The Open University in Northern Ireland

02/10/2026

Just 4 days to go

The gradireland Graduate Careers Fair is happening next Tuesday 6 October bringing together leading employers and course providers from across Ireland.

📅 Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 11:00–17:00
📍 RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin 4

If you’re looking for a graduate job, internship, or simply thinking about your next career move, this is a great opportunity to meet employers, explore your options and get some useful careers advice.

The Open University will be there too. Come and visit us at the CV Clinic, where an experienced OU Careers and Employability Consultant will be on hand to give you practical advice on your CV and help you make the most of your skills and experience.

Want to book a CV Clinic appointment? Booking is done on the day at the CV Clinic stand. Spaces are limited, so make sure you get there early.

Don’t miss out. Register for your free gradireland ticket today: https://ow.ly/vR3r50ZG7ex

01/10/2026

Fifty years after leaving school, Ursula wondered if she still belonged in education.

With The Open University, she found the confidence to take that first step and went on to achieve a degree she never thought possible.

Fifty years on, she proved to herself that it's never too late to learn, grow and succeed.

That's university done differently.

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

AI is already part of everyday life – but how does it actually work and what could increasing use of it mean for the way we think? 🤔

Dr Lydia Devenney, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and AI Lead in the School of Psychology and Counselling at The Open University, is coming to Derry Central Library for When the Mind Meets Artificial Intelligence.

From predictive text and chatbots to the opportunities and challenges AI presents, this informal session will explore what these tools can do, where their limitations lie and what happens to our own skills when we hand more of our thinking over to technology. 📱

📍 Derry Central Library
🗓️ Thursday 8 October
⏰ 6:00pm
🎟️ FREE

Booking is essential - ☎️ 028 7122 9990 or ✉️ [email protected]

See what other Psychology for Everyday Life events are coming up 👉 https://orlo.uk/k227A

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30/09/2026

👋 Fancy putting some faces to the names?

Our Belfast student meet-up is just a few days away.

Whether you're new to the OU or already well into your studies, come along for a relaxed afternoon of chats, connections and refreshments. It's a great chance to meet other students, share experiences, and get to know your OU community.

📍 OU Belfast Student Hub
🕐 1pm to 3pm
🎟️ Book your free place:

Come along to our friendly and informal meet-up to connect with fellow OU students!

29/09/2026

The countdown continues. ⏱️

In just two weeks, we’ll be celebrating our graduates in Belfast.

No two journeys to this moment have been the same. Each graduate has shown the courage to follow their own path, overcome challenges and do things differently.

On 13 October, we’ll come together for a day filled with pride, joy and unforgettable moments.

Will you be there? Tell us who you’ll be celebrating in the comments.

27/09/2026

Ever wondered who else is studying with the OU near you? 👀

This is your chance to find out.

Join us in Belfast for a relaxed student meet-up. Grab a cuppa, meet people who get the juggle of work, life and study, and have a chat with no pressure and no agenda.

Just friendly faces and good conversation.

🎟️ Book your free place: https://ow.ly/2a2e50ZQ1fq

26/09/2026

To celebrate European Day Of Languages today we are sharing the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures hub, a collection of free taster courses in a range of languages and communication-related subjects.

Explore the resources here: https://ow.ly/4Zf850Tv4E5

24/09/2026

Retirement gave Paul something unexpected: the chance to start a new chapter.

Driven by a lifelong love of history, he enrolled on an MA in History with The Open University. Today, he's the Historian and Statistician for his local football club and is working on football history publications.

His story proves that learning doesn't come with an age limit.

You can read Paul's full story here: https://ow.ly/PWfV50ZQ1kC