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The Open University’s degree ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday 13^th June 2025 was a powerful reminder that learning has no borders. Graduates from across Ireland and beyond came together to celebrate academic success—and the global journeys that got them there.

The Open University (OU) in Ireland is delighted to announce a new progression agreement with Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT), a pioneering initiative dedicated to equipping learners with the skills and opportunities to enter the tech sector.

Paul, a 47-year-old from Mallow, Cork, has proudly completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management with The Open University (OU), marking a significant milestone in his career.  As the Managing Director and Innovation Consultant of his own business, Paul decided to pursue his MBA during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. 

At 59, Anna from Kerry graduated at Croke Park, Dublin with a BA (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology from The Open University. Life has been a whirlwind of travel, work and personal growth.  Born in Kerry and now splitting her time between Ireland, the UK and Thailand, her story is testament to determination, adaptability, and a passion for lifelong learning. 

At 39, Dublin native Sean has made a remarkable career transition from working as a carpenter to becoming a Civil and Structural Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a leading data centre multinational company.  His journey, from working on rooftops to being employed in an office, highlights the transformative power of education, and the role The Open University played in his success. 

At just 28, Isabelle from Kildare has already carved out a unique career path that spans marketing, psychology, and travel between Ireland and Germany.  Now living in Berlin, she reflects on her time studying an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) with The Open University (OU), which allowed her to balance full-time work in tech startups with academic ambitions.  

In an exciting new initiative aimed at bolstering the leadership capabilities within Ireland's charity and community sector The Open University (OU) in Ireland has partnered with The Wheel, the national association of charities, community organisations, and social enterprises.

Aisling's journey is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfilment. Aisling currently works as a Pharmacy Technician in a community pharmacy in Co. Clare. She graduated with an OU BSc in Mathematics in October 2023.

Phil, a Customer Service Engineer from Kildare, found himself at a pivotal moment in his career when he decided to pursue higher education once again. Having already completed a Diploma in Information Technology from The Open University (OU) and a Mechanical Engineering degree from another university, Phil returned to the OU to acquire a postgraduate qualification. Phil graduated with an OU MSC in Computing in October 2023 after studying all 6 modules over 36 months.