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  • A teenager sat on the stairs with his head in his hands.

    International Stress Awareness Week – working and studying in a remote environment

    Whether you are doing an undergraduate degree, a postgraduate Masters or PhD research, studying in a remote environment can cause challenges and stresses.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 6 months ago6 months ago
  • Someone working on a laptop, with plants around them.

    Practical skills for making your online habits greener

    Ever thought about the carbon footprint of your online life? Discover these practical skills for making your online habits greener.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 7 months ago7 months ago
  • Someone doing pull-ups in a prison yard.

    Take Five to Age Well

    Find out more about this UK-wide public health campaign (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 8 months ago8 months ago
  • Lines of rainbow-coloured paint strips.

    Celebrating Pride beyond June: supporting our community all year long

    Although Pride Month wraps up at the end of every June, the spirit of Pride should resonate throughout the entire year (from Issue 7 of...

    oustudents
    by oustudents 8 months ago8 months ago
  • Sammi Wright (from our staff team) smiling at the camera, holding planting seeds. There is a caption which says 'The value of outdoors: Wellbeing Week competition – win a £50 voucher'.

    Gardening and getting outdoors: Open SU’s Wellbeing Week competition

    Tell us about how nature and the outdoors help your wellbeing, and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Royal Horticultural Society voucher.

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 8 months ago8 months ago
  • British banknotes and coins in a pile on a desk.

    Save money while studying

    Take advantage of amazing student discounts today!

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 9 months ago9 months ago
  • A laptop and a coffee on a table.

    How to keep New Year’s resolutions

    This article aims to give advice and enthusiasm in regards to how to maintain New Year's resolutions through the year!

    James Robert Kelly
    by James Robert Kelly 9 months ago9 months ago
  • An arched metal frame with bird feeders attached to it.

    Turn your old trampoline into a bird feeder frame!

    If you're curious about upcycling, this may be the post for you. Read on to find out how my Dad created a bird feeder frame...

    Zoe Thompson
    by Zoe Thompson 10 months ago10 months ago
  • A Highland Cow grazing in a field.

    Apply now for OU Scotland’s free Rural Business Bootcamp

    Are you ready to take your rural business idea to the next level? Join us for the Rural Business Bootcamp at SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries.

    Karen Smith
    by Karen Smith 11 months ago11 months ago
  • A picture of a forest with bluebells in it.
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    Forest bathing – find your inner peace with a walk through the forest

    Are you feeling stressed? With ETMAs on the horizon, now is the perfect time for you to try out a mindfulness practice that will help...

    Zoe Thompson
    by Zoe Thompson 12 months ago12 months ago
  • A piece of paper in a typewriter which says 'Stories matter'.
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    My continuing journey as a part-time student and author

    Come check out this brand new addition to my writing journey

    Justin Daniel Johnson
    by Justin Daniel Johnson 1 year ago1 year ago
  • A sunset over a mountain range.

    My battle with anxiety – and how I won

    So, as a message to 5-year-old me, and everyone reading this no matter what age, it does get better, it does get easier.

    Mia Bradbury
    by Mia Bradbury 1 year ago1 year ago

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