For the past fifty years, we’ve made it our mission to open up education for all. As the largest UK academic institution, we’ve empowered over two million students across 157 countries to transform their lives through learning – helping to make the impossible, possible every single day.  

During this landmark anniversary we have celebrated the life-changing successes and ground-breaking innovations of our OU family throughout our history so far. Here are just some of the stories, memories and highlights of a truly remarkable year. Here’s to the next 50!