Waiting for a breath – chronic illness and the fear of hospitals
Whilst you can feel so alone, know that you are far from that.
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Galaxies in My Head
I spent my life believing I just wasn’t built quite right. That effort never equalled outcome. and I always lost the fight.
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LGBTQIA+ History Month quiz
Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about all things queer with our quiz.
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The OU’s Christian Union: what we are up to in 2026!
The CU is very excited about 2026, not least because of all the events we are going to be running.
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Insomnia, perseverance and community: studying, parenting and advocating while disabled
Insomnia fuels my nights, education drives my days, and community keeps me going!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas teatime
A little Christmas story to wish you all a happy end-of-year study break.
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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!
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Ten top reasons to become a student rep!
Why becoming a student rep might be the best, slightly-chaotic, wildly rewarding decision you make this year!
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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.
