Over his career Michael Richardson helped thousands of people access lifelong learning opportunities
HelenNisbet
Fri 18 Dec 2020 10.02 EST
Last modified on Tue 12 Jan 2021 14.27 EST
My dad, Michael Richardson, a nationally prominent figure in the field of lifelong learning, has died at the age of 81.
Mike began work within the education setting at Alfreton Hall Adult Community Education Centre run by Derby county council. He joined the Open University in 1970 and was based at Newcastle and then Manchester. After 21 years he was appointed pro-vice-chancellor of the OU, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1994. Throughout his time at the OU, Mike was hugely humbled by the stories of countless people who sacrificed so much to continue their learning as adults.