Representation

President Hustings

Find out my answers to your most asked questions (plus some kitties!)

No one should have to figure everything out alone

STEM is challenging enough without feeling like you’re figuring it out alone. I’m standing to make sure students are supported, connected, and actually heard.

Vote for dedication and determination, Vote for Alex

Alex is running for LGBTQIA+ rep, find out about them, their priorities, and why you should vote for them.

Vote for Becky for Disabled Students Representative

Let me tell you about myself and why I'm standing for Disabled Students Representative

Vote Clare for Welfare

Hi all, So Who is this woman standing and needing Your votes for VP Student Welfare?

Vote Kit Renard for President

Learn more about why you should vote for me for President in the SLT elections.

Update for Open SU international students – March 2026

International students regularly provide feedback about issues that are affecting them. Open SU and members of the Student Leadership Team (SLT) have also gathered...

From isolation to impact: why student consultations matter

“I went from feeling isolated and unsure I even belonged at university, to seeing my words help shape real change.”

Loneliness

Loneliness in the LGBTQIA+ community is widespread. In this short article, we hope to offer support and services available to those experiencing loneliness.

Student Voice workshops

Education, Childhood, Youth and Sports Studies Student Voice workshops gave us the opportunity to meet with tutors to provide valuable feedback on our experiences

Engineering students: have your voice heard in accreditation

Join a meeting with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on 24th February 2026 to share your experiences and help shape OU engineering courses.

The 2026 National Student Survey is now open

The 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) is now open. It went live on Wednesday, 7 January and will run until Thursday, 30 April.