Lifestyle

Sunny Days Ahead – When People Turn Over A New Leaf

When the sun brings in a new day and a fresh start, a student is inspired to turn over a new leaf.

Turning over a new leaf

“Turning over a new leaf” for me meant taking a big leap and admitting to myself I had made a wrong decision. At 18 I...

Writing competition open: £100 voucher up for grabs!

The Hoot is here for you – OU students – to tell your story, and we want to hear it! Submit your entry by 25 June.

Take the Pledge this Hedgehog Awareness Week

How we can start supporting hedgehogs.

Join The Hoot team!

We’re looking for creative students looking to expand their skills and experience to join our Hoot team as a SiSE newsletter volunteer!

Earth Month: explore sustainability and green skills with the OU Library

The OU Library offers a range of curated resources to help you build your knowledge, develop practical skills, and take positive action to a more sustainable future.

Looking after our prickly friends

How we can look after hedgehogs during spring.

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month—raising support, education, and research for men over 50. Learn more at Prostate Cancer UK.

Am I the only one who’s cold??

Are you or do you know someone who feels the cold or always feels cold? I am that person.

Dreamscheme (SW4)

A poem by Natasha Oseni.

Understanding AI: a simple guide for everyone

An introduction by James Kelly

Green flags in love: sustainable ways to swipe right

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate partners (and self-love) who care about the planet as much as they care about romance.