The thinking behind the OU student manifesto for Scotland
As the OU Students Association Area Representative for Scotland, I realise there is no such thing as a typical OU student...
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Essay and Exam Tips
Assessments can be daunting, but don’t fear, we have some great tips for you from OU students...
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It’s the Open University Charter Day 2021!
A joint message from Tim Blackman, Vice-Chancellor and Sarah Jones, President of the OU Students Association
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Learning through teaching
Allow me to explain – Someone asks me how to do something, I either know or I don’t. Either way, them asking makes me think...
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Try something new for spring
As the flowers begin to bloom and the weather starts to improve, it's clear that spring has arrived.
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Introducing Makarelle
Members of OU student society, Write Club, have launched a literary magazine!
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Exciting updates
We were thrilled to get the opportunity to share updates on our work with the University’s Council...
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I am an unpaid carer
When my Mum forgets who she is and sometimes even me, I hope that is where her mind has gone, when her body’s home with...
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Tick tock
Time seems to rush, slip and stream by me, Like a turbid river on a rainy day.
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Goddess
My ticket for survival? The Lothian buses all-day pass. Unlimited hours touring Scotland’s elegant capital for less than a fiver.
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Escapism through reading
The words capture me like a big hug. They pull me in until I am fully immersed in the world and reality melts away.
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Pen to paper
I know it’s a bit of a novelty to receive a handwritten letter nowadays – even more of a novelty to write one I can...
