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Early pregnancy endings are an overlooked workplace issue – here’s how that could change

In the UK, early pregnancy endings are very common – and sometimes traumatic – experiences, so they are issues that all employers should be thinking about.

17th December 2024
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Patients Association wins OU grant to advance shared decision-making in healthcare

The Patients Association has been awarded an Open Societal Challenge’s grant from The Open University, securing £24,900 to embark on a project aimed at embedding Shared Decision-Making into patient care pathways.

12th December 2024
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OSC wave two funding winners announced

The second wave of funded ‘Challenge Us!’ challenges has recently been announced with charities and businesses partnering with The Open University to tackle some of society's most critical challenges.

12th December 2024
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MKDP wins OU grant to become a dementia-friendly city

Milton Keynes Development Partnership has been awarded an Open Societal Challenges grant from The Open University for its groundbreaking project, Milton Keynes: A Dementia Friendly City For All.

4th December 2024
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BPAS secures funding to explore AI chatbots to improve at-home abortion services

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) has received funding to launch a project aimed at improving the experience of at-home medical abortion through the integration of AI chatbots.

7th November 2024
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Age UK win funding for collaborative OU Initiative

Age UK has secured funding from the Open Societal Challenges Challenge Us! competition for the next phase of the innovative project run in collaboration with The Open University (OU), Take Five to Age Well.

24th October 2024

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