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    A Day in the Life of a Faculty Rep: From Support Worker Shift to OU Campus

    Jack Flaherty, FASS Student Rep, provides a glimpse into his busy 24 hours attending the March Faculty Assembly

    Jack Flaherty
    by Jack Flaherty 5 days ago5 days ago
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    Dan Butler for Deputy President!

    Daniel Butler
    by Daniel Butler 5 days ago5 days ago
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    Positivity is the lifeblood for change – why I’m running for Deputy President

    In this piece I want to explain why I'm running for deputy president, my proposed policies, and just the general vibe of who I am.

    Kirsten Munro
    by Kirsten Munro 1 week ago1 week ago
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    A bit about me and my manifesto

    Hi fellow students I hope you are well. I am Charon the current WELS Faculty Rep standing for re election. I thought I would tell...

    Charon Gates
    by Charon Gates 1 week ago1 week ago
  • A headshot of Aidan next to his name 'Aidan Gribble' and some of his manifesto aims.
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    Vote Aidan Gribble for Student Trustee

    Who I Am, Why I'm Standing and My Aims for the role. Let's make the OU better for all

    Aidan Luca Gribble
    by Aidan Luca Gribble 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • A headshot of Scarlet James.
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    “From listening to doing, turning Student Voice into action”

    This isn’t about promises, it’s about real, practical changes that help students feel seen, supported, and part of something!

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Two cats on a sofa, surrounded by toys.
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    President Hustings

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

    Kit Renard
    by Kit Renard 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Nicolette Langendam's elections poster, with a headshot of Nicolette on the right-hand side.
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    I’m Nicolette Langendam

    Get to know me, my motivation for standing as Student Trustee, and the experience and approach I bring to the role.

    Nicolette Langendam
    by Nicolette Langendam 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • 'Michael Connor Jones: STEM Faculty Representative Candidate' written next to a headshot of Michael Jones.
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    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.

    Michael Connor Pierce Jones
    by Michael Connor Pierce Jones 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • 'Vote Daveen Jones for BAME Student Representative: Seen. Heard. Represented' next to a photo of Daveen.
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    Running to be heard: why I’m standing for BAME Representative

    Hi, I'm Daveen. I’m currently studying Psychology and Counselling with The Open University. I’m running for BAME Representative because I believe students deserve to feel...

    Daveen Natasha Jones
    by Daveen Natasha Jones 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • A graduation cap being held into the air.
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    The end of an era

    It seems strange to think that after nearly six years of study I have only one assignment left to complete my degree pathway. And what...

    Nina Taylor
    by Nina Taylor 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • 'Vote For Alex' next to a rainbow flag on the right-hand side. The background is purple and green swirly lines.
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    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.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

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