WANNABE students are invited to find out more about open learning tomorrow.

The Open University is inviting those interested in learning new skills to a course choice event at Darlington Arts Centre, in Vane Terrace.

Visitors will have the opportunity to sample a wide range of courses and to ask relevant questions.

John Shipley, Open University regional director for the North, said: "The Open University has a record number of students this year in the region. We are delighted by this growth, which demonstrates the success of supported open learning.

"Our course choice event is an ideal opportunity for potential students to meet staff and talk through available options."

There are more than 150 courses on offer, and as well as degrees and post-graduate courses, students can take part in short courses as an introduction to studying a new subject.

The event will take place between 4pm and 7pm.