Our staff stories

I enjoyed studying at the OU and it was during this time that I became an Associate Lecturer.

After over a decade as a detective working on serious and complex investigations, I moved into academia where I now teach, supervise dissertations, and lead research projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice. 

I enjoy supporting students in my tutor group and am always amazed at the commitment and self-discipline they demonstrate towards succeeding in their studies.

Helping students to realise and reach their true potential.

Having gained many years of experience working across a wide variety of businesses and sectors, Mary decided to apply her experience to tutoring with the OU where she had completed her MBA. Having worked while completing her MBA, Mary appreciates the value that studying and working together offers, and understands the challenges it brings.

I see my role as supporting managers and leaders in becoming the best versions of themselves.

Supporting the lifelong learning opportunities for students, which I have also experienced myself studying with The Open University.

Helping others work towards their goals is important to me and makes this role incredibly rewarding!

I was attracted to the OU due to its reputation in online learning, its openness to all abilities and its longevity, roots and success in distance learning.

I teach because I enjoy sharing knowledge, supporting students to find their lightbulb moment where a theory finally makes sense, or referencing suddenly becomes easy!