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See a future in tech?
Join The Open University Computing & IT Virtual Open Day on 18 June at 12pm to explore career-boosting courses in AI, cyber security and more, all with dedicated tutor support.
Book your place now: ow.ly/Gx7k50YVxE0
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With The Open University, careers support is with you from day one to graduation and beyond.
Across the UK and Ireland, our careers consultants offer guidance shaped by real local knowledge, helping you explore your goals with someone who understands where you’re coming from.
Because community isn’t a campus. It’s people.
That’s university done differently.
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Caring for someone can mean putting your own plans on hold.
This #CarersWeek, The Open University’s Carers’ Scholarship could help eligible unpaid carers study an undergraduate qualification for free, with flexible learning built around real life.
Check whether you could be eligible: ow.ly/1FLf50Z8Nnc
ALT The Open University's Carers' Scholarship offers free undergraduate study opportunities for eligible carers.
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Looking for your next step into work or education?
Pathways to Your Future offers relaxed, practical support for young people aged 17–24 who are not in full-time employment or education.
📍 Antrim Library
📅 Wed 24 June
🕙 10am–3pm
To register, email: outreachni@kingstrust.org.uk
@KingsTrust @LibrariesNI
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Step into Belfast’s past this #InternationalArchivesDay
Our Postcards From The Past interactive on OpenLearn lets you slide between historic and modern photos of famous landmarks, from City Hall to the famous Belfast Shipyards.
It’s a lovely way to see how familiar places have changed over time, and how much history still shapes the places we know today.
Take a look and explore Belfast through the archive: ow.ly/w8u750Z8Tjb
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"I wanted a future that felt meaningful."
For Matthew, studying Psychology with The Open University was about more than gaining a qualification. It was about building a new direction for his life.
While working full-time, he accessed Careers and Employability Services that helped him turn ambition into action.
From CV support and interview preparation to careers advice shaped around his goals and the local job market, he had support at every stage.
And with each step, his confidence grew.
Matthew moved into the mental health sector, joined Inspire Wellbeing and was progressed from support worker to mental health project worker.
A new career. A healthier life. A future he chose for himself.
We do university differently. Because community isn’t a campus, it’s people.
Global university. Careers support from day one to graduation and beyond.
That’s university done differently.
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Where could flexible learning take you?
See for yourself at a Virtual Open Day on 16 June at 7pm.
Chat to experts and see how OU study can help you step into your future.
Book your place now: ow.ly/87JN50YVwJr
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Calling all start-ups and freelancers. The Open Business Creators Fund is now open to OU students and recent alumni in the UK.
The Spring 2026 fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to grow your business as well as free access to valuable business portfolio planning tools.
Don't miss next weeks application deadline of Friday 12 June.
Find out more for start-ups: ow.ly/ntIK50YTh99
Find out more for freelancers: ow.ly/LTHR50YTh9b
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Where could flexible learning take you?
See for yourself at our Virtual Open Days running in June and July.
Chat to experts and see how OU study can help you step into your future.
Book your place now: ow.ly/rEbJ50YVvGO
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The OU in Northern Ireland retweeted
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"How can policymakers ensure that young people are equipped with the skills to navigate a religiously diverse society?" John Maiden of @OUBelfast is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/p…
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#ManufacturingMonthNI is nearly wrapped, but there’s still time to power up your skills.
Explore free OpenLearn resources from The Open University, designed to support Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector.
Build confidence in areas like cyber security, digital skills, sustainability, operations, finance and workplace resilience.
Start learning for free today: ow.ly/ibC750Z3KzT
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You do not need to be your own boss to think like an entrepreneur.
This #LearningAtWorkWeek, explore intrapreneurship with OpenLearn and build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, AI and digital skills.
What fresh thinking could you bring to work?
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The OU in Northern Ireland retweeted
📢 Our @RaISe_KESS seminar returns this Wednesday 20th May!
'ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING'
Secure your place 👉 nia1.me/5kh
#KESS2026 #OnlineSafety
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“I always regretted not getting my degree.”
Karen once felt anxiety had closed a door on university.
With The Open University, she rebuilt her confidence step by step and graduated with a first-class degree in Psychology with Counselling.
“The world no longer seems out of bounds for me, and I’m loving that."
Read her story: ow.ly/ITc750YRHu1
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Where could flexible learning take you?
Join our Virtual Open Day on 21 May at 12pm to chat with experts and discover how OU study can help you step into your future.
Book your place now: ow.ly/RxbW50YVuQs
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Behind every nurse is a story.
Elena, Nicola, Cheryl and Graham all came to nursing through different life experiences, from frontline care and mental health advocacy to personal loss and family inspiration.
What unites them is a commitment to care.
This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate every nurse making a difference.
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, remember: you don’t have to face things alone.
AWARE NI offers free support groups across Northern Ireland and online for people experiencing low mood, anxiety, depression or bipolar.
Take the first step when you’re ready.
aware-ni.org/lets-talk
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Watching nurses care for her parents left a lasting impression on the mum-of-three Lyndsey from Co. Tyrone and sparked an interest in the profession.
Read the Belfast Live article about Lyndsey's inspiring story here: ow.ly/7goT50YWqiu
ALT Image of Lyndsey smiling in her graduation robes at the Dublin degree ceremony in Croke Park in March 2026.
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Calling all start-ups and freelancers. The Open Business Creators Fund is now open to OU students and recent alumni in the UK.
The Spring 2026 fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to grow your business as well as free access to valuable business portfolio planning tools. The deadline to apply is Friday 12 June.
Find out more for start-ups: ow.ly/ntIK50YTh99
Find out more for freelancers: ow.ly/LTHR50YTh9b
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Interested in studying Psychology?
Scratch beneath the surface at The Open University’s Psychology Open Day on 14 May.
Book your place now: ow.ly/gPwY50YVtMA
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