Episode 17 - Navigating life’s twists and turns, in conversation with Richard

In today’s episode, Heidi speaks with Richard, a former OU student who discovered his natural talent for Law thanks to his experience with The Open University. After studying for a certificate in Higher Education with the OU, he went on to study full time at Birmingham City University and now has just one year left of his LLB. Richard talks about his love for the OU and how it helped him find direction in life. He also discusses his greatest passion, radio. Richard has just been appointed the Station Direction for Scratch Radio, his university’s student radio station. Heidi and Richard explore the role of AI in audio production and discuss the importance of building community when studying at a distance.