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Retired sub-postmistress notches up her third degree
At the age of 79 former sub-post mistress Pat Wetherell has proved that age is no bar to higher education since she recently donned graduation robes to collect her hard-earned MA in History from The Open University (OU). It’s the second OU degree the mother-of-two from Eston, Middlesbrough, has notched up, and her third degree […]
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Upskilling was a business gamechanger for City IT specialist
IT specialist Alberto Zuin was already in the job of his dreams and didn’t think it could get any better until he plugged what he felt was a skills gap in his knowledge to study for an MBA at The Open University’s Business School. The Italian-born 48 year old from Bishop’s Stortford, who recently graduated, […]
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Life-changing educational opportunity for disadvantaged students
People from disadvantaged backgrounds have the chance to study for free at The Open University (OU), through an annual student scholarships programme now available for the eighth year running. Students for whom higher education once seemed out of reach are being given this opportunity thanks to donations to the Open Futures Fund, a bespoke programme […]
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“I wanted to show my kids that there isn’t just one path to education,” says mum of four
Ellie, 34 from Somerset, studied her BA (Honours) Arts and Humanities degree at The Open University (OU) alongside her busy life as a mum of four. What started as a route to a new career became a lifeline when her family were hit with challenging times. She not only gained a qualification but also a […]
Applications open for fresh ideas and business creators
The Open University’s support for entrepreneurs lifts off this month with the 2025 launch of its fund awarding grants towards setting up a business, open to students and alumni. Called the Open Business Creators Fund the initiative offers grants of up to £1500 to support OU students and alumni as they start and progress on […]
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PhD grant boosts Open University cancer research
The Open University’s partnership with Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) is taking an exciting step forward thanks to a new PhD studentship starting later this year. A grant from the Pet Plan Charitable Trust will enable a doctoral student to join the team and conduct in-depth research into how dogs identify colorectal cancer, using cutting-edge machine […]
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Innovative programme aims to enable minority ethnic leaders to shine
The Open University (OU) and the Henry Smith Charity have forged an exciting new partnership to help foster new business leaders of the future from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The partnership is established with the OU’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL), one of the OU’s Business School’s centres of research excellence, which supports and initiates […]
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5 easy habits for a longer, healthier, happier life: the OU announces national challenge empowering the UK to Age Well
The Open University (OU) is launching a UK-wide month-long national challenge, similar to Dry January but for ageing well, Take Five to Age Well. As our Ambassador Professor Rose Anne Kenny demonstrates in her book Age Proof, research has shown that until we reach 80 years, 70-80% of ageing rate is largely determined by environmental […]
The Secret Genius of Modern Life returns for a new season
Today (2 April) at 8pm, the OU / BBC series, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, returns with a third series. The fascinating programme unpacks the amazing science and mind-boggling innovation behind everyday objects. Professor Hannah Fry is our hammer-wielding, tech-savvy tour guide to the extraordinary stories behind everything from air fryers to roller coasters. […]
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‘The OU allowed me to fit my studies in a schedule that worked for me,’ says busy working mum
Rebecca, 37, from the Isle of Ulva in Scotland, always had an interest in higher education but didn’t want to leave the beloved island she calls home. It wasn’t until she was 27 and a busy working mum of two children that she discovered The Open University (OU). Through her BA (Honours) Politics, Philosophy and […]
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