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From Asylum Seeker to Aspiring Nurse: Latoya's Journey with The Open University’s Sanctuary Scholarship
From a young age, Latoya knew she wanted to be a nurse. She fondly remembers caring for her mother, who suffered from high blood pressure, and being affectionately called her “little nurse.”
From Team Secretary to Adult Nurse
Anne, 53, from Magherafelt, graduated with a BSc Honours Degree in Adult Nursing from The Open University (OU), marking a remarkable journey of personal and professional transformation.
Kimmins highlights importance of collaboration with Open University for staff development
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has highlighted the importance of a new collaboration with The Open University which is providing an online learning platform for staff.
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
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