AOUG News
Book now for the Social Weekend
It is now time to book for the annual Social Weekend in Penrith (5th - 7th June 2026). Your booking form was available as an insert in both the Summer and the Winter OMEGA but if you have mislaid it you can still book via this website or contact the AOUG Office using...
John Veysey Bursary
Lauren Rose not only became a recipient of one of the AOUG Research Student Awards but she also was presented with the John Veysey Bursary. Whereas our Awards are a peer recognition of the achievements of the OU Research Students who have previously gained an OU...
Research Students Awards
In October AOUG's own charity presented Awards to OU Research Students from various faculties. Each student was introduced by their supervisor who explained why the student had been nominated for the Award. Then each Award recipient received a framed certificate and...
Daniel Clarke is AOUG’s 8th Bursary Recipient
Daniel Clarke was chosen for his lively and enthusiastic presentation of his work and his future research plans. Daniel was researching into honeycombs which are a class of cellular solids widely used in engineering. Normally they are used as hexagonal, triangular or...
AGM Attendees to visit SS Great Britain
Bristol is to be the centre for the 2025 AGM Weekend when members will stay at the Aztec Hotel. However excursions will be centered around the work of the Bristol based engineer, Isambard Kingdon Brunel, who designed the Great Western Railway from Bristol to London,...
Open University News
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...
Martin Boyle to become Director for Scotland
Martin Boyle has been named as Susan Stewart's successor after she retires the post of Director for Scotland in April 2025. Martin is currently the Deputy Director for strategy, planning and resources for OU in Scotland. He has also been involved in strategy,...
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
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
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...