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  • Scarlet James and her cat, Winter.
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    Leading with purpose, heart, and a little help from Winter

    It doesn’t matter if you’re a day 1 student or a day 1000 student, your voice matters. I’m standing for President to make sure it’s...

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 1 month ago1 month ago
  • The word 'Feedback' spelt out in Scrabble letters.
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    From isolation to impact: why student consultations matter

    “I went from feeling isolated and unsure I even belonged at university, to seeing my words help shape real change.”

    Scarlet James
    by Scarlet James 3 months ago3 months ago
  • A headshot of Andrew WIlson.

    The opportunities to participate are vast as much as they are wide!

    Student volunteering has a vast wealth of opportunities & challenges. Not only does it go on the CV, it gives one a lot of skills.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 12 months ago12 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 2 years ago1 year ago
  • The letters 'OU' in a sky-blue speech bubble, above the words 'Students Association' written in dark blue. This is next to 'Student Leadership Team Meeting'.

    Student Leadership Team meeting round-up

    On Saturday 7 October the Association's Student Leadership Team (SLT) met to discuss all things OU Students.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 3 years ago3 years ago

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    Adding great graphics

  • Stack of unused post-it notes in a variety of bright colours on top of a black surface. There is a pen on top of the stack, with the pen lid and used post-it notes around it.

    Lists (and countdowns)

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