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90-year-old student completes English Literature degree with The Open University
At 90 years old, Maryette McFarland from outside Derry has proven that it’s never too late to follow your passion. After losing her husband, Maryette decided she wanted to do something new and meaningful — so she returned to university to study English Literature.
The Open University Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives in Northern Ireland
The Open University (OU) celebrated 50 years since its first Belfast degree ceremony on Tuesday 14 October, marking a rich history of providing accessible and inclusive education in Northern Ireland.
All-Party Group on Skills Calls for 'People-First' Approach to Strengthen Northern Ireland's Social Care Sector
Kate Nicholl MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group (APG) on Skills at the Northern Ireland Assembly, has today launched a new report calling for urgent action to improve training, recognition, and conditions in the social care workforce.
From Engineering to Operations Management with The Open University and Skill Up
Patrick, from Beragh, had always been comfortable in the world of engineering but when he realised that to move forward in his career, he needed to broaden his skill set beyond just technical knowledge, he turned to The Open University (OU). The turning point came when he discovered the Skill Up funding from The Department for The Economy. This financial support made it possible for him to pursue further education while balancing work, family life and everything in between.
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald Visits The Open University in Ireland to Discuss Skills, Access, and Innovation in Higher Education
The Open University in Ireland (OUiI) today welcomed the Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, to its Belfast office for a strategic discussion on skills development, the role of flexible, part-time study in driving regional growth, and higher education funding.
Mind the Gap: Northern Ireland Employers and Gen Z Out of Sync on Skills
A new report from The Open University reveals an opportunity to close the skills gap.
Youth-Led Education Key to Reducing Youth Violence in Belfast, New Report Finds
Giving marginalised young people access to a youth-led, innovative and flexible education programme delivered by frontline youth workers in their local areas can change lives and lay the groundwork for long-term, peaceful change. This is the finding of ‘Learning from Why Riot?’, a powerful new report from The Open University based on a research partnership with five local youth organisations working with at-risk young people in interfaces and areas of deprivation across Belfast
From anxiety to achievement: How Karen overcame mental health barriers and got her degree
Karen from Derry celebrated her success at our Dublin Degree Ceremony last year. It was a moment of triumph for her that once seemed out of reach. Her story is one of persistence, mental health struggles and rediscovering a love for learning after years away from education.
Lurgan Nurse-in-Training Champions Mental Health and Adventure
Kathryn Edwards, a 32-year-old Senior Nursing Assistant from Lurgan, is making strides in her journey to becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse through her studies at The Open University. Working in a secure forensic unit, Kathryn provides care for males with intellectual disabilities, but her passion extends far beyond her professional role.
Donna’s Journey: From ‘Superwoman’ to Career Success
For Donna from Newry, juggling a career, studies, and three young children seemed impossible—but she made it work.
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