Case studies

Improving lives of people living with diabetes

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. This can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. DAFNE emerged from pioneering research as an approach that could be used across the NHS through the development of DAFNE centres.

11th April 2025

Tech Mahindra partners with The Open University to advance AI-driven innovation, entrepreneurship and skills development

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.

12th March 2025

Case study: AFTA Studios - Supporting entrepreneurial success

Discover how Becca and Jade transformed their passion for women's football into a thriving business with the support of the OU's entrepreneurial programmes and expert mentorship.

22nd November 2024

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

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

Making nursing aspirations a reality

Risedale Estates was recently rated one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. The Cumbria-based care provider has a 'grow your own' talent policy, with 25 employees having signed up to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) programme since it started in 2018.

13th May 2024

IBM: Strengthening the ladder of opportunity

Chris Cocklin has one apprenticeship under his belt and is now on his second – a Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship through The Open University (OU). And he has recently been nominated for a British Computer Society Apprentice of the Year award.

13th March 2024
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