OU Students Association President

OU Students Association President

Natalie Baker was elected as the President for the OU Students Association at their conference this year. She says that her main goal is to represent students on the issues that matter to them and to make sure that their voices and experiences are heard and valued....
Susan Stewart – Retiring

Susan Stewart – Retiring

Susan Stewart is to retire from the role of Director for the OU in Scotland after nine years in the role. She was a great supporter of the work of AOUG, hosting many ceremonies for our Awards in the Regions and Nations for us to present the certificates to the...
Interim VC Professor Josie Fraser 

Interim VC Professor Josie Fraser 

Professor Josie Fraser was appointed to the role on Interim Vice-Chancellor in October 2024. She had previously served on senior academic leadership teams within The Open University since 2017. Having trained as a neuroscientist, she has worked together with...
2025 Degree Ceremonies Announced

2025 Degree Ceremonies Announced

The Open University now have the full list of the 2025 Degree Ceremonies available to view on their website. All new graduates are given the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at a ceremony of their choice and there is even a Virtual Ceremony for those not...
Autumn Degree Ceremonies Underway

Autumn Degree Ceremonies Underway

The Autumn Season of OU Degree Ceremonies have now started, with the first four taking place in the Barbican Centre in London spread over two days. Then the Riviera International Centre is hosting the Torquay event. October sees ceremonies in Birmingham, Harrogate and...