On 23 April 2023, reading zones were launched on the Learning Network of the Open University of China (OUC), Lifetime Education Platform, and National Education Platform for the Elderly simultaneously, providing distinct digital reading resources and spaces for different groups.

The Open University of China (OUC) hosted its first Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK: Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) of 2024 on 21 April at its Weigongcun campus.

The year 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping's innovative proposition for a holistic approach to national security.

The 13th Sports Meet of the Ministry of Education commenced on 20th April 2024. The first events conducted were the radio gymnastics and the Tai Chi team competitions, in which the OUC teams triumphed with double victories, making a grand entrance to the games.

On 16 April 2024, Liu Xuanxuan, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and secretary of the Discipline Inspection Committee of the Open University of China (OUC, also known as Seniors University of China, SUC), led a delegation to Hunan Open University (OU) to investigate elderly education efforts. Zeng Baocheng, Party Committee secretary of Hunan OU, President Yang Bin, and Vice President Wu Min attended the symposium.

Recently, the Ministry of Education announced the first batch of 18 typical case studies showcasing "Artificial Intelligence + Higher Education" application scenarios.

On 16th April 2024, the Open University of China (OUC) convened a special seminar on practical teaching. Various academic departments exchanged and reported on the current status, issues, and explorations of reforms related to practical teaching.

On 12 April, the opening event of the 2024 China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) and the China Study Abroad Forum (CSAF) was held in Beijing.