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…
Browsing: Student stories
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,…
Studying while serving overseas
Felix Asare-Donkoh, 30, joined the armed forces soon after completing his A-levels in Cardiff, but realised he was still keen to continue his education. Usually, this…
“The OU gave me a head start” says UK’s youngest Law graduate
Zahra Alidina knew from a young age that she wanted to be a barrister and wasted no time in pursuing her dream. After sitting her GCSEs…
’50 Years’ photography collection launched
The Open University is marking its 50th year anniversary this month by telling its remarkable story through the power of photographs, in a collection released today.…
“We started together, we studied together, we graduated together”
Andy and Tania Vanburen have recently completed their MBAs with The Open University. Although they studied side by side and graduated together, their routes to an…
Nursing graduate is an exceptional role model
David Ferran is an exceptional role model for nursing students. Working in healthcare from the age of 18, he’s since qualified with a first-class honours degree…
From OU Student to Autism Campaigner
Jane’s story is one of resilience and of achieving against adversity. Despite her own deteriorating health, singlehandedly raising two sons with their own health conditions, homelessness…
Following in her mother’s footsteps
As a child Demelza Dachtler grew up watching her mother, Julie, study for a Masters with The Open University. Today, she’s an OU graduate herself, is…
Honorary degrees celebrate contributions to culture, education, veterinary science and linguistics
Today’s Open University degree ceremony at The Barbican, London, kicked off the spring graduation season in the OU’s 50th anniversary year. Alongside hundreds of Open University…
