@OpenPresident

OU Students Association President 2024-2026 @OUstudents

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Joined September 2018
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You are never alone as an OU student. As Austeja from Wicklow advises, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, reach out to your Student Support Team and tutors. They’re here to help you navigate any challenges. #OUFamily
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OU Students@OUstudents10 Feb 2025
Big things are happening at OU Students Association, and we want you to be part of the journey to shape our future. Got opinions on OU merch, the shop website, or student services? Now’s your chance to tell us what you want to see. 🔗 oustudents.co/42PXYd4
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🚀The #free Open University 4-week #MOOC "The Online Educator" relaunches tomorrow on OpenLearnCreate! 📚Join educators worldwide to enhance your online teaching. 12 hrs 🔗Bookmark now—course opens 08 Feb open.edu/openlearncreate/cou… #OnlineLearning #EdTech #digitaleducation #OUMAOT
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Children’s mental health week- take a look at our FREE course - 40,000 learners seem to think it’s useful- thank you open.edu/openlearn/education…

Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing

Do you have a professional or personal interest in the mental health issues affecting young children? Are you working with children or are you a parent or carer? This free course, Supporting ...

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OU Law School@OU_Law7 Feb 2025
⭐ Do we need to say anymore? .. The image speaks for itself! ⭐ 🤜🏿🤛🏻 ✨ 📚 🚀 🌍💻 #OUFamily #teachingexcellence
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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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Katie Hickmott@_OpenVoice3 Feb 2025
Race Equality Week @OUstudents #OUstudents Day 1: 44% of respondents say their company’s hiring practice do not reflect an understanding of intersectionality What actions will you take? I’ll post mine in the comments.
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Intersectionality Image 1)Race 2)Ethnicity 3)Gender Identity 4)Class 5) Language 6)Religion 7)Ability 8) Sexuality 9) Mental Health 10) Age 11)Education 12) Body Size and many more Intersectionality is a lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it locks and intersects. It is the acknowledgment that everyone has their own unique experience of discrimination and privilege - Kimberle Crenshaw

ALT Intersectionality Image 1)Race 2)Ethnicity 3)Gender Identity 4)Class 5) Language 6)Religion 7)Ability 8) Sexuality 9) Mental Health 10) Age 11)Education 12) Body Size and many more Intersectionality is a lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it locks and intersects. It is the acknowledgment that everyone has their own unique experience of discrimination and privilege - Kimberle Crenshaw

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OU Students@OUstudents31 Jan 2025
🙋We’re currently recruiting for OU students to help Mr Owl and volunteer at a graduation ceremony this Spring, apply below! Available roles: 🔗Graduation shop stall volunteer: oustudents.co/40scnsK 🔗Graduation shop stall coordinator: oustudents.co/4jmmB6O
A grid of images of the OU owl at a graduation ceremony titled 'Day in the life: graduation stall volunteer, applications now open!' Images from 1-6; Enter venue, set up stock, make sure ceremony seats are comfy enough, sell OU merchandise to the wonderful graduates and their families, help graduates get photos to remember the day, pack up and celebrate everyone's success.'

ALT A grid of images of the OU owl at a graduation ceremony titled 'Day in the life: graduation stall volunteer, applications now open!' Images from 1-6; Enter venue, set up stock, make sure ceremony seats are comfy enough, sell OU merchandise to the wonderful graduates and their families, help graduates get photos to remember the day, pack up and celebrate everyone's success.'

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OU Students@OUstudents28 Jan 2025
Fancy some freebies during Welcome Week? For your chance to win a free stationery pack, complete the entry form and sign up to our monthly newsletter by 11pm on 2 February. We’ve got up to 200 packs to give away! Find out more: oustudents.co/42xyOzB
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OU Students@OUstudents27 Jan 2025
Don't forget about the Welcome Week competitions we've got going on! Be in with a chance to win a Kindle by entering the Passport Bingo prize draw. Come along to key sessions and collect secret phrases - each phrase is an entry! 🔗 oustudents.co/3WyxwAu
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Join us for an exclusive insight into the OU STEM Faculty! Meet fellow STEM students and hear from a Staff Tutor and a Student Support Team member, ready to answer your questions about support within STEM. Hosted by Scott, your Faculty Rep for STEM! oustudents.com/welcome-week/…
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Calling all Open University Students North West "In-Person" Meet-up 3rd wednesday of the month Starting in March Manchester Central Library 1pm till 2pm Hope to see you there. @OU_STEM @OpenUniversity @OUstudents #OUNWMeetup
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The fab team @StudentHubLive are looking for students to be guests on their podcast- if you've got a story to tell then email them [email protected] (and if they want someone to talk about dogs and studying we're here-just look at how Trefor is spending his afternoon!!)
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OpenLearn@OUFreeLearning24 Jan 2025
Have you discovered the benefit of an OpenLearn #badgedcourse on this #InternationalDayofEducation? 🕐 24 hours CPD 🎓 Demonstration of learning 🔀 Can be shared on other profiles Choose from more than 80 free badged courses from @OpenUniversity 👇 open.edu/openlearn/badged-co…
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OU Students@OUstudents23 Jan 2025
👩‍🎓🛒Applications open! Promote the OU community, gain key employability skills, and raise funds for charity by applying to volunteer at a graduation near you!✅ 🔗Graduation stall volunteer: oustudents.co/40scnsK 🔗Graduation stall coordinator: oustudents.co/4jmmB6O
2 images of a stall selling open university merchandise at graduation ceremonies with a title saying 'Graduation stall volunteers needed'. More text on the right saying 'Stall volunteer & coordinator roles available, application closing dates vary depending on location, and ceremonies in London, Manchester, Poole & Dublin.'

ALT 2 images of a stall selling open university merchandise at graduation ceremonies with a title saying 'Graduation stall volunteers needed'. More text on the right saying 'Stall volunteer & coordinator roles available, application closing dates vary depending on location, and ceremonies in London, Manchester, Poole & Dublin.'

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Join us for @OUStudents Welcome Week (25 Jan–2 Feb). There's a Quiz Night, Clubs Fair, mental wellbeing sessions & so much more. See the full schedule here: ow.ly/CRq250UIu7s
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OU Students@OUstudents21 Jan 2025
As a registered charity, we’re always working on how to support OU students to uplift communities around them. These objectives play a large part in informing the services and support we provide to go about this 💙👩‍🎓 🔗Check out more here: oustudents.co/4fXpV5z
Blue background titled 'Our charitable objectives' with a list underneath saying: 1. Defend equal opportunity and open access to the university 2. Promote interests and welfare of OU students 3. Be the representative channel between OU students and the OU 4. Provide social, cultural and recreational activities and forums for students personal development 5. Assert that all students studying with the OU have the right to have their views heard and acknowledged

ALT Blue background titled 'Our charitable objectives' with a list underneath saying: 1. Defend equal opportunity and open access to the university 2. Promote interests and welfare of OU students 3. Be the representative channel between OU students and the OU 4. Provide social, cultural and recreational activities and forums for students personal development 5. Assert that all students studying with the OU have the right to have their views heard and acknowledged

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We’re offering OU students in Northern Ireland with experience of care a bursary via The Department for the Economy's Step Up funding. You could be eligible for £500 to help with study-related costs. Find out more here: ow.ly/7QqR50SKOB3
A promotional graphic for the Care Experienced Bursary from The Open University, featuring a geometric pattern at the top in shades of orange and pink. The text 'Care Experienced Bursary' is prominently displayed in the centre. Logos for the Department for the Economy and The Open University are at the bottom.

ALT A promotional graphic for the Care Experienced Bursary from The Open University, featuring a geometric pattern at the top in shades of orange and pink. The text 'Care Experienced Bursary' is prominently displayed in the centre. Logos for the Department for the Economy and The Open University are at the bottom.

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🎓 Starting your first @OpenUniversity module soon? Check out these essential skills for OU study, designed to help you settle into your studies from day one 🤩👇 ow.ly/pM6B50PM2cQ #StudentLife #OUFamily
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Natalie Baker retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents13 Jan 2025
There's still time to join the Step Up For OUSET challenge!🚶‍♂️ Last week saw 21 eager participants moving 974km, almost completing the first leg of our virtual relay between OU offices. visit the event page for more information on how to sign up: oustudents.co/3E238YM
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