Your invitation to Professor Devendra Kodwani's inaugural lecture:

Back from the future, forward from the past: The journey that is lifelong learning

As The Open University starts its 50th anniversary celebrations, Professor Devendra Kodwani, Executive Dean of The Open University’s Faculty of Business and Law, will introduce this year’s inaugural lecture series with a lecture on lifelong learning and the role of universities.

Lifelong learning defines what it means to be human. We learn before we start school. We learn after we leave school and university. We learn to survive. We learn to make sense of life and the universe. We learn to make individual and collective choices. Learning helps meet the challenges we encounter in nature. The complexity of human societies poses its own challenges.

In this lecture, Professor Kodwani will reflect on the past of individual and collective learning and the role of universities. Looking to the past and the future, he will put a spotlight on the present need for lifelong learning and the role of higher education institutes.

He will share the OU's experience of 50 years of learning and invite views on what is needed to keep universities alive

Event programme

14:30 Tea/Coffee on arrival

15:00 Back from the future, forward from the past:The journey that is lifelong learning

15:45 Q&A

16:00 Refreshments

Can't join in person? Click here to watch the event online (link will be live before the event) or via Facebook and post your questions during the Talk. Please do take the opportunity to have your questions answered by our speakers LIVE during the event by emailing: Comms-Inaugural-Lectures@open.ac.uk;

We very much hope you will be able to attend what promises to be an inspiring event and have your say.

View other OU 50th anniversary inaugural lectures at: http://www.open.ac.uk/research/inaugural-lectures

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FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? No there are none.

Do I have to be a student at the OU to attend? No, this event is open to the public.

I cannot attend on the day. Will the event be recorded? Yes, a recording will be made available post event.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Ample parking is available outside the venue. Please use East Parking. If you have any special requirements please contact the events organiser. Map of the OU campus.

Where can I contact the organiser with questions? email: Comms-Inaugural-Lectures@open.ac.uk

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, please go to the registration desk on arrival. Your name will be on the list.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? Please let the organisers know in advance of any name change.