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Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Dedication Sheds Light on Overcoming Life's Challenges

In a remarkable display of courage and determination, 32-year-old Michael McGreevy has defied the odds by successfully completing a diploma in higher education despite being diagnosed with a brain tumour and undergoing life-saving surgery to remove it.

In celebration of dedication, passion, and excellence in the field of nursing, two outstanding student nurses from The Open University (OU) were honoured with the prestigious Northern Ireland Practice Education Council for Nursing (NIPEC) Student Excellence Award. 

Staff at The Open University are celebrating after hearing the university has been awarded an overall Gold rating in the Office for Students (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

More needs to be done to tackle online violence against women and girls, as initial research by The Open University shows one in ten (12%) women and girls in NI have experienced online violence.

Launching on 1 September, The Open University’s Take Five to Age Well pledge will build a UK-wide movement of people committed to ageing well behaviours, with a lasting impact on their health and wellbeing.

Results day can be a mixed bag of emotions. Did your A-Level results not meet your expectations? Perhaps you can't afford to study at a traditional university during the current cost of living crisis? Don't worry; today doesn't have to be the end of your learning journey.

The Open University (OU) offers a flexible and affordable opportunity for students in Northern Ireland to continue learning and building a career for the future on their own terms, regardless of previous qualifications.

The Open University in Ireland and Manufacturing NI are thrilled to announce the launch of an accessible free online learning platform that aims to support the development of key skills within the manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland.

June saw the annual RCN NI Nurse of the Year Awards and it proved to be a successful night for Open University in Ireland students and alumni.  The awards provide the opportunity to highlight and celebrate excellence within nursing in Northern Ireland and the contribution that nursing staff make to the health and well-being of people across the region.

Times are tough for everyone, but there may be a glimmer of hope for Northern Ireland businesses if they turn their attention to untapped potential in the workforce according to this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University and the British Chambers of Commerce.

Katie, from Belfast, faced many personal challenges while studying Nursing with The Open University (OU).

Katie's story is a testament to the determination and resilience of so many OU students. Student’s whose success is made possible by the flexibility and dedicated support the OU offer.

"Don't stop yourself before you start.” Katie says, “Give yourself a chance. People are here, and they're incredible people who will help you along your journey. You will struggle sometimes because it's not an easy course, but you can do it."