It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our undergraduate degree coordinator, Jonathan Burrell. He was 29.

Jonathan was recommended to us by his social worker in 2010. We employed and trained him and although he did his work entirely from home, he was always a source of positivity and determination. He was always conscientious about work and provided many ideas to help improve things. What made Jonathan extraordinary was the fact that he was born without arms or legs.

He used special computer software and equipment, which would translate his voice-activated commands into actions. Thus, he could fulfil his duties without any problems. Jonathan is a great example of how distance education can help not only students but also the administrators to improve and enhance their lives. Despite his physical circumstances, he studied for a Bachelors in Media and Journalism. Always creative, yet diligent, Jonathan wrote many articles for us, interviewed students and teachers, and liaised between mentors and their students.

He will be very greatly missed!