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Employer webinar: Making the case for leadership education
This webinar, hosted by US2U Consulting founder Rachel Blackburn MBE with expert contributors from The Open University and third sector, offers a practical framework for making the business case for leadership education, including MBAs.
Scheme to train more nurses wins prestigious prize
A unique partnership between the NHS and The Open University to give people the opportunity to study for a nursing degree while training on the job has scooped a top national award.
NHS Trust celebrates registered nurse degree apprentices at special event
South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust recently held an event to celebrate the achievements of staff taking part in a registered nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with The Open University.
New esports course launched by industry leader EStars in collaboration with The Open University
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.
Free Skills Starter tool: Helping employers turn skills challenges into action
The Open University (OU), in partnership with TrainingZone, has launched a new Skills Starter tool – a free, interactive resource designed to help employers kickstart meaningful conversations around their organisation’s skills challenges.
The OU and The Arab Open University strengthen partnership
The Open University recently hosted its educational partner, The Arab Open University (the AOU) at the OU’s campus in Milton Keynes. The visit provided the opportunity for discussions on a diverse range of educational synergies between the institutions.
New membership expands support for business founders
In recent years, The Open University has been growing its teaching and research to support individuals starting new businesses – and a new membership will help this impact to expand further.
MK College, Santander, The Open University and City Council combine for big skills push
Milton Keynes College Group, Santander, The Open University and Milton Keynes City Council are joining forces to provide a host of training courses to help people in the city learn new skills.
Mother of three unlocks new career in law through Uber-OU partnership
Anieka Ali has a lot to be proud of. She was one of the first undergraduate students to complete a degree with The Open University (OU) through a hugely successful partnership with Uber. Thanks to Uber funding, Anieka – who is married to an Uber driver – graduated with a first-class honours law degree in September 2024.
Growth vs green and inclusion goals: The balancing act for UK business leaders
New Open University online roundtable event shows how investing in workforce skills can break the trade-off and unlock fair, sustainable growth.
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