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Help with my Masters Research!

Hi Everyone! I wonder if you could help me with something…For my OU Masters Degree in Systems Thinking in Practice I am undertaking research into the way people think in everyday situations.  Part of...

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Help with my Masters Research!

Hi Everyone! I wonder if you could help me with something…For my OU Masters Degree in Systems Thinking in Practice I am undertaking research into the way people think in everyday situations.  Part of...

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Anyone Studying an Open Degree?

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has any comments on the value of an Open Degree? I'm 30 years old and I had a horrible college experience which put me off further education, and I left before getting...

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Recovery plan is working – but can it produce?

Record numbers have priced themselves back into jobs – shifting political concern from loss of work to the cost of living, writes Alan Shipman. The UK economy grew 0.8% in the three months between July...

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Free modules to help you manage your money better

The Open University Business School will be offering the first of its free modules on managing your money from spring 2014.The news comes with the formal launch of the Business School's new centre of...

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Open University supports CBI Annual Conference 2013

The Open University is delighted to be supporting the CBI as a networking sponsor at its flagship conference taking place on Monday 4 November in London. The conference provides an exclusive forum for...

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Preparing Leaders and Strategist workshop, Germany

Creativity Residential Workshop: 6-7 December 2013. FRANKFURT, GERMANY"Enabling a thinking body and a dancing mind" - Preparing Leaders and Strategists for tomorrow’s problems todayThe OUBS would like...

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Business Perspectives event: Strategic Marketing

The OU Business School have announced the latest event in the Business Perspectives series – a Marketing Masterclass.Join Professor Robin Wensley and industry leaders to explore the future of...

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From beer to black diamonds: the histories of commodities

A new website hosts the stories of those basic resources which have a global impact. From the cotton in our jeans to the sugar in our morning coffee, some commodities are so basic to our day-to-day...

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OU students eligible for Co-op shopping discount

OU students who hold an NUS Extra Card are entitled to receive a 10% discount on groceries at more than 3,600 Co-operative food stores across the UK from today (Monday 23 September).The NUS Extra Card...

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George tells us we are turning the corner: has he done it?

The sudden solidity of UK recovery leaves many economists wondering what went right, writes Alan Shipman.  Britain’s economy is growing again. That isn’t just a personal triumph for George Osborne, who...

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Hi does anyone out there suffer from bipolar disorder?

 Hi my name is Cherie and I'm starting my course in October. I am afflicted with bipolar and would love to get in contact with others who are in the same position for the purpose of mutual support,...

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Internships: rite of passage or exploitation?

A large-scale internship placement programme is yielding insights into the value and legal status of interns.Internships – a fantastic way for bright students and graduates to enhance their CVs with...

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What makes a good Chair?

The performance of the not-for-profit sector is coming under increasing scrutiny. The OU Business School's Chris Cornforth has been investigating what works and what doesn't. With the rolling back of...

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Time to clean up the fashion industry?

OU marketing researchers have taken on a tough challenge – making the clothing industry more sustainable. We’re all fashion victims nowadays. Every year we spend collectively £44 billion (£1,700 per...

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www.VitoRoad.com

 Hi allThe company I work for has been very kind to me throughout my studies and have been kind enough to offer other OU stu's and alumni a 10% discount code for use on the site.www.Vitoroad.com mainly...

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Sexism in cyberspace: what's the answer?

Should the law be stronger to protect women online? Join the debate @VirtualGender Experts in cyberspace and law will gather at the OU on Thursday 12 September to look at what can be done about online...

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Why it pays to be a caring company

Managing Director and OU Business School alumnus Chris Lima has recently won an Institute of Directors award for leading his company’s engagement with the local community. He talks about the benefits...

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New app takes the legwork out of a shnergle

MBA graduates Rob Tregaskes (left) and Jonny Bull (right) have used the skills they learned at the OU Business School to create a new app for people planning a big night out.  Ex-soldiers Jonny and...

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What's happening in the 'John Lewis economy'?

Since the economic crisis hit there have been numerous calls for ‘alternative’, employee-owned business models, but what has actually been achieved? Research by The Open University Faculty of Business...

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