Recently, the Lifelong Education Research Institute of the Open University of China (OUC) hosted a research proposal presentation for two key research topics in adult continuing education under the "14th Five-Year Plan" of the China Adult Education Association (CAEA).

On 10th April 2024, the Open University of China (OUC) hosted a seminar on academic degree work exchange and research in Anhui.

On 8 April 2024, Vice President Zhou Tianming of the Open University of China (OUC), also known as the Seniors University of China (SUC), led a delegation to Hainan Open University (OU) to explore advancements in elderly education and to inaugurate the Hainan Branch of the SUC.

Recently, the names of the first nationwide selection of rural master craftsmen were announced.

On 9 April 2024, Liu Xuanxuan, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Open University of China (OUC, also known as Seniors University of China, SUC), led a delegation to Gansu Open University to investigate elderly education efforts and unveil the plaque for the Gansu Branch of SUC.

In Hangzhou, a city in Zhejiang Province, residents have access to comprehensive "one-stop" learning services, establishing a "15-minute learning circle" within urban districts.

Recently, the Ministry of Transport and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions jointly announced the winners of the "Most Outstanding Bus Drivers" award for 2023.

To enhance the high-quality of mechanical and electrical engineering programmes at the Open University of China (OUC), an intensive workshop session was held recently, focused on professional training and teaching work for these programmes.