OU student wins Care Apprentice Award
Heather always wanted to be a mental health nurse, having worked as a carer for a number of years. When she was given the chance by…
Browsing: Student stories
Studying at the coal face
For Dr John Evans, the creation of the Open University in Wales in 1969 was a truly life-changing moment. In 1970, Dr John Evans was two…
When the going gets tough: surviving exam season
It’s that time of year, when exams are being sat in universities up and down the country and finishing touches are being put to dissertations and…
Life on the frontline of nursing – pioneer student discusses her journey with the OU
Pioneer student, Jacky looks back at her life and study with The Open University, spanning over 40 years. She succeeded in becoming the only registered nurse…
Open University Apprentice is hospital’s “Shining Light”
Open University apprentice, Robson Grant, is a “shining light” at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Recently named Apprentice of the Year, Robson is widening his skillset and…
“There are only 3 words I can use to describe the OU – utterly life changing.”
In 2013 Emma Charlick was at her lowest point, suffering from Post Natal Depression after her first baby was born, and regretting not completing her A-levels…
International Nurses’ Day – Lorraine’s story
On Sunday 12 May, it’s International Nurses’ Day – a day to celebrate the contributions that nurses make to society. From a role in Events &…
From prisoner to OU student and staff member
Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski’s story shows exactly how life-changing education can be. His journey has taken him from a prisoner, to an OU student and now to an…
To the moon and back – OU student Hannah on breaking boundaries
Hannah Sargeant spends her days exploring the universe. As a planetary scientist and PhD researcher at The Open University, Hannah, 26, is fulfilling her childhood dream…
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…
