北爱尔兰开放大学现在被公认为第三所大学,自2015年以来,该大学的学生人数翻了一番,并扩大了获得负担得起、灵活的在线教育的机会。 The Open University in Northern Ireland, now a recognized third university, has doubled student numbers since 2015 and expanded access to affordable, flexible online education.

北爱尔兰的开放大学已发展成为公认的第三所大学,该区域学生人数自2015年以来翻了一番以上,到2022/23年增至7 430人。 The Open University in Northern Ireland has grown into a recognized third university, with student numbers in the region more than doubling since 2015 to 7,430 by 2022/23. 在导演约翰·达西(John D'Arcy)的领导下,它从以伦敦为基础的资金转向了斯托蒙特(Stormont)的支持,扩大了与大学和机构的伙伴关系,并推出了英国第一个使用人工智能计算的非全日制学位。 Under director John D’Arcy, it shifted from London-based funding to Stormont support, expanded partnerships with universities and institutions, and launched the UK’s first part-time degree in computing with artificial intelligence. 目前,该大学主要在网上运作,通过OpenLearn提供免费资源,提供负担得起的灵活学习,并通过赠款和贷款强调无障碍环境。 The university now operates primarily online, offering affordable, flexible learning with free resources through OpenLearn, and emphasizes accessibility through grants and loans. DArcy正在下台,对该机构对终身学习的影响及其在北爱尔兰教育和经济中日益重要的作用感到自豪。 D’Arcy is stepping down, expressing pride in the institution’s impact on lifelong learning and its growing role in Northern Ireland’s education and economy.