Widening access to, and enhancing success in, Higher Education (HE) is at the heart of The Open University's (OU's) mission and the five goals of the 2022-27 institutional strategy. We aim to support all students to reach their potential and fulfil their ambitions.
Visit this page for an overview of our Access and Participation Plan for England and for links to the pages of the OU in Wales, Scotland and Ireland
See details of our annual seminar series and biennial conference, and find out about our Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning Journal
Read about the Open University's commitment to supporting marginalised and underrepresented students
However, analysis of institutional data identifies discrepancies across the student lifecycle for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Our four-nation by design Access, Participation and Success (APS) Strategy, provides the strategic framework within which we work to address these issues.
Please contact us for further information.