Open Unlimited celebrated the OU turning 40 on 27 June. The event was arranged into nine visitor zones and gave visitors the chance to see behind the scenes of the UK´s largest university, exploring how we stay true to our mission, discover how we change lives, how we harness technology and how we deliver scale and quality.
Highlights included a ‘Stop and Search’ activity where visitors are being invited to take part in a 20 minute reconstruction of a magistrates’ court case, giving an insight into the workings of the legal system. A 25 minute quiz show that challenged people’s ideas about the Open University using push button technology was also available. There was also a Garden Fayre, Meeting Point, The Concept Zone, and much more.
Keep an eye on Platform for more details and pictures from the event.
For more details, visit http://www.openunlimited.co.uk/activities.html
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I should have said something simple a few days ago - Thank you - to all those who organised and staffed the day, I and the family had a great day.
The highlights - many, but to pick out a couple, my youngest son had the opportunity to try out the electronic jacket while playing the cello and we all found the court recontruction very informative, oh and great nitrogen assisted ice cream.