Alumni Association
What's on at the OU? As an OU graduate, you have access to a number of free, online events across your University. Here are the latest events you can attend. Just click on the links to find out more and save your place. We look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday 29 April, 12.00-13.15
Online
Join us for an exclusive Open University alumni event filled with fascinating speakers and expert academics from across your University – OpenMinds Live. This event will bring to life just some of the stories in the Open Minds magazine in an exciting live event.
There is plenty to look forward to in what promises to be a truly fascinating afternoon where we share some of the projects, research, and heartfelt stories from across our OU family.
The pivotal role of parents in pain care: Improving how we care for children’s pain
Thursday 12 June 2025, 17:30 -18:30
Berrill Theatre, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA and online
The inaugural lecture of Professor Joan Simons, Head of School for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care in the OU’s Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, will focus on how her experience as a burns nurse instigated a career long interest on improving the management of children’s pain in hospital. Professor Simons has worked for 14 years to improve the management of children's pain.