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‘I started as a GP’s receptionist, now I’m an award-winning nurse’
Before he was an award-winning nurse, Kombe Mwarandu was working as a receptionist at his local GP surgery. He shares how achieving his Adult Nursing degree from The Open University in Scotland has enabled him to achieve his career dreams and give back to his community. “Before joining The Open University I didn’t have a […]
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‘My OU degree is giving disabled veterans like me a new future’
Veteran John Owens was at the top of his military career when a stroke left him hospitalised and facing an uncertain future. With support of The Open University’s Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund, he’s now working towards a new chapter in his ongoing recovery. After facing his own challenges, John, from Kilmarnock is determined to show […]
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‘I’m giving back to other disabled veterans thanks to an OU scholarship’
Veteran Roger Lees spent his military career literally putting his life on the line to protect others. So when the constant strain of combat missions left him unable to serve, he was left feeling lost and unsure what his future would hold. With the support of an Open University scholarship, Roger originally from Birmingham, now […]
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Handel brought to life – OU research inspires new album
A new album of George Frideric Handel’s work is released this Friday 19th November, which draws inspiration from painstaking OU academic research. The album features a world-first recording of Handel’s Eight Great Harpsichord Suites, Chaconne in G major, overtures and operatic arias for the harpsichord, and will be premiered at the Foundling Museum, London, on […]
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Lifelong learning: Proving the power to transform lives at any age
Achieving career change, aiding self-belief or keeping up an active mind – just some of the many reasons our students give us for taking up study as we celebrate Lifelong Learning Week. We’re joining forces with the Learning and Work Institute to promote the value of lifelong learning, something that’s very much part of our […]
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OU PhD student using urban tree research to tackle climate change
“For trees to look after humans, we first need to look after them,” says Kate Hand, an Open University PhD student whose research examines the huge part urban trees can play in the fight against climate change. Kate, 32, from Aberdeenshire and now living in Milton Keynes, has always loved exploring the great outdoors. Yet […]
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‘I’m so proud I did this’ – how Sarah achieved her degree while battling cancer
“You can absolutely do it,” – that’s the advice of new OU graduate Sarah, who achieved her Open University degree after a journey that involved juggling full-time work, raising three children, and battling a cancer diagnosis. Sarah from Inverness first signed up to study Environmental Management and Technology with the OU in Scotland to get […]
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Meet the OU Law graduate using his degree to support fellow Windrush survivors
When Anthony Brown first applied for university aged 21, he was almost deported. Decades later, after achieving a Law degree with The Open University, Anthony is using his skills to passionately fight for others affected by the Windrush scandal. Anthony, now 60, shares his incredible story so far: “I was at college when the 1980s […]
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The OU graduate and sports coach with a passion to give back
“The Open University played a huge part in my success and I want to share that,” says sports coach and Open University graduate Allana Francis-Ashmeil. Known as ‘Coach Ace’ to her students, Allana launched her children’s coaching business while studying for her Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree. After struggling with dyslexia at school, she says […]
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From one OU student to another: ‘You can do this!’
Balancing a degree with family and work commitments isn’t easy. Yet the rewards are so worth it. Just ask mum of two and Open University Natural Sciences graduate Gina. After experiencing ups and downs during her degree journey, she’s now a proud graduate and is here to cheer on current OU students with some words […]
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