
OU Students Association Vice President EDI 2024-26 @OUstudents
Joined January 2023
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Well what a month this has been my youngest finished primary school, I passed my degree, booked my graduation and tomorrow I take over as @OpenPresident I am forever grateful to the OU for helping me get my life back and excited (& nervous) to continue my work with @OUstudents 💙
I would like to say a huge thank you to you for supporting me as President during the past 2 years. Today will be my final day posting as President, and from tomorrow I will be handing this account over to our new President @Open_EDI Natalie👇@OUstudents @OpenUniversity Thank You
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Please support this survey. This survey has been produced after you voted @OUstudents Conference mandating the Association to lobby the @OpenUniversity to help support undiagnosed Neurodivergent students when trying to get a diagnosis. Please help us to support you by clicking 👇
There’s still time to take our Neurodivergent Student Support Survey! We would love to hear your feedback – it is incredibly valuable to us!
Click here for the link: oustudents.co/45NFxox
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Freshers rebrands to Welcome Week for 2024! 📣
In an effort to foster inclusivity and ease the transition for new and returning OU
Students, we are pleased to announce the rebrand of Freshers Fortnight to
Welcome Week.
Read more about it on our website: oustudents.co/3WicK7s
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Only 3 more days left to apply for our paid opportunity to share your views & experience as a Trans or Non-Binary student or sabb 💙🩷🤍💛🤍💜🖤
Help us create new online content to support Trans and Non-Binary students. Apply by the 28th of July: ow.ly/3c1a50Sr2pq

ALT Text with ‘Are you a Transgender or Non-Binary student or sabbatical officer passionate about improving student life? Join our paid opportunity to help create content to support students.’ on a blue background. With two frogs in the bottom right hand corner holding up flags with the non-binary flag (yellow, white, purple, black) and trans flag (blue, pink, white).
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We know that being a student isn’t always easy and sometimes you need someone to talk to.
Today on #SamaritansAwarenessDay we want to remind you that if you need to talk, @samaritanscharity is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen. 🧡💚
Slightly surreal getting a video of myself to congratulate me on my results 😂 but to all @OUstudents who have had their results be proud of everything you have achieved (whatever the grade!) and wherever you are in your @OpenUniversity journey because we definitely are! 💙💙💙💙
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As results day continues to unfold, we wanted to share a personal message from the OU Pride group, who represent students from the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the full video on our website!
🔗 oustudents.co/3WzJfPy
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CONGRATULATIONS from OU alumni @arjnewlands! He's right too, remember this isn't the end 😉
#OUresults
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Happy Results Day! No matter the outcome, your journey with the Open University has equipped you with valuable skills and knowledge. For support with results, check out our Individual Representation team for guidance and queries. 👏
🔗 oustudents.co/46crSHY
Some words of advice for @OUstudents waiting for #OUresults this week 💙 and remember wherever you are in your @OpenUniversity journey and whatever the result be proud of yourself because no matter what you have got this far 💙💙💙
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INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION SUPPORT 📣
Results day can be an exciting time for many, but if yours includes an unexpected problem, you can contact the Student Advice and Representation team who provide free, confidential support for OU students.
🔗 oustudents.co/3zRz3ZS
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The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic committee offers a space of support for its members and community. It is a great place to meet other BAME students at the OU and build your network. Apply now to be on our committee oustudents.co/BAMEComT #oustudents
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The @OULawSoc is the official law society for the OU.
Run by students and alumni, the society runs events for students and provides help regarding their studies and future careers in law.
Find out about more about the benefits of membership:
ow.ly/SzMx50Q2wRo
This has been me since the 8th May! 😂😂 I am now going demented with a mix of excitement and nervousness, after 4 years it all comes down to this 😬 not too much longer to wait @OUstudents (although this may feel like the longest week ever!)
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Join our committee and advocate for change! We're looking for passionate voices to represent the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Applications closing soon! oustudents.co/BAMEComT
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The OU has surpassed last year’s National Student Survey results in all four nations:
ow.ly/h7ZO50SyOrr
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We are delighted that The OU in Scotland has ranked first in overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 with over 89%. Thank you to all who provided their feedback.
Read more about the result here 👉ow.ly/U9G050SyGX4
@uni_scot #NSS2024
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We believe that accessible education is a powerful tool for social mobility, improving people’s lives, and building better communities.
Our Sanctuary Scholarships aims to provide hope: ow.ly/X65i50SmYEv
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This #DisabilityPrideMonth we must continue to educate ourselves, work to break down barriers to access and challenge stigmas so that accessibility can truly become a right for all. 🧡
If you are a disabled uni student looking for support check out: shorturl.at/0iMoa

























