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The 2026 National Student Survey is now open
The 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) is now open. It went live on Wednesday, 7 January and will run until Thursday, 30 April.
by oustudents 1 day ago1 day ago

The 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) is now open. It went live yesterday (Wednesday, 7 January) and will run until Thursday, 30 April. The NSS gives students the chance to provide honest feedback on their university experience. It is anonymous and confidential, so students can be as frank in their answers as they like. This year,...
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More than a Club: Wales, wellbeing and what comes next?
A one hour event. Real support. Practical insight. And a reminder that you're more employable than you think.
by Scarlet James 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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It’s never too late to start your OU journey!
Discover how I started my OU journey later in life, plus new skills I've learnt, and tips for graduates.
by Heather Boult 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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Christmas teatime
A little Christmas story to wish you all a happy end-of-year study break.
by Nina Taylor 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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Tips by (and for) new OU students
Starting to study at The Open University can be daunting, but here are some helpful tips to help you get a head start!
by James "Jimmie" Daly 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
#student leadership, Being an OU student, disabled students, story, Student community, Student Voice
Ten top reasons to become a student rep!
Why becoming a student rep might be the best, slightly-chaotic, wildly rewarding decision you make this year!
by Scarlet James 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
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Christmas Spirit – a short story
A cosy Welsh Christmas short story inspired by Dylan Thomas – because there shall never be a Christmas quite like this one again.
by Louise Gardner 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
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Critical Geragogy and digital skills learning
The reflections of an older learner about increasing digitalisation in study programmes and the need for appropriate support
by Nina Taylor 1 month ago1 month ago