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  • A child writing, sat at a table.
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    Presenting at a childhood education conference

    Reflecting on the experience of presenting at a conference

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A heading saying 'Hedgehog friendly campus' with some photos of trees underneath. There is a caption at the bottom saying 'Join us at Welcome Week' to hear about nature on campus'.

    How to help hedgehogs – a species in decline

    Student Hedgehog Ambassador, Ioana, shares some background about the threat to hedgehogs in Britain and some ways to help.

    Ioana Colavolpe
    by Ioana Colavolpe 1 year ago1 year ago
  • Christian cross in front of a sunset.
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    The Open University Christian Union

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

    Open University Christian Union
    by Open University Christian Union 1 year ago1 year ago
  • A poster with people of the OU campus and people picking litter. The heading says 'Hedgehog Friendly Campus' and the bottom text says 'Join our litter pick!'

    The Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge

    Help your local community and wildlife by joining our coordinated litter pick!

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 1 year ago1 year ago
  • The text 'Student Hub Live' 10th Anniversary' is placed over a number of faded headshots of people.

    Student Hub Live: Ten years helping OU students thrive

    Student Hub Live (SHL) is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary - and what a journey it has been!

    Student Hub Live
    by Student Hub Live 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A photo of a microphone with the words 'Never Better' either side of it. Underneath is the phrase 'The Audio Visual Spectacle'.

    Never Better! A London Meetup for OU Students with live music, drinks and fun!

    There is never a better time to follow your passions, be that studying, making music or getting to know like minded people on the same...

    Santiago Vidal
    by Santiago Vidal 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A group of people on a protest – one is holding a sign saying 'Planet over profit'.

    Why your choice of search engine could help save the planet

    Avril Moore, member of the OU's Academic Services Sustainability Working Group, gives the case for changing your search engine from Google to Ecosia.

    Avril Moore
    by Avril Moore 2 years ago1 year 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
  • Discover the fantastic support available from charities for Pride Month (and beyond)

    As you may be aware, June is Pride Month. However, these incredible charities can provide fantastic support and resources for you, this Pride Month and...

    oustudents
    by oustudents 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A open laptop, phone and open book on a study desk.
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    Learning shouldn’t be competitive

    It shouldn’t be competitive, so why do we continue to gatekeep higher education?

    Tricia Johansson
    by Tricia Johansson 2 years ago2 years ago
  • A headshot of Gregg Stevenson (24 Royal Engineer Commando Veteran and OU Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund graduate) underneath a heading: 'The Big Give 28th Nov – 5th Dec'. The Open University logo is next to it.

    The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023

    Giving Tuesday (on 28 November) sees the return of the Big Give Christmas Challenge, which the OU will be taking part in for the sixth...

    hootbot
    by hootbot 2 years ago2 years ago
  • The Association logo next to the headline 'The Hoot: Student Newsletter – Issue 3'. This is above two sunny photographs of the OU campus.

    The latest print edition of The Hoot Newsletter for Students in Secure Environments is live!

    The 3rd print edition of The Hoot Newsletter for Students in Secure Environments (SiSE) has now been posted out and includes more new material than...

    Tom Mitchell
    by Tom Mitchell 3 years ago3 years ago

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