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Verbal and The Open University partner to boost emotional wellbeing in deprived communities across Ireland, using applied storytelling programmes like PEACE of Mind to build resilience and support young people’s mental health.

The Open University’s Mumentum initiative tackles the motherhood penalty by offering flexible learning and practical toolkits that help young parents overcome barriers to education and employment, supporting their path out of NEET status and into sustainable work.

Explore how employee "environmental voice" impacts workplace sustainability, and why HR, L&D, and OD play a crucial role in listening to green ideas.

For the first time, Milton Keynes College Group is now offering full degree courses, thanks to a groundbreaking new partnership with the city’s The Open University (OU).

Discover how healthcare employers can tackle UK nursing shortages, widen participation, and build sustainable workforces through flexible training partnerships.

DAF Trucks dealership group Ford & Slater has partnered with The Open University to provide flexible business management qualifications for its staff, enhancing leadership skills and improving decision-making while supporting long-term employee retention and career progression.

As UK organisations seek to drive growth in a challenging economic climate, a new report from The Open University reveals how employers based in higher education (HE) cold spots are losing out due to a lack of skills and competition from other regions.

The Open University (OU) and NatWest have joined forces to bridge the investment gap for women-led startups through the Open Business Creators Fund. This initiative provides critical funding, expert mentorship, and digital tools to help underrepresented founders scale their businesses and contribute to the UK economy.

The Open University has partnered with Microsoft to launch the AI Hub, a free digital resource offering expert-led courses to help workforces build AI confidence, master generative tools, and navigate the ethics of artificial intelligence.

A new online product development tool designed by The Open University is helping manufacturers streamline how they verify, validate and test new products, supporting faster routes to market while keeping customer needs firmly in focus.