Open University transformation ‘to Northern Ireland’s third university’ hailed

John D’Arcy, director of The Open University in Ireland at the institution’s headquarters in Ireland in Belfast (Paul Moane/The Open University/PA) -

The director of the Open University is stepping aside after seeing a transformation from “best-kept secret” to “acknowledged third university” in Northern Ireland.

John D’Arcy said he wanted to focus on connecting with the local community when he took on the job in 2015.