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Open College Network NI and The Open University in Ireland sign MoU  

The Open University (OU) is delighted to partner with Cisco, the multinational digital communications technology corporation, to create Northern Ireland’s first Cisco Academy Support Centre.

A new All Party Group on Skills has been established at the Northern Ireland Assembly. The All Party Group will engage with key sector organisations, skills and education providers as well as government departments and agencies to develop evidence-based proposals.

On Monday 8 April from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Omagh Library will host a unique event focusing on Changing Attitudes to Ageing for the people of Fermanagh and Omagh.

The Open University launches major new report unveiling trends around Online Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland.

John D'Arcy, the Director of The Open University in Ireland, took to the stage at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Conference in Derry on 14 March, advocating for the transformative power of lifelong learning.

The Open University (OU) is proud to announce its involvement in a £4.8 million research and policy action group, EPIC Futures NI, aimed at addressing economic inactivity in Northern Ireland.

Tanya, from Bangor, forged a path through barriers that included poverty, learning a new language, and overcoming health issues, all in pursuit of a dream career within Engineering. 

The Open University has approved Northern Regional College as a new strategic validation partner launching 2024/2025, offering three new higher education (HE) programmes.

A new body called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) has been created to support and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all across Northern Ireland.