Bradley Neal always had an interest in the natural world and a concern with what was happening to the planet so he decided he was going…
Author Katy Shelton
“The OU gave me the tools to go out and make a difference”
“The OU changed my career prospects” Gary shares his story
At the age of 14, Gary Steel left school to care for his mum. His education had been severely impacted by his caring responsibilities and despite…
My OU journey has been life altering
As Justine Wilkes-Kendall crossed the stage at the Barbican degree ceremony, she was proudly proving wrong the words of her social worker many years before who…
Emma’s story: “Giving up was simply not an option”
Emma Roache could have led a very different life to the one she leads now, thankfully she’s not one to let an unfortunate set of circumstances…
Dr Gemma Ryan is passionate about teaching and nursing – so she does both
Dr Gemma Ryan, is an Open University (OU) lecturer and registered adult nurse. Her passion for both means she takes the unusual step of juggling the…