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Powering up productivity report

New report: Powering up productivity

Low productivity has been the Achilles' heel of the UK economy for the past 15 years, lagging behind other major economies. With growth high on the new UK Government agenda, solving the ‘productivity puzzle’ is essential.

28th October 2024
Article: The Open University welcomes two new Entrepreneurs in Residence

The Open University welcomes two new Entrepreneurs in Residence

The Open University (OU) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) who will work with the university to help aspiring business owners.

28th October 2024
Headshot of Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme

New report: Trends in Learning 2024

Every year, The Open University (OU) produces Trends in Learning, our in-depth report into innovations in workplace learning. We identify emerging trends that are either already having an impact on the world of work or will do in the future.

10th October 2024
Barclays Eagle Labs

OpenLearn teams up with Barclays Eagle Labs to support entrepreneurs

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.

8th October 2024

Employer webinar on demand: Sustainability – Is your organisation future-ready?

In a world where environmental issues are dominating global discussions, business leaders are asking themselves: “How can my organisation tackle environmental challenges and what steps do I need to take to make a positive impact?”

In this webinar, host Ayo Sokale (BBC Bitesize), explores the complexities of this question with Dr Victoria Hands, Director of Sustainability at The Open University and Amie Kumar, ESG consultant.

28th August 2024

Employer webinar on demand: Skills for life – How apprenticeships can enable career changers

It’s a challenging skills landscape in the UK, with widespread and ongoing shortages. Almost three quarters (73%) of businesses polled in The Open University’s (OU) latest Business Barometer report said they had significant skills gaps and that it was affecting their ability to do business.

28th August 2024
Case study: NHS Northamptonshire Foundation Trust.

Developing the next generation of nurses

Learn how Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) utilises apprenticeships to meet long-term recruitment and workforce goals.

27th August 2024
Business Barometer Report 2024 - Public skills gap.

What does the Business Barometer tell us about the public sector skills gap?

Skills shortages, heavy workloads and wellbeing concerns were all messages resonating from the latest Business Barometer report, an annual temperature check on the UK skills landscape.

15th July 2024
The Wheel and The Open University case study

The Open University and The Wheel partner to launch free leadership development learning hub

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.

12th July 2024
Elevate Equity: Harnessing young talent

Want to harness young talent? Watch our Elevate Equity event on demand

The Open University hosted a full day of keynote speakers and panel discussions, hosted by presenter and journalist, Ben Hunte, to understand how employers can attract, develop and grow young talent. 

12th July 2024

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