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    Vote Clare for Welfare

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

    Clare Charlton
    by Clare Charlton 5 days ago5 days ago
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    The impact of parental imprisonment

    Reflections on attending the recent OU 'Silenced and shamed' seminar.

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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    Wales Club hosts Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

    On Sunday, 29 March, the Wales Club is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, inviting OU students to discover the joy of contributing to this global encyclopaedia.

    Jack Flaherty
    by Jack Flaherty 1 month ago1 month ago
  • 'Young Researchers Conference 2026': Exploring the future of structural engineering' on a blue, city-scape background.

    Interested in engineering research? Explore the Young Researchers Conference 2026

    Curious about the future of engineering? The Young Researchers Conference offers a chance to explore innovative research and hear from those shaping the field.

    Michael Connor Pierce Jones
    by Michael Connor Pierce Jones 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A white jigsaw puzzle with one pink piece.
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    OU launches ‘Supporting neurodivergent children’ hub

    Discover more about this new hub, full of tips, stories and resources.

    Liz Davies
    by Liz Davies 1 month ago1 month ago
  • The word 'Feedback' spelt out in Scrabble letters.
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    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.”

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 2 months ago2 months ago
  • The word 'support' written on a blackboard.

    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.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 2 months ago2 months ago
  • Someone at a march with their back to the camera, with a sign saying 'Trans people to the front'.
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    Trans safety, survival and solidarity in hostile times

    Leigh Downes, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, shares some experiences of being a non-binary lecturer.

    OU Pride
    by OU Pride 2 months ago2 months ago
  • A rainbow on a white flag, with 'Love is love' written on top of it.

    A brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK

    A look at the long fight for equality.

    Charon Gates
    by Charon Gates 2 months ago2 months ago
  • A woman lying on a sofa holding her tummy.
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    Endometriosis: the dragon and the great taming

    The women's battle that should never be – Saint George doesn't have anything on us.

    Clare Charlton
    by Clare Charlton 2 months ago2 months ago
  • Two swings in the sunset.
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    Dreamscheme (SW4)

    A poem about growing up back in the day.

    Natasha Oseni
    by Natasha Oseni 2 months ago2 months ago
  • 'Be the change you want to see' in block letters on a brown background.

    Get involved with OU student consultation meetings in March 2026!

    Get involved in shaping your Open University study and tell us your ideas at the student consultations this March, in-person and online.

    OU Student Voice Team
    by OU Student Voice Team 2 months ago2 months ago

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