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  • 'Use your voice' in cut-out newspaper letters on a black background.

    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

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 4 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • 'Game changer' written above three laughing students with laptops, sitting on a sofa.

    Apply now for a £5,000 Santander Scholarship

    The OU has partnered with Santander Universities to offer two £5,000 scholarships to support OU students during the 2025/26 academic year.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • ‘How bona to varda your dolly old eek' written in front of a velvet curtain, above an image of an old radio.

    What happened to Polari? LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026

    This not-so-secret secret language of gay men is well known about in modern-day. Find out where it came from, who used it and why.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 4 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Colourful owls next to the headline 'LGBTQIA+ History Month' quiz.
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    LGBTQIA+ History Month quiz

    Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about all things queer with our quiz.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A pile of colourful books on top of each other.

    Feedback from students in secure environments

    Highlighting the support Open SU and volunteers provide for students in secure environments (and the impact it has to help them succeed).

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 2 months ago2 months ago
  • 'NSS' written in purple, with 'National Student Survey' directly below it.

    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.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 2 months ago2 months ago
  • A Welsh flag on a flagpole, fluttering in the breeze.
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    More than a Club: Wales, wellbeing and what comes next?

    A one hour event. Real support. Practical insight. And a reminder that you're more employable than you think.

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 2 months ago2 months ago
  • It’s never too late to start your OU journey!

    Discover how I started my OU journey later in life, plus new skills I've learnt, and tips for graduates.

    Heather Boult
    by Heather Boult 3 months ago3 months ago
  • A Christmas table with glasses, plates and crackers.
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    Christmas teatime

    A little Christmas story to wish you all a happy end-of-year study break.

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 3 months ago3 months ago
  • A mat saying 'Welcome' with a person standing above it.
    1

    Tips by (and for) new OU students

    Starting to study at The Open University can be daunting, but here are some helpful tips to help you get a head start!

    James "Jimmie" Daly
    by James "Jimmie" Daly 3 months ago3 months ago
  • A book on a table by a fireplace, with 'Christmas Spirit – a short story' written on the front cover.

    Christmas Spirit – a short story

    A cosy Welsh Christmas short story inspired by Dylan Thomas – because there shall never be a Christmas quite like this one again.

    Louise Gardner
    by Louise Gardner 3 months ago3 months ago
  • Two older people walking in the distance, wearing backpacks.
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    Critical Geragogy and digital skills learning

    The reflections of an older learner about increasing digitalisation in study programmes and the need for appropriate support

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 3 months ago3 months ago

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