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  • 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 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Two prison buildings with cells, overlooking a prison yard.
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    Studying in secure environments

    Education has long been recognised as one of the most effective tools of rehabilitation and personal development within the criminal justice system (CJS)

    Harry
    by Harry 3 months ago3 months ago
  • 'The Hoot' written in white letters on a sky-blue background, with 'Student Newsletter: Issue 7 – July 2025' written underneath. There are two sunny pictures of the OU campus.

    Read Issue 7 of the Hoot Newsletter for Students in Secure Environments

    This newsletter has been posted to OU students living in a secure environment in the UK.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • A brown hawk flying over pine trees.

    What the OU has done for me

    Take a look at this inspirational piece from one of our SiSE students (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • The trans flag (horizontal lines of blue, pink, white, pink and blue).

    A personal story – a trans journey

    Read this inspiring piece from a former OU SiSE student, which featured in Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • 'SU' written inside a white circle, with yellow and red flashes. The background is royal blue.

    Student Union snapshots

    The latest updates and news from your Open SU (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • A woman sat at a desk in a library, reading a book.

    Changes to the Library Study Volunteer request form (and how to make the most of it)

    Discover some important updates to the LSV request process (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • A sign on the street saying 'Homeless and hungry'.
    1

    Hard living / living hard

    Have a look at this emotional poem, submitted by one of our students (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • 'Here to help' written in chalk on a blackboard.

    Individual Representation Service for students in secure environments

    Find out how Open SU can provide individual representation to students who have an existing complaint with the OU (from Issue 7 of the Hoot...

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • Someone doing pull-ups in a prison yard.

    Take Five to Age Well

    Find out more about this UK-wide public health campaign (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • Hands in the air celebrating, with handcuffs broken off.
    1

    Collective Collaborations and Open Doors

    A student describing their experience studying in a secure environment, and how it has helped their wellbeing (from Issue 7 of the Hoot SiSE Newsletter).

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago
  • Lines of rainbow-coloured paint strips.

    Celebrating Pride beyond June: supporting our community all year long

    Although Pride Month wraps up at the end of every June, the spirit of Pride should resonate throughout the entire year (from Issue 7 of...

    oustudents
    by oustudents 5 months ago5 months ago

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