Zimbabwean student Samantha, 25, had always loved academia, but despite being offered opportunities to attend universities in several different countries, the course costs were a barrier…
Author Hannah Bensusan
‘The OU empowered me to fulfil my dream and switch careers’
50 years on – Michael looks back on the OU’s “awe-inspiring” first graduation ceremony
In 1973, Michael Shaw and fellow pioneer students made history by crossing the stage at The Open University’s first graduation ceremony at Alexandra Palace. Fifty years…
‘The conversation around women in sports is changing – long may that continue’
As excitement builds for the Women’s FA Cup Final this weekend, we caught up with OU graduate and football fanatic Allana, whose community foundation is inspiring…