OU student David Breakspear had been in the criminal justice system since he was a child. Determined to break the cycle, he began studying during his…
Earlier this month, OU graduate, Judith Harper collected her MBE insignia from the Queen for her outstanding contribution to foster care over the last 25 years.…
Bob Vertes became a tutor with The Open University in November of 1970. We caught up with him as he starts his 50th year of OU…
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…
“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…
Pauline registered with The Open University in its early days of inception. As a pioneer student, she has achieved a BA Hons Degree, an MSc and…
In 2014, Liz suffered a breakdown that grounded her life to a halt – she struggled to leave the house, and completing everyday tasks became impossible. Support…
When The Open University first opened its doors fifty years ago, Robin Harbour became one of the very first students. Armed with a passion for science…
Former Prime Minister, Dr Gordon Brown, has been recognised for his services to global education by The Open University (OU) at a ceremony in London. He…
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…
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