Case studies

DAFNE stands for Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating and is a structured education programme that helps people with Type 1 diabetes lead as normal a life as possible, whilst maintaining blood glucose levels within healthy targets. This can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. DAFNE emerged from pioneering research as an approach that could be used across the NHS through the development of DAFNE centres.

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Open University (OU), the UK’s largest university to drive innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship.

Discover how Becca and Jade transformed their passion for women's football into a thriving business with the support of the OU's entrepreneurial programmes and expert mentorship.

The Open University (OU) is collaborating with Barclays Eagle Labs to promote the Eagle Labs Academy that will equip budding and established entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to grow their business.

In an exciting new initiative aimed at bolstering the leadership capabilities within Ireland's charity and community sector The Open University (OU) in Ireland has partnered with The Wheel, the national association of charities, community organisations, and social enterprises. This collaboration marks the launch of a dedicated free learning hub on The Open University's OpenLearn platform.

Risedale Estates was recently rated one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. The Cumbria-based care provider has a 'grow your own' talent policy, with 25 employees having signed up to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) programme since it started in 2018.

Chris Cocklin has one apprenticeship under his belt and is now on his second – a Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship through The Open University (OU). And he has recently been nominated for a British Computer Society Apprentice of the Year award.