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    February to March 2026: What’s on

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    by The OU and You 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Dates for your diary: Autumn 2025

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    by The OU and You 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Contacting the OU Student Support team for international students

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    Isabelle Hoyet
    by Isabelle Hoyet 7 months ago7 months ago
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    OU response to your feedback at the April 2025 student consultation meetings

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    OU Student Voice Team
    by OU Student Voice Team 8 months ago8 months ago
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    Dates for your diary: August – October 2025

    Find out what's on and get involved!

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 9 months ago9 months ago
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    Save money while studying

    Take advantage of amazing student discounts today!

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    by The OU and You 9 months ago9 months ago
  • A statue of Julius Caesar.

    Six things Shakespeare got wrong in ‘Julius Caesar’

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    Aquila Ross
    by Aquila Ross 10 months ago9 months ago
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    March to April 2025: What’s on – dates for your diary

    Meet other students, grow your study skills, attend careers workshops, and more!

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 1 year ago1 year ago
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    Are you making the most of student discounts?

    There are so many savings to be had during your time as an OU student.

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 1 year ago1 year ago
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    A sustainable Christmas: food

    Next up the Environment and Sustainability Working Group has some plant-based recipes you must try this month!

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 1 year ago1 year ago
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    A sustainable Christmas: decorations

    Our volunteers in the Environment and Sustainability Working Group have shared their advice on how to decorate sustainably this December!

    Ciara Linehan
    by Ciara Linehan 1 year ago1 year ago

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