How to smash your 2023 study goals
Need a boost to kickstart 2023? We’ve got just the thing with this quick-fire article featuring top tips from OU students and alumni. Read on to…
Browsing: Student stories
Start your degree in 2023
If you want to change direction in 2023 but never thought of education before, an Open University degree could be just what you are looking for.…
OU degree is ‘on pointe’ for Scottish Ballet star
An acclaimed Scottish Ballet dancer shares how she achieved her first-class Open University degree alongside a full-time career as a professional ballerina. Constance Devernay-Laurence is used…
‘My scholarship was life-changing and life-saving’
A military veteran who was badly injured during a rescue mission shares how education has helped him turn his life around. Steven Wilson, 46, from Dumfries,…
‘Scholarships give veterans a fresh start’
When Martine McNee from Glasgow joined the Army aged 21, she believed it would be a career for life. Sadly, after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis…
‘The OU MBA paved the way for my career success’
Tillmann Henssler from Germany says The Open University has created so many opportunities in his award-winning career at pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer. “The MBA at the OU…
‘I turned my blogging hobby into a business’ says OU student entrepreneur
When Karen Oliver, 31, lost her job due to illness, she turned her health blog into a coaching business to support those struggling with eating disorders.…
Could you be an entrepreneur in 2023?
Open University students have turned their hobbies into successful businesses with the support of the OU – and so could you. If you already have a…
‘An OU degree gives you the opportunity to work around the world’
When choosing her next step after college, Talia from South Africa says The Open University was the perfect fit. Now a proud graduate, 22-year-old Talia is…
‘My OU MBA has given me a voice’ says charity CEO
Maria, 54, is the CEO of sustainable clothing charity TRAID and credits her Open University MBA qualification with helping her boost her career even further. She’s…
