Chrisanne English

Policy and Public Affairs at the OU in Ireland I Personal views.

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Social care is about people – supporting families, carers & communities across NI.

Today’s new report makes it clear: fair pay, secure contracts & proper training are essential to valuing this vital workforce.

Proud @OUBelfast supported this important work.

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

New report calls for a people-first approach to strengthen NI’s social care sector: add link

The Open University supported the All-Party Group on Skills’ #SkillsForSocialCare investigation.

Key asks: 💷 fair pay, 📑secure contracts & ��role specific training.

Read the report here: https://t.co/pXEptcVtde

#SkillsForSocialCare @KateNicholl @healthdpt @NI_SCC @AlzSocNI

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Great to be at the Cross-Border & Economic Conference. Visit our stand to learn how @OUBelfast and @OUIreland support workforce development with flexible, high-quality learning. Thanks @NewryChamber & @DundalkChamber for a fantastic event! #SkillsDevelopment #LifelongLearning

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Good to have the ⁦@niassembly⁩ back. We at ⁦@OUBelfast⁩ look forward to working with the new Executive and Assembly Members #TheFutureIsOpen #LifelongLearning ⁦#Collaboration

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

1 in 10 women in Northern Ireland have experienced online violence, revealed in new research from @TheOpenUniversity

64% said it had a detrimental effect of their mental heath.

More must be done to tackle this societal problem.

@olga_jurasz @WomensAidNI

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

NEWS RELEASE: Open University research reveals shocking level of online violence experienced by women and girls in Northern Ireland.

This is part of the UK’s largest ever study into societal attitudes and experiences of online violence against women and girls across the UK. The results show just how widespread the problem is! Read more here:
https://t.co/kXYSjXmMMd

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Understanding more about the degree awarding gap with Professor @marciaw1404 and the OU’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan at the @OUBelfast away day

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Great panel discussion about strengthening the regional impact of higher education in the Northwest - through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility @humefoundation @RIAdawson #TheFutureIsFlexible

[Peter Kyle @peterkyle]

Visiting @OpenUniversity NI was inspirational.

Over 5,000 students from all communities and diverse backgrounds, offering opportunities to people who never before imagined univeristy life.

I’m truly a fan of all they do.

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

“In me you’ll always have a champion for throwing open the doors to flexible education in Northern Ireland."

Thank you to Shadow Secretary of State @peterkyle for visiting our office today.

Check out the #APeaceOfUs podcast on our @OUFreeLearning hub: https://t.co/1Ey6lfKdEZ

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Great to have @peterkyle visit @OUBelfast to find out about the OU’s impact in Northern Ireland #TheFutureIsFlexie

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

Thank you to the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland @peterkyle for visiting our Belfast office to find out about how the OU is transforming lives through learning throughout NI.

Read more: https://t.co/dAzJjSu6Jl

#TheFutureIsFlexible @labourpress @Michell82695576

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

GAA legend Peter Canavan talks about the unforgettable experience of taking the Sam Maguire around Tyrone in 2003.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation about sports, community, and peacebuilding!
#APeaceOfUs #GFA25

https://t.co/AbpFRZs5WV

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

25 years after the Good Friday Agreement, @HenNorton step daughter of Mo Mowlam, reflects on the life and legacy of this remarkable peacemaker in her essay for #APeaceOfUs. #GFA25

Read it on our @OUFreeLearning hub here: https://t.co/uxFpuEPX6A

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Delighted to have worked on this project #APeaceofUs for #GFA25

Fascinating to hear voices beyond the political institutions describe the wider impact of the agreement, & the challenges that lie ahead.

Give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

https://t.co/WQKm1fA4My

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

🎙️Our #GFA25 podcast is now LIVE! @jordken hosts ‘#APeaceofUs where voices beyond politics explore the Good Friday Agreement’s impact on community, arts, music & sport in NI. Listen to all 4 episodes here or on your favourite platform. https://t.co/N5IslSboPv #APeaceofUs

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

🎙️Our #GFA25 podcast is now LIVE! @jordken hosts ‘#APeaceofUs where voices beyond politics explore the Good Friday Agreement’s impact on community, arts, music & sport in NI. Listen to all 4 episodes here or on your favourite platform. https://t.co/N5IslSboPv #APeaceofUs

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

Only two days until our 'A Peace of Us' podcast is live! Check it out at all your usual podcast hosts or at our #GFA25 OpenLearn hub: https://t.co/1C8e2lYrBS

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Can't wait for this, something a bit different! #GoodFridayAgreement #APeaceOfUs

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

Exciting news! To mark the #GoodFridayAgreement anniversary, we’re launching a new #podcast series, ‘A Peace of Us’. Join us as we explore the agreement's impact on society beyond politics. #APeaceofUs
Full story here: https://t.co/PBppfSPbfY

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

Exciting news! To mark the #GoodFridayAgreement anniversary, we’re launching a new #podcast series, ‘A Peace of Us’. Join us as we explore the agreement's impact on society beyond politics. #APeaceofUs
Full story here: https://t.co/PBppfSPbfY

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

@olga_jurasz @OpenUniversity Congratulations Olga!

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

@t98073553 Yes

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Fantastic @OUBelfast event ‘How to be a changemaker’ at the accidental theatre hearing personal stories from experienced activists @crogallmorglas @fionadoranni @EllenFearon @PatriciaOLynn @ImagineBelfast

[Chrisanne English @Chrisannity1]

Can’t wait for this event! Find out how you can influence positive political and social change @crogallmorglas @EllenFearon @fionadoranni @PatriciaOLynn @ImagineBelfast @OUBelfast book here: https://t.co/aLrIbZdEJM