Opening up: Paul Kells
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Studying for an Open University degree can change your life, according to former shipyard worker Paul Kells, who is now a genetics research scientist. He began with the Open University's science foundation course, and found that he particularly enjoyed biology, especially genetics. He then undertook further study in biology, and is now doing PhD research into male infertility and subfertility. He feels that the standard of Open University courses, especially at second level, is extremely high.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Degree was a real hope opera
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Studying for an Open University degree can give you confidence and make you realize that there is a great deal to learn, according to actor and Open University graduate David Neilson. He received only limited formal education, and took a long time to build up enough courage to study for an Open University degree in Humanities. His seven-year course was divided into five full credits and two halves because of work commitments. He is now considering taking a course in social sciences or science.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Opening up: Craig Brown
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Craig Brown, manager of the Scottish football team, began studying with the Open University in order to boost his professional knowledge in the education field. He went into primary school teaching, and subsequently became a College of Education lecturer in primary teaching methods. He studied for his Open University degree over four years, while also lecturing and coaching footballers. He believes that the Open University degree has been valuable in giving him academic respectability.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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