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Find out how to release your potential in February’s Careers Express, packed full of OU careers events to help you discover new opportunities and connect with employers and other OU students: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
Release your potential Careers Express February 2025 All the latest vacancies, careers events and tools from OU Careers and Employability Services. The Open University For more information visit open.ac.uk/careers Careers and Employability Services Picture of 3 students with laptops, smiling and doing a high-five.

ALT Release your potential Careers Express February 2025 All the latest vacancies, careers events and tools from OU Careers and Employability Services. The Open University For more information visit open.ac.uk/careers Careers and Employability Services Picture of 3 students with laptops, smiling and doing a high-five.

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If you want to do something to help hedgehogs in 30 seconds, sign this petition. It proposes adding hedgehogs to the Wildlife and Countryside Act. This will add more protection for these animals which are now on the endangered species list.  @OUstudents petition.parliament.uk/petit…

Petition: Add hedgehogs to schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

Add hedgehogs to schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 to give them greater protection and help save the species from total extinction. We think hedgehogs should be given the same level...

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Learn how to release your potential this February.   You can connect with others at our 4 online careers skills sessions. Don't miss our Growth Mindset employer panel and uncover why employers look for job applications that demonstrate personal and professional growth.
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There's still time to book! Discover how a chance meeting between an orthopaedic surgeon and a computer scientist led to a decade of innovation, transforming healthcare and advancing Human-Computer Interaction research. 📅 Fri 7 Feb, 12:00 💻 Online 🔗ow.ly/Wcc950UKc92
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It's @OUstudents Welcome Week! Join in for one week of online events and meet-ups from 25 January – 2 February 2025. Explore the full programme of events: ow.ly/rLxt50UOst0
Welcome Week 2025 Agenda now live 25 Jan - 2 Feb 2025

ALT Welcome Week 2025 Agenda now live 25 Jan - 2 Feb 2025

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@oustudents if you haven't been able to take part in the challenge you can still support with a donation💙 I've #justdonated to The Open University Students Educational Trust on JustGiving. Donate on @justgiving and support this great cause justgiving.com/campaign/su4o…

Step Up for OUSET 2025

This is a virtual relay covering 814.2 miles (1310.4km) in total. The relay will run between the all the Open University offices across the 4 nations. Promoting wellness and raising vital funds for...

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The OU in Scotland is excited to host welcome events for students starting their OU journey in 2025. These sessions welcome you to the OU in Scotland community and provide tips and hints on what to expect. The last session is on 28 January 👇 ow.ly/F0A150UFc8S @OUstudents
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We're hosting two information sessions aimed at supporting students who are looking to change their HNC/D into a degree and learn more about credit transfer. 📅The first session will be 22 January @ 2pm. Sign up 👇 ow.ly/lN0450UG1Jr @CollegesScot @OUstudents
Picture: 'A woman watching a webinar and taking notes with a mug in her hand'. Text: College Credit Transfer Information Sessions

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Join us at InspirEd: education and teaching careers, an online discussion forum for all OU students to discover a range of roles, specialisms and careers in education. Book your place now: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
InspirEd: education and teaching careers Online discussion forum, 16 - 28 January 2025 Image of 8 clenched fists making the shape of a lightbulb in the centre. The Open University. Careers and Employability Services.

ALT InspirEd: education and teaching careers Online discussion forum, 16 - 28 January 2025 Image of 8 clenched fists making the shape of a lightbulb in the centre. The Open University. Careers and Employability Services.

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@OUstudents There is still plenty of time to get involved with the Step up for OUSET challenge, check out how they are getting on so far 👇 If you'd like to join in the fun, you can sign up via our event page here - lnkd.in/eZKUhX6W
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Feast your eyes on December’s edition of Careers Express, stuffed full of free virtual work experience programmes, and all the latest events, job vacancies and career planning resources: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
Picture of 3 people pointing and smiling at a laptop. Careers Express December 2024 A feast of all the latest vacancies, careers events and tools from OU Careers and Employability Services. The Open University For more information visit open.ac.uk/careers Careers and Employability Services

ALT Picture of 3 people pointing and smiling at a laptop. Careers Express December 2024 A feast of all the latest vacancies, careers events and tools from OU Careers and Employability Services. The Open University For more information visit open.ac.uk/careers Careers and Employability Services

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Congratulations #TeamOpen from all of us at @OUBelfast @OUIreland #UniversityChallenge 👏👏👏
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At the gong it’s Open 180, Durham 115. A thrilling performance from #TeamOpen sees them heading into the quarter-finals! GO TEAM!
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ALT Team Open smiling at camera on the set of University Challenge, from left to right Maving, Barber, Westermann, Payne. A blue border is around the image with text reading ‘We’re in the quarter-finals! #TeamOpen’.

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Join 'Dismantling distance', our online panel session with OU alumni and students to explore how to pursue career opportunities if you live in a remote or rural area. Book your place now: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
Dismantling distance- graduate job search in remote and rural areas 12 December 2024, 13:00- 14:00 Picture of a hand reaching down a country road. The Open University Careers and Employability Services

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Did you know you can get Black Friday deals with your TOTUM card? There are deals to be had from a load of top brands, including Samsung, THREE, Currys and LG. Discover more by reading the article below. oustudents.co/3Z2yt4p
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This week at CareersFest join the Skills Zone and meet employers from the charity sector including @BrightFuturesUK @EnglishHeritage @FinalStrawCIO @svcymru @spinalinjuries @WhizzKidz Find the full line up at: opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
CareersFest 2024 Week 2 Skills Zone 12-14 November Where you’ll see you already have many of the skills employers want and how OU study is developing these further. Picture of a construction worker concentrating and holding a tool. The Open University Careers and Employability Services

ALT CareersFest 2024 Week 2 Skills Zone 12-14 November Where you’ll see you already have many of the skills employers want and how OU study is developing these further. Picture of a construction worker concentrating and holding a tool. The Open University Careers and Employability Services

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Join us for fun activities, great conversation and to celebrate #BookWeekScotland at The Big Blether! Meet fellow students and have a chat with book lovers, whether you read for study or pleasure. 📅19 Nov - 6.30pm ow.ly/LTCK50U20wN @OUStudents @BookWeekScot
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This week at CareersFest is all about boosting your career confidence. Join the Confidence Zone and meet employers including @cabinetofficeuk @UKCivilService @MooreKSLLP @FrontlineSW and @FinTrU Find the full line up at opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st… @OUstudents
CareersFest 2024 Week 1 Employer showcases Wednesday 6 November National Highways 11:30 - 12:30 Cabinet Office Fast Stream 12:00 - 13:00 Moore Kingston Smith (accountants) 14:00 - 15:00 Careers and Employability Services The Open University Photo: man working on a laptop.

ALT CareersFest 2024 Week 1 Employer showcases Wednesday 6 November National Highways 11:30 - 12:30 Cabinet Office Fast Stream 12:00 - 13:00 Moore Kingston Smith (accountants) 14:00 - 15:00 Careers and Employability Services The Open University Photo: man working on a laptop.

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After a tutor recommended The OU after finishing his HND, Mark enrolled in 2010 and hasn't looked back! He graduates with an Open Degree this Friday. In 2011, Mark was a student rep with the @OUStudents Association and still feels connected to the ethos of The OU. #OUfamily
"OU study is so rewarding and you will be so glad you did! It opens up doors to everyone, no matter where you come from, the issues or barriers you face." Mark Cameron, OU 2024 Graduate

ALT "OU study is so rewarding and you will be so glad you did! It opens up doors to everyone, no matter where you come from, the issues or barriers you face." Mark Cameron, OU 2024 Graduate

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The OU Environmental Society are welcoming new members and are kicking off with a logo competition with a £50 voucher prize! 🔗Check out the details: oustudents.co/48ePSeJ
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If you are a new or returning student then make sure you check out @OUStudents Welcome Week. Below are some of the highlights but there is something for everyone. Tag or share with OU students you know. 🗓️ Full schedule: ow.ly/AVtI50TrMvB
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