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OU student and GO Wales intern Candace in Wales

‘After redundancy, I’m shaping my future with the OU and GO Wales’

9 August 2021

Who says there’s only one path to success? After receiving an offer for a brick university at 18, Candace decided to do things differently by jumping straight into the world of work. Not wanting to put her life on hold to gain her qualifications, Candace, now 24, began studying Business Management (Marketing) with The Open […]

OU Law student Elizabeth smiling after prestigious prize win

OU Law student secures top prize on journey to becoming barrister

4 August 2021

After suffering a personal trauma, Open University (OU) Law student Elizabeth Hill, found solace in her studies and the inspiration for a new career. At 23, she’s now on a journey to becoming a Barrister and is driven to pursue a career at the Bar so she can advocate for others. On the back of […]

OU Law student Clara stands outside her home

‘I’ve turned my life around – now I’m helping others’

29 July 2021

Clara Collins, 21, is proof that it’s never too late to turn things around. After experiencing a disrupted education and spending time in care, Clara is now studying Law with The Open University (OU) and determined to use her skills to advocate for others. Clara shares how she now has the right support to change […]

‘If at first you don’t succeed, speak to your tutor!’

19 July 2021

“I discovered that having a ‘wobble’ is all part of the study process,” says Open University graduate Sacha Jenkyn, who tackled a few setbacks during her degree in Social Sciences with Economics. From overcoming assignment and exam struggles, to switching modules and finally finding her confidence, Sacha is proof that a few bumps in the […]

Juggling a degree, family and the Forces

5 July 2021

Like many Open University students, Royal Air Force Police Corporal Abi Harding, 32, is no stranger to studying with a newborn baby on her lap. After becoming pregnant during the first year of her Sports, Fitness and Coaching degree, determined Abi has continued to juggle her studies, work life and has just welcomed her second […]

OU student entrepreneur Erin at home in Loch Lomond

The OU student entrepreneur tackling climate change on two wheels

1 July 2021

Erin Charters, 24, from Loch Lomond was inspired to start her electric bike hire business during an Open University (OU) module on renewable energy. The young entrepreneur and mum is using her degree in Environmental Science to power her business and spark sustainable change within her community. “I started Cycle Luss with the idea of […]

‘Being different makes the best stories’ – author Shereen shares her tips for aspiring writers

23 June 2021

“I get really emotive about an issue and it inspires me to write about it,” says British Palestinian author Shereen Malherbe, who made her writing dream come true while studying for an English Literature and Creative Writing degree with The Open University. Shereen published her debut novel while studying part-time and used the chapters she […]

Award success for OU degree apprentices

17 June 2021

Five apprentices studying for degree apprenticeships through The Open University (OU) have been awarded a Certificate of Merit at the prestigious Tech Industry Gold Apprenticeship Awards from TechSkills, The awards recognise the achievements of apprentices on Tech Industry Gold degree apprenticeships and were presented at a virtual ceremony, (Wednesday 16th June 2021) which was attended […]

OU alumna and published author, Eva Verde

OU creative writing student to published author

14 June 2021

Eva Verde has always enjoyed writing but kept her dream of being an author a secret, until studying Creative Writing at The Open University (OU) made her dreams a reality. Eva tells us about her journey from OU student to published author. I’ve been writing since I can remember, but it wasn’t until I […]

OU PhD student is asking the public to get involved in a unique tree study in Milton Keynes

27 May 2021

Trees are vital for our towns and cities. They make them more sustainable, attractive and healthy places to be. But urban trees are constantly under threat, with less access to water, soil and room to grow. These threats can hamper tree health, slow their growth and eventually kill them. Experts aren’t entirely sure why some […]

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