A new journey for disabled veterans like Daniel
After joining the Army at just 16 years old, OU student Daniel Bingley was flying high in a military career when a terrible injury turned his…
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From the forces to the courtroom: Kate’s story
When Kate Moth was medically discharged from the Army in 2016, she began doubting her sense of self and had no idea what she was supposed…
Open University Law students join Freedom Law Clinic project researching the effects of Covid-19 on civil liberties
Ten law students from The Open University are taking part in a four-week project that will consider the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on civil liberties.…
The Open University launches online domestic abuse resource as calls to domestic violence helplines soar during Covid-19 lockdown
The Open University’s Open Justice team has collaborated with charity, Support Through Court to launch a free open online resource for learners, themed around domestic abuse.…
Covid-19: Open University Open Justice Centre shares online education best practice
The Open University Law School’s Open Justice Centre is reaching out to support the wider legal education sector in its time of need during the Covid-19…
International Nurses Day – Lisa’s pride in her profession
After finding her path with an OU nursing degree and a sought-after place on a healthcare leadership programme, Lisa says she has never felt prouder of…
Study gave me purpose when the future seemed bleak
Fiona Hirons began studying with the OU when she fell ill with Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME in 2002. After becoming largely bed-bound and being forced to give…
Cindy’s story: “Anything is possible”
In 2003, Cindy Vanstone’s world was turned upside down. Her son was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and needed care around the clock, causing Cindy to give up…
50 years of history: the objects that made the OU
Fifty years ago, Harold Wilson and Jennie Lee made history. In April 1969, The Open University received its Royal Charter and their vision of a University…
“I’m not sure where I’d have been without the OU”
As an unmarried single mother in the 1970s, Elizabeth Tye found it difficult to make her dreams of university come true. After two attempts of studying…
