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In a boost for social care skills development in Northern Ireland, The Open University celebrated the graduation of the first group of students to complete the BA (Honours) Social Work since its approval by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council).

The cohort, comprising of 14 dedicated students who work across the Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCT) and the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland, attended their graduation ceremony at the Belfast Waterfront Hall, on 31st May 2024.

The Open University is proud to announce that esteemed journalist and author Brian Rowan has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of the University at its Belfast Degree Ceremony on Friday, 31^st May 2024.

Born in Belfast in 1958, Rowan has dedicated much of his career to reporting the conflict and peace processes in Northern Ireland, making him one of the most authoritative voices on the region's political landscape.

Open College Network NI and The Open University in Ireland sign MoU  

The Open University (OU) is delighted to partner with Cisco, the multinational digital communications technology corporation, to create Northern Ireland’s first Cisco Academy Support Centre. The centre will provide direct support, leadership, and ownership to develop lecturers at the six Further Education colleges, helping students studying OU-validated degree programmes to connect their degree studies with industry certifications and digital badges through the Cisco Networking Academy.

A new All Party Group on Skills has been established at the Northern Ireland Assembly. The All Party Group will engage with key sector organisations, skills and education providers as well as government departments and agencies to develop evidence-based proposals.

On Monday 8 April from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Omagh Library will host a unique event focusing on Changing Attitudes to Ageing for the people of Fermanagh and Omagh.

The Open University launches major new report unveiling trends around Online Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland.

John D'Arcy, the Director of The Open University in Ireland, took to the stage at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Conference in Derry on 14 March, advocating for the transformative power of lifelong learning.

The Open University (OU) is proud to announce its involvement in a £4.8 million research and policy action group, EPIC Futures NI, aimed at addressing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland.

Tanya, from Bangor, forged a path through barriers that included poverty, learning a new language, and overcoming health issues, all in pursuit of a dream career within Engineering.