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We are a small team who are investigating legal research skills and resources, but this first blog is not about the research itself. We thought it was a good point to share our reflections on recruiting students from the perspective of the lead researcher (Mel, a Lecturer and Student Experience Manager) and on being recruited, from the perspective of two student members of the research team (Natalie, who starts level 2 in September, and Abi, who has just completed her studies in July).

This year, The Open University has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary. Neil Graffin, Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Department and Chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Network at The OU, explains what this means.

Many people turn to the internet for legal help and tools like ChatGPT can quickly explain complicated legal information in a straightforward, conversational style, but are they accurate?

When Rebekah Zammett became a carer to her eldest child at just 22, she thought she’d lost her chance to get a degree. Now, thanks to the OU carers scholarship, that dream is coming true.

The full report of the largest-ever UK study into online violence against women and girls, designed and led by Professor Olga Jurasz at The Open University, has been launched and discussed at the Houses of Parliament.

Academics from The Open University Business and Law Schools have contributed to a new report highlighting the need for employers to re-examine governance within their organisations.  

Mark Durkin, Executive Dean for FBL talks about the EPIC Future NI research and policy action group aimed at addressing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland.