Community

Come to the Birmingham Meet-ups!

Looking for in person events? Live near Birmingham? Then come to the Birmingham Meet-up!

Whý we need Language and Culture Day

The end of the German half of my German and Law degree has coincided with a suspension of the in-person Language and Culture Days...

President’s pick (July): My Journey as a Student Engagement Coordinator intern for eSTEeM

Navigating a part- time degree is a marathon. Here is how my eSTEeM internship flipped the script on my self doubt.

International Students Hub

My name is Isabelle Hoyet and I am the Representative for International Students at Open SU.

How belonging changed my journey

An article from the OU about their 'Building Student Belonging Together' event, especially one student's moving testimony of how the OU has made a huge difference...

A few thoughts on the question of ‘belonging’

Reflections on an online event at the Open University around encouraging and fostering a sense of belonging among students

Dates for your diary: June-July 2026

Meet other students, grow your study skills, attend careers workshops, and more.

Testicular Cancer Awareness Event

Testicular cancer is most common in people aged 15 to 49. Around 2,300 people are diagnosed each year, yet many people are unaware of the signs and symptoms.

The Hoot is turning over a new leaf…

The Hoot is about to undergo a bit of a change...

Remembering and treasuring our communities

Trigger warning: This article contains references to suicide.

Cheers for 20 years with Glasgow’s Science Festival!

A wide range of activities are taking place at the Glasgow Science Festival in June 2026, hosted by staff and students from The Open University.

Dates for your diary: Spring 2026

Meet other students, grow your study skills, attend careers workshops, and more.