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Drumquin Mum-of-Three Qualifies as Nurse with First-Class Degree from The Open University
Eight days after giving birth to her youngest child, Lyndsey propped her phone against a box of Farley’s Rusks and logged into her nursing degree interview.
The 33-year-old from Drumquin, Omagh had three children under four at home and didn’t expect to be accepted. She told herself the interview would simply be good experience.
Instead, it marked the beginning of a life-changing journey.
Dromore woman fulfils lifelong dream of studying history with The Open University
A woman from Dromore has fulfilled a lifelong ambition of earning a history degree after overcoming personal challenges, family loss and mental health struggles while studying part-time.
Katharine recently completed a BA in History and Politics with The Open University, achieving a personal goal she had carried with her for decades.
Becoming a “Proper Scientist”: How Joanne Studied Her Way into a Scientific Career
“I never really felt like a ‘proper scientist’,” Joanne from Antrim admits.
Coming from an administrative background in the civil service, she had worked her way into a scientific role with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. But despite the new title, Joanne often felt she lacked the deeper scientific knowledge needed to progress further.
Co. Down consultant says OU has been “the backbone” of lifelong learning journey
In the early 1980s, Frank from Co. Down, sat watching Open University lectures on BBC2 that would quietly shape the next four decades of his life.
Belfast classroom assistant graduates after six-year journey to support pupils with additional needs
A classroom assistant supporting children with additional educational needs in Belfast is celebrating graduating with a BA (Hons) in Education Studies (Primary) from The Open University, after balancing two full-time jobs, caring responsibilities and six years of part-time study.
New Open University toolkit launched to support Northern Ireland parents of neurodivergent children
Parents across Northern Ireland are being offered new support as research from The Open University reveals many families of neurodivergent children feel overwhelmed and under-resourced when trying to find reliable guidance.
Dungiven mother of four prepares to begin mental health nursing career after award-winning Open University journey
A Dungiven woman who balanced frontline healthcare work, family life and personal challenges while studying has spoken about how The Open University (OU) enabled her to achieve her ambition of becoming a mental health nurse, an achievement recently recognised with a regional award.
Libraries NI and The Open University Renew Partnership to Strengthen Learning and Opportunity in Local Communities
Libraries NI and The Open University (OU) have renewed their partnership, bringing together two trusted public services to expand access to learning and support people in communities across Northern Ireland.
Michael Bower appointed Director of The Open University in Ireland
The Open University has announced the appointment of Michael Bower as the new Director of The Open University in Ireland, following a competitive recruitment process. Michael will take up the role on 30 March 2026, succeeding John D’Arcy, who will retire in April after 15 years in the role.
Inadequate supports for disabled people in Northern Ireland facing abuse online: a hidden public health crisis
New research from The Open University has found that in Northern Ireland one in three disabled adults has experienced cyber-victimisation, with one in four reporting cyber-victimisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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