The Open University

Prof Mark Fenton O'Creevy with Dr Etienne Wenger-Trayner at the Gateshead Ceremony

Social learning specialist honoured at OU degree ceremony

11 October 2016

The Open University has honoured social learning theorist Dr Etienne Wenger-Trayner for his exceptional contribution to society by awarding him an honorary degree. A globally-recognised thought leader in the field of social learning theory, communities of practice and their application to organisations, Dr Wenger-Trayner’s work influences both theory and practice in a wide range of […]

“Learning is a lifelong experience” Sir David Cannadine tells OU graduates

10 June 2016

One of the UK’s leading historians, Sir David Cannadine, has told OU graduates that the university has “irrevocably transformed higher education for the better” as he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at a ceremony in Manchester today. Sir David joined more than 250 OU students collecting their qualifications at Manchester’s Bridgwater Hall, alongside social justice […]

Open University honours legal pioneer Baroness Brenda Hale

6 June 2016

The Right Honorable the Baroness Hale of Richmond, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, received an Honorary Doctorate from The Open University at its degree ceremony in Ely on Saturday, 4 June. The most senior female judge in UK history, Baroness Hale was nominated for the award as a result of her exceptional contribution […]

From left are John Addy, John D’Arcy, Sheila Coleman and Heather Laird.

Hillsborough justice campaigner honoured by OU

17 May 2016

Sheila Coleman, a leading member of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from The Open University. The honour comes shortly after an inquest into the disaster concluded that the 96 fans who died as a result of a crush in 1989 were unlawfully killed. Recognised by the university for her contribution […]