow her health coaching business

‘I turned my blogging hobby into a business’ says OU student entrepreneur

14 November 2022

When Karen Oliver, 31, lost her job due to illness, she turned her health blog into a coaching business to support those struggling with eating disorders. She’s now studying Psychology part-time with The Open University and says the support she’s received as a busy entrepreneur and single parent is taking her business to the next […]

Could you be an entrepreneur in 2023?

11 November 2022

Open University students have turned their hobbies into successful businesses with the support of the OU – and so could you. If you already have a side hustle or a great business idea, 2023 could be the year you turn it into a reality. And the OU has resources and support on hand to help […]

New OU research finds future of small bakery businesses at risk

9 November 2022

The research, conducted by Emma Bell, Professor of Organisation and Leadership at The Open University Business School, found that the rising costs of flour and energy pose some serious challenges to bakery owners, and that support is needed for this sector to maintain its important place in local communities. Professor Bell’s research, which was conducted between […]

‘An OU degree gives you the opportunity to work around the world’

1 November 2022

When choosing her next step after college, Talia from South Africa says The Open University was the perfect fit. Now a proud graduate, 22-year-old Talia is using the skills she developed through her BSc (Honours) Open degree to get ahead in her consultancy career. “I look at where I am in my life at 22 […]

FBL Student and Alumni Awards huge success

27 October 2022

For the first time in three years the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) was able to hold its annual Student and Alumni Awards in the flesh – without covid restrictions – and organisers called it an ‘inspirational’ event. It was held on campus in Milton Keynes and offered the chance for many students and […]

‘My OU MBA has given me a voice’ says charity CEO

27 October 2022

Maria, 54, is the CEO of sustainable clothing charity TRAID and credits her Open University MBA qualification with helping her boost her career even further. She’s now focused on using her skills to encourage the next generation of CEOs to champion environmental issues. Maria shares her story so far: “I went to a comprehensive school […]

Honorary degree for David Harrison as first digital Harrison Centre opens

24 October 2022

The graduation ceremony took place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Yorkshire where MBA alumnus David Harrison received his award. He was nominated for the ‘exceptional contribution’ he has made to highlighting the need to improve public understanding of personal finance – an area of work that is of special educational concern to the OU […]

OU student and Environmental Science student Nicolle

‘My degree will help me change the world for the better’

20 October 2022

With a desire to change the world, Nicolle, 32, believes that her Environmental Science degree with The Open University will help her do just that. Nicolle discovered her passion for sustainability and environmental issues through her role at electricity and gas utility company National Grid, where she has worked for over 10 years. She says, […]

Education key to busting menopause myths says leading OU expert

12 October 2022

A long awaited report by an All-Party Parliamentary Group into the menopause has finally been published and it is calling for more urgent help for women. Commenting on the final report of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Menopause’s inquiry published today, Jo Brewis, Professor of People and Organisations at The Open University, said: “Alongside […]

OU/BBC: The Big Green Money Show returns

12 October 2022

Eco-friendly podcast The Big Green Money Show is back, examining the way some businesses are becoming greener. Presented by Dragons’ Den’s Deborah Meaden, the 11-part OU/BBC series will be tackling questions such as, ‘can capitalism ever be green’ and ‘how to have a greener funeral’ amongst many others. The programme airs weekly on Radio 5 […]

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