Open Book
The Open Book project works with those from offending and addiction backgrounds to encourage them to take up education, offering them ongoing emotional and practical support throughout their course.
The project has enabled more than 58 adults from socially excluded groups find places on undergraduate courses at Goldsmiths University and other institutions including; Greenwich University, Birbeck University and London South Bank University.
Over 270 students have registered with the project.
"At the heart of Open Book is the ethos that everyone has the right to fulfil their academic potential." (Joe Baden)
Open Book on Radio Four
Genre:
Current Affairs
Show title:
Analysis No Escape
Presenter:
Richard Weight
Producer:
Mark Savage
Station:
BBC Radio Four
Date Aired:
1 June 2009
Goldsmiths Representative:
Joe Baden, The Open Book Co-ordinator
Open Book Representatives:
Danny Afzal, Open Book Outreach worker
Errol Glashan, Open Book Student