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Article: First ever Uber-funded graduates celebrate Open University degrees.

Five star review: first ever Uber-funded graduates celebrate Open University degrees

The first ever students to complete Open University (OU) degrees fully-funded by Uber are set to graduate – with the first ceremony taking place in London today.

22nd September 2023
Article: The Open University renews contract with North Yorkshire Police.

The Open University renews contract with North Yorkshire Police

The Open University (OU) Department for Policing has agreed a new contract with North Yorkshire Police (NYP) to continue delivering a suite of blended learning qualifications that equip officers with the skills required to meet the demands of twenty-first century policing.

8th September 2023
Case study: Glastonbury Town Deal.

The Open University partners with Glastonbury Town Deal to offer free skills and training

The Open University (OU) has partnered with Glastonbury town to offer a wide range of free skills and training.

6th September 2023
Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme

New report: Trends in Learning 2023

The Open University (OU) has been producing its annual Trends in Learning reports for over a decade, exploring innovations in workplace learning and what they mean for the business community. 

25th August 2023
Report image: Top tips for your equity journey

Top tips for your equity journey

At the Elevate Equity event in Milton Keynes, three expert panels discussed how equity can play a crucial part in opening up opportunity for all in the workplace.

18th August 2023
Employer webinar: How skills can unlock an inclusive digital future

Why your business should embrace accessibility and digital inclusion

Some organisations still think of accessibility and digital inclusion as niceties, add-ons to its core business operations. But accessibility and digital inclusion are intrinsic to organisational success.

8th August 2023
Watch: Elevate Equity on demand.

Watch Elevate Equity on demand

Our Elevate Equity event brought together a number of leading experts in diversity and inclusion to The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes. In front of a live and virtual hybrid audience, three panels talked about the role of equity in the workplace.

4th August 2023
Business Barometer 2023 report

New report: The Business Barometer 2023

According to the Business Barometer 2023 report, published by The Open University (OU) and the British Chambers of Commerce, 73% of UK organisations are currently experiencing skills shortages, which remains one of the major challenges facing employers.

29th June 2023
Scotland Business Barometer report roundtable event

How employers have fed into the Business Barometer 2023

The UK skills gap is one of the most important challenges faced by UK employers. Over the past year, The Open University (OU) has held a series of roundtables around the UK, discussing the findings of the 2022 Business Barometer report within the context of local skills and local business challenges and opportunities.

22nd June 2023

Finding hidden talent through inclusive and flexible learning

There are a lot of things that Erin Smith enjoys about her Applied Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Firstly, there’s the opportunity to learn new skills. “I really like IT but have been self-taught up until this point. Doing this apprenticeship, I’ve learnt a lot about topics such as the basics of network infrastructure, some coding, about project management and IT projects – really useful new knowledge.”

22nd May 2023

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