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  • 'International Women's Day' next to an animation of a woman on a purple background.

    Our voices, our stories: celebrating women this International Women’s Day

    International Women’s Day is about recognising and uplifting all women — cis, trans and those whose identities align with womanhood.

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 3 hours ago3 hours ago
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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!

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 3 months ago4 weeks 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 6 months ago6 months ago
  • A photo of Cardiff Bay (with Wales Millennium Centre on the left).

    Come along to the in-person social at the Cardiff National Museum

    Meet fellow students in Cardiff National Museum on the 19th of April between 11am and 3pm

    Michael Connor Pierce Jones
    by Michael Connor Pierce Jones 11 months ago11 months ago
  • A picture showing the arms of OU students coming together and joining hands. The arms exhibit a wide variety of jewellery and some of the hands have painted nails.

    Why volunteer? The benefits of volunteering

    We hear a lot about the benefits to the student community, the Association and the wider OU of including student volunteers, so what's in it...

    Nicola Powell
    by Nicola Powell 1 year ago1 year ago
  • Trees with autumn leaves, next to the headline 'The OU and You - What's hot: events this autumn'.

    What’s hot: events this autumn

    With autumn approaching, there’s a whole host of OU events and workshops to look forward to.

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 3 years ago1 year ago
  • A person holding a mug with a hot drink in it.

    Five events to help you relax and recharge

    With exams and EMAs just around the corner, here are some upcoming events to help you feel more zen.

    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 3 years ago1 year ago

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