Case studies

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is the staff association representing 150,000 police officers and special constables. In a fast-evolving policing landscape, where public expectation and political scrutiny are intensifying, the role of police officers—and those who support them — has never been more demanding.

The Open University and leading educational esports company, EStars, are collaborating to offer online training for teachers, aimed at enhancing their knowledge and expertise in the fast-growing esports sector.

Torbay and South Devon is in a very beautiful part of country, making it an appealing place for people to live. However, its location also creates some challenges – the rural setting means there are transport issues and those seeking further education travel quite far to reach even the nearest universities. This situation has led to skills gaps and retention problems for local employers.

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.

Councils across the UK are grappling with an acute shortage of social workers. Cornwall Council faces additional recruitment challenges due to its location, challenging transport links and fewer local options for face-to-face tuition.

Tracey Davey, Principal Child and Family Social Worker at Cornwall Council, says this prompted the organisation to take a very proactive approach to workforce planning.

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 the OU supported AFTA Studios, a startup reshaping women’s football through storytelling, fan art, and entrepreneurial ambition.

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.

Discover how the Open University and Risedale Nursing Homes are transforming nursing careers and tackling shortages through degree apprenticeships.