A new journey for disabled veterans like Daniel
After joining the Army at just 16 years old, OU student Daniel Bingley was flying high in a military career when a terrible injury turned his…
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Study gave me purpose when the future seemed bleak
Fiona Hirons began studying with the OU when she fell ill with Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME in 2002. After becoming largely bed-bound and being forced to give…
International Day of People with Disabilities – access to apprenticeships
On Tuesday 3 December, it’s International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) – established by the United Nations to identify and address discrimination, exclusion and inaccessibility…
Action needed to widen pool of apprentices
The OU has today (Thursday) published a new report Access to Apprenticeships. It calls for the UK Government to help businesses further attract and recruit more…
A level dropout to award winner
Kerry dropped out of school but today is an OU graduate supporting students with disabilities, despite her own sensory processing disorders, and has been nominated for a Rising Star award for her work.
OU receives £20,000 grant for disabled veteran scholars support services
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are delighted to have awarded The Open University a grant of £20,000 to contribute towards the support services of the Disabled Veterans’…
“The OU is life-changing,” says student and disabled rights campaigner Karis
For Karis Williamson, studying isn’t just a way to explore new worlds, it’s a way to prove just what she’s capable of. Karis, who has congenital…
OU Student Volunteers explain how they give back
Last year, more than 570 Open University students volunteered through The Open University Students Association (OUSA). During Student Volunteering Week, we wanted to find out more…
Young people with life-threatening conditions need to talk about sex
How do young people facing life-limiting or life-threatening conditions handle relationships and talk about sex? Making friends, exploring sex and developing relationships are an important part…
Campaigner and Activist Lucy Watts MBE receives honorary Masters
ome Campaigner and activist Lucy Watts MBE has been awarded an honorary Masters from The Open University for her commitment to public services. Lucy Watts lives…
