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Antony Corrigan

OU Care Experienced Bursary – Antony’s story

With the launch of The Open University’s new Care Experienced Bursary, OU alumni, current student and employee, Antony shares his story. After a challenging childhood in the care system, Antony underperformed at school and dropped out of a traditional, brick university. A desire to move away from his job in retail to a career supporting children […]

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From football apprentice to OU graduate and beyond

From football apprentice to OU graduate and beyond

Dominic Ball, 25, of Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire, came to The Open University (OU) after completing a football apprenticeship. He has now graduated in more ways than one: to professional footballer and, recently, OU scholar, joining the Class of 2020. The Queens Park Rangers defensive midfielder successfully completed a BA (Hons) in Business Studies. It […]

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Imran Nasim

“Don’t be afraid to fail,” says top scholar Imran

Open University graduate Imran Nasim is getting ready to jet off to the States to begin a research career at the tender age of 22. The Surrey scholar is celebrating after becoming what is thought to be the youngest person to achieve a PhD in Astrophysics. But despite his incredible success, Imran says he was […]

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Pierce Holland

The best of both worlds – working and studying cyber security with the OU

Pierce Holland was at a crossroads in his life at 18. He had a been offered a place at university, but the subjects he was going to study didn’t excite him. His employer offered him a managerial role and his parents wanted him to work. Then a conversation with an old school teacher led him […]

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The Disabled Veterans Scholarship Fund opens for applications

The Disabled Veterans Scholarship Fund opens for applications

Now in its fourth year, The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund is once again open for applications offering 50 free study places at The Open University to individuals injured whilst in military service. So far the OU has given 160 scholarships helping veterans from a variety of service backgrounds who have a range of complex health […]

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OU study unlocks ambition for Glasgow support counsellor

OU study unlocks ambition for Glasgow support counsellor

Starting an Open University (OU) degree course has unlocked new ambitions for Glasgow based Zara Dyer who was told she has ‘no prospects’ at school but now studies part-time while working as a support advisor for people who have experienced alcohol and substance abuse. Speaking on the new Open University podcast Life…On Our Terms, 27-year-old […]

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Picture of the article author, Liz Fox

Wellbeing advice from one student to another

As we mark University Mental Health Day, it’s important that we all look after our wellbeing. OU graduate Liz Burnett champions mental health awareness in her blog and her cake business, following her own experience of a breakdown in 2014.  Here, she shares some invaluable advice, to fellow students… Whether you deferred this academic year, […]

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“The OU’s flexibility helped me achieve my career dreams”

“The OU’s flexibility helped me achieve my career dreams”

OU graduate Antonio Grasso always dreamed of turning his passion for video games and love of learning into a career. He’s now working for PlayStation, has a BAFTA nomination under his belt and says he still uses the skills he learned during his Business Studies degree every day. As Technology Partner Manager for Sony Interactive […]

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OU study first step for aspiring beauty editor Isabelle

OU study first step for aspiring beauty editor Isabelle

The latest episode of Life…On Our Terms sees host Gemma Cairney discussing entrepreneurship with Jamal Edwards, founder of online music channel SBTV, and first year OU student Isabelle Lowe. Isabelle, aged 24 from Bolton in Greater Manchester, is studying for a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing. She is combining her studies with […]

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Doing it for the girls – OU student encourages more women to consider STEM

Doing it for the girls – OU student encourages more women to consider STEM

In this week’s episode of The Open University’s podcast series, Life… On Our Terms, presenter and broadcaster, Gemma Cairney speaks to Jezanne, a Health Science student at the OU, who is balancing her degree with a thriving career in Medical Governance. Jezanne, aged 19 from Reading, Berkshire is currently studying towards a Bachelor’s in Healthcare […]

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