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Paul, a 47-year-old from Mallow, Cork, has proudly completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management with The Open University (OU), marking a significant milestone in his career.  As the Managing Director and Innovation Consultant of his own business, Paul decided to pursue his MBA during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. 

At 59, Anna from Kerry is set to graduate on 18th October at Croke Park, Dublin with a BA (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology from The Open University. Life has been a whirlwind of travel, work and personal growth.  Born in Kerry and now splitting her time between Ireland, the UK and Thailand, her story is testament to determination, adaptability, and a passion for lifelong learning. 

At 39, Dublin native Sean has made a remarkable career transition from working as a carpenter to becoming a Civil and Structural Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a leading data centre multinational company.  His journey, from working on rooftops to being employed in an office, highlights the transformative power of education, and the role The Open University played in his success. 

At just 28, Isabelle from Kildare has already carved out a unique career path that spans marketing, psychology, and travel between Ireland and Germany.  Now living in Berlin, she reflects on her time studying an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) with The Open University (OU), which allowed her to balance full-time work in tech startups with academic ambitions.  

In an exciting new initiative aimed at bolstering the leadership capabilities within Ireland's charity and community sector The Open University (OU) in Ireland has partnered with The Wheel, the national association of charities, community organisations, and social enterprises.

Aisling's journey is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfilment. Aisling currently works as a Pharmacy Technician in a community pharmacy in Co. Clare. She graduated with an OU BSc in Mathematics in October 2023.

Phil, a Customer Service Engineer from Kildare, found himself at a pivotal moment in his career when he decided to pursue higher education once again. Having already completed a Diploma in Information Technology from The Open University (OU) and a Mechanical Engineering degree from another university, Phil returned to the OU to acquire a postgraduate qualification. Phil graduated with an OU MSC in Computing in October 2023 after studying all 6 modules over 36 months.

Karen from Limerick is a fulltime carer for her 97-year-old mother. Despite her demanding responsibilities, she found the determination to embark on a student journey with The Open University (OU). Karen graduated with an OU BSc in Psychology in October 2023.

"The ability to study online was a game-changer for me," Karen reflects. "I researched it online and also spoke to people who had studied with the OU."

Fiona, from Tipperary, graduated with an OU BSc in Psychology in October 2023.