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  • An abstract pattern of orange, pink and red colours merged into each other.

    Re-watching (and reviewing) Submarine

    Here's my take on this 2010 coming-of-age comedy, with a dark heart as fresh as the Swansea sea air.

    Ella Myers
    by Ella Myers 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A collage of environmental posters, with the 'Earth Day poster competition' on top of it.

    Earth Day poster competition entries and winners!

    We had fantastic entries in our poster competition, showing how OU students care about sustainability and sharing their plastic swap tips.

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 2 years ago1 year ago
  • The heading 'Yorkshire Peaks Challenge' is over a photo of one of the Yorkshire peaks. The Association logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.

    OUSET Three Yorkshire Peaks Challenge

    This is a fundraising challenge, helping to raise awareness of and funds for The Open University Students Education Trust (OUSET).

    Gemma Church
    by Gemma Church 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A photo of plastic rubbish. The text 'Environment & Sustainability: Earth Day poster competition: alternatives to plastic' is on top of it.

    Earth Day poster competition: alternatives to plastic

    To raise awareness of Earth Day this year we are hosting a competition to create a poster promoting alternatives to plastic.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 2 years ago2 years ago
  • 'Environment & Sustainability: What's going on this month' above a photo of daffodils.

    Environmental sustainability this April

    We have so many ways to get involved in our environment and sustainability work this April!

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A round picture of a riverside, with the text 'Environment & Sustainability' surrounding the image.

    Hearing from OU students about their passion for environmental sustainability

    We asked students in the Association's Environmental Sustainability Working Group why this work is so important to them.

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A round picture of a riverside, with the text 'Environment & Sustainability' surrounding the image.

    Environmental sustainability at the OU’s Warehouse and Distribution Centre

    Members of our Student Leadership and staff teams visited the OU's Warehouse and Distribution Centre to find out how they are considering sustainability.

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A hammer and a sickle on a white background.

    Injustice in the legal systems (USA)

    Over the past few days, I have watched a series of True Crime shows on various platforms, one of those that struck me was based...

    Zara Goodey
    by Zara Goodey 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A mountain range in the mist.
    2

    Resilient poem

    Have you ever felt anxiety during a study period or a stressful moment? Read this poem then. You are not alone.

    Minerva Garcia Valero
    by Minerva Garcia Valero 2 years ago2 years ago
  • The headline 'Step Up for OUSET' with '6 October – 15 December 2023' underneath it. They are positioned on top of a turquoise cloudy sky.

    Step Up for OUSET

    OUSET, short for the Open University Students Educational Trust – is a grant-giving Trust helping OU students in financial hardship.

    Gemma Church
    by Gemma Church 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A Bratz doll stood in grass.

    Which Bratz are you most like?

    Are you Chloe, Jade, Sasha or Yasmin?

    Annabel Barker
    by Annabel Barker 3 years ago1 year ago
  • Circle with text saying 'The OU and you, What's on: New year, new you'

    New year, new you!

    5 events to get your studies off to a great start…

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 3 years ago1 year ago

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