“Education has changed my life”
Mark began his journey with the OU whilst serving a life-sentence in prison. Through his studies he discovered a passion for learning and since his release…
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Through grief and happiness – Kulvinder shares her story
“Sometimes life doesn’t prepare us for what’s around the corner,” says Kulvinder Kherteru, who credits her family and her OU tutors for helping her to carry…
If politicians are serious about tackling inequality they need to properly overhaul the tax system – here’s how
Dr Hanna Szymborska, Lecturer in Economics at The Open University writes for The Conversation about inequality in the UK’s tax system. Inequality has shot to the…
Georgina Blakeley wins CEU’s European Teaching Award
Dr Georgina Blakeley, Director of Teaching and Deputy Head of School in FASS at The Open University has been announced as the winner of the prestigious…
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…
Double gold for powerful Grenfell Tower film
A film about the Grenfell Tower tragedy, created by Dr David Scott, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, in conjunction with Hamlett Films, has won two awards at…
‘It’s the reason I’m a novelist’ – award-winning children’s author talks about studying with the OU
M. G. Leonard, award-winning author of bestselling children’s book series, Beetle Boy achieved a BA Degree in English Literature nearly 12 years ago. After not enjoying…
Hard work and determination helped Kathryn achieve her goals
Kathryn was forced to drop out of traditional university due to her ongoing mental health issues; but she never lost the desire to learn and started…
“Current mobile phone laws are outdated”
Tougher restrictions on driving while using a mobile phone and stricter enforcement of the law could prevent deaths and serious injuries from related crashes on the…
OU academic gives evidence to Parliament inquiry on coastal flooding and climate change
Community engagement has a key role to play in policy and planning processes for coastal flooding and climate change, says an OU geographer giving evidence to…
