Open University’s first Belfast graduates return for this year’s celebrations

Graduate Maryette McFarland, 90, from Londonderry (Paul Moane/The Open University/PA) - (PA Media)

Some of those honoured at the Open University’s first graduation ceremony in Northern Ireland 50 years ago have returned to celebrate with this year’s graduates.

Some 300 students, graduating in subjects ranging from nursing to forensic psychology, crossed the stage at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Tuesday, cheered by family and friends.