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Computing and IT Student Insight Event

Thursday 23 May we welcomed Computing and IT students to share their experience undertaking a placement while completing their OU studies.  We were also joined by Tim Reid, VP of Software Engineering at SpotX and Sean Gallagher, Careers Consultant for Ireland.  

23rd May 2019

The Open University and Libraries NI formalise partnership

The Open University and Libraries NI have announced a new partnership to connect people with information, ideas and experiences to foster lifelong learning.

22nd May 2019

New photographs celebrate 50 years of The Open University's groundbreaking teaching in Northern Ireland

The Open University is marking its 50th year anniversary this month by telling its remarkable story through the power of photographs, in a collection released today. Former and current OU students, including a Northern Irish builder who became a nurse after a life-changing accident, a prisoner turned academic, and a woman research pioneer in moon exploration, all feature in the new collection by world-famous British photographer Chris Floyd.

17th April 2019

President of Ireland addresses Open University graduates of 2019

The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins made a special address to graduates at The Open University in Ireland degree ceremony at Croke Park, Dublin today (Friday 5 April).

9th April 2019

Sharon Corr receives honorary doctorate from The Open University

Singer, songwriter and violinist, Grammy nominee and Brit Award winner, Sharon Corr has received the honorary degree of Doctor of the University, for her exceptional contribution to education and culture at a ceremony in London today (22 March 2019).

22nd March 2019

The Open University begins 50th anniversary celebrations in Northern Ireland

Today (10 January 2019), Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, marked 50 years of The Open University.

9th January 2019

Highlights from 2018...

As 2018 comes to an end, take a look over what has been a exceptional year for The Open University. 

12th December 2018
Michael Bower Beverly Mason Owen Williamson Barbara Jemphrey Bobbie-Leigh Herdman John D’Arcy Stuart Magee

The Open University hosts a Careers in Law Insight Evening

The Open University hosted a Careers in Law Insight Evening specifically for the benefit of our Law students.

26th November 2018
John D'Arcy, Richard Pengelly and OU student nurse Steven Ryan.

The Open University celebrates ten years of Nursing impact in Northern Ireland

The Open University (OU) today (23 October 2018) celebrated ten years since its first student nurses graduated in Northern Ireland.

23rd October 2018
Dr Christopher Stange, Dr Christopher Stange – Secretariat, Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Fairtrade and Mr John Addy, Assistant Director of The Open University.

The Open University gains Fairtrade status in Northern Ireland

The Open University has been awarded “Fairtrade University” status in Northern Ireland by the Fairtrade Foundation in recognition of the continued promotion and use of Fairtrade certified products and its principles.

9th October 2018

A picture of Christine Murphy who has fair curly hair and is smiling and wearing a white jumper

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Christine Murphy, Communications Manager

Tel 028 9053 6219