Shooting for the stars (and beyond)
How did the planets in our solar system come to be? This is just one of the questions PhD student Vincent Deguin, 28, and his fellow…
Author Liz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Liz works in the Media Relations team within the Communications Unit at The Open University. She has over 15 years' marketing experience working across a range of sectors, from diamonds to shampoo. She has a BSc (Hons) in Management from UMIST. In her spare time, Liz is usually found on roller skates or off travelling, having adventures.
From the West End to the OU – how study set Karena on a new path
As an Open University student turned Associate Lecturer, Karena Serdecka-Rhodes-Bell understands first-hand how education can help to open new doors. Karena previously worked as a professional…
OU receives £20,000 grant for disabled veteran scholars support services
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are delighted to have awarded The Open University a grant of £20,000 to contribute towards the support services of the Disabled Veterans’…
Studying at sea – Tracy’s incredible OU journey across the ocean
As any OU student will tell you, studying takes place anywhere and everywhere. This was especially true for Tracy Thorpe, who spent most of her OU…
Student and Tutor ambassadors feature in new campaign with Sky and Channel 5
On 24th April, The Open University is launching a brand new media partnership with Sky and Channel 5. The new campaign features student and tutor ambassadors,…
“The OU is life-changing,” says student and disabled rights campaigner Karis
For Karis Williamson, studying isn’t just a way to explore new worlds, it’s a way to prove just what she’s capable of. Karis, who has congenital…
Spotlight on OU Research Projects at 50
As The Open University celebrates its 50 anniversary, we look back at some of the research projects which have shaped the course of OU research over…
Following in his mother’s footsteps
For Marva and Adrian Rollins, a passion for education and helping others is something which runs in the family. Marva, who recently received an OBE from…
A life-changing accident inspired a new career
Steven Ryan started out his career as a bricklayer but he unfortunately suffered a life-changing accident which left him unable to walk for two years. However,…
Spotlight on OU Researchers at 50
As The Open University celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look back at some of the key people who have influenced the course of OU…
