Identity

Writing competition second place: Turning over a new leaf

Rebecca Buchanan -
I grew up loving law. The clean lines of reason, the weight of words, the promise of justice.   I earned my place at university but not my place in...

Boundless vision

oustudents -
A submission from Frederique Lanoix for the Hoot writing competition (on the theme of 'turning over a new leaf').

Turning Over A New Leaf

James "Jimmie" Daly -
I was stuck in a loop of grief, depression and anxiety but then I found the Open Uni, got a diagnosis of ADHD and things are looking up

Head in the clouds

Natasha Oseni -
Breathing heavily, I sat upright and kept my eyes lowered against the sun. I was thankful that at least there were no sirens...

May is Fibromyalgia, M.E. and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month

June Dickie -
As May is Fibromyalgia, M.E. and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month, I thought I would share a poem about living with these chronic health conditions.

Food for thought

hootbot -
According to the UN, adopting a vegan lifestyle can save up to 2.1 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Read this article by Simon Aust.

Hope of finding light in the darkness

Kelly Coker -
My name is Kelly. I am a Physics student at the OU and volunteer with the Open SU.

OU launches ‘Supporting neurodivergent children’ hub

Liz Davies -
Discover more about this new hub, full of tips, stories and resources.

From the flames to freedom

Robert Newton -
This is to hopefully inspire people that no matter what life throws at you, if you believe, you can do it.

Our voices, our stories: celebrating women this International Women’s Day

Scarlet James -
International Women’s Day is about recognising and uplifting all women — cis, trans and those whose identities align with womanhood.

Trans safety, survival and solidarity in hostile times

OU Pride -
Leigh Downes, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, shares some experiences of being a non-binary lecturer.

Endometriosis: the dragon and the great taming

Clare Charlton -
The women's battle that should never be – Saint George doesn't have anything on us.