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Representing Open University students!
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Promoting your interests and encouraging a student-led community.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/OUstudents
Volunteering | Events | Community & more
Promoting your interests and encouraging a student-led community.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/OUstudents
Introducing the Open SU neurodiversity hub! Take the opportunity to find support for neurodiverse students, and resources for allies who are looking to develop their understanding on neurodiversity. 🧠
🔗 oustudents.co/4iQuGk8
🔗 oustudents.co/4iQuGk8
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Introducing the Open SU neurodiversity hub! Take the opportunity to find support for neurodiverse students, and resources for allies who are looking to develop their understanding on neurodiversity. 🧠
🔗 oustudents.co/4iQuGk8
🔗 oustudents.co/4iQuGk8
Want to know more about the Union, services we provide or what support is available to you? Join today's Ask Me Anything on OU Students Connect with Open SU President Natalie!
Submit your questions and find out more about what it's like leading your Union: oustudents.co/44mQmOT
Submit your questions and find out more about what it's like leading your Union: oustudents.co/44mQmOT
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Want to know more about the Union, services we provide or what support is available to you? Join today's Ask Me Anything on OU Students Connect with Open SU President Natalie!
Submit your questions and find out more about what it's like leading your Union: oustudents.co/44mQmOT
Submit your questions and find out more about what it's like leading your Union: oustudents.co/44mQmOT
Open University students are coming together and sharing their study tips on OU Students Connect for Student Voice Week, why not add yours and take some hints from other students?
Add your tips and sign up for events that speak to you today: oustudents.co/4pb2sTp
Add your tips and sign up for events that speak to you today: oustudents.co/4pb2sTp
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Open University students are coming together and sharing their study tips on OU Students Connect for Student Voice Week, why not add yours and take some hints from other students?
Add your tips and sign up for events that speak to you today: oustudents.co/4pb2sTp
Add your tips and sign up for events that speak to you today: oustudents.co/4pb2sTp
It’s International Stress Awareness Week, and a perfect reminder to pause, breathe, and take care of yourself while studying.
Visit our website for more hints, tips and helplines to support you during your studies: oustudents.co/3XcYugS
Visit our website for more hints, tips and helplines to support you during your studies: oustudents.co/3XcYugS
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It’s International Stress Awareness Week, and a perfect reminder to pause, breathe, and take care of yourself while studying.
Visit our website for more hints, tips and helplines to support you during your studies: oustudents.co/3XcYugS
Visit our website for more hints, tips and helplines to support you during your studies: oustudents.co/3XcYugS
Which celebrity traitor are you this November? 👀
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Which celebrity traitor are you this November? 👀
Got something to say about your OU experience?
Your voice matters and we want to hear it! From course content to student support, we’re listening.
Share your thoughts with your Student Leadership Team and help shape real change.
🔗 oustudents.co/3J36td9
Your voice matters and we want to hear it! From course content to student support, we’re listening.
Share your thoughts with your Student Leadership Team and help shape real change.
🔗 oustudents.co/3J36td9
October 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Got something to say about your OU experience?
Your voice matters and we want to hear it! From course content to student support, we’re listening.
Share your thoughts with your Student Leadership Team and help shape real change.
🔗 oustudents.co/3J36td9
Your voice matters and we want to hear it! From course content to student support, we’re listening.
Share your thoughts with your Student Leadership Team and help shape real change.
🔗 oustudents.co/3J36td9
🗣️ Calling students in Scotland, the government need your views! They want to hear your views on:
💰Funding cut-offs for part-time Scottish students.
🏡 Applying for living cost allowances as a student.
🏴 The consolidation of available funds for disabled students in Scotland.
🔗 oustudents.co/4pMZu8N
💰Funding cut-offs for part-time Scottish students.
🏡 Applying for living cost allowances as a student.
🏴 The consolidation of available funds for disabled students in Scotland.
🔗 oustudents.co/4pMZu8N
October 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🗣️ Calling students in Scotland, the government need your views! They want to hear your views on:
💰Funding cut-offs for part-time Scottish students.
🏡 Applying for living cost allowances as a student.
🏴 The consolidation of available funds for disabled students in Scotland.
🔗 oustudents.co/4pMZu8N
💰Funding cut-offs for part-time Scottish students.
🏡 Applying for living cost allowances as a student.
🏴 The consolidation of available funds for disabled students in Scotland.
🔗 oustudents.co/4pMZu8N
What are your studying essentials? 📚
Let us know in the comments and we'll pick some of you to receive merch that will support your study sessions. 👀
#OUStudents #OpenUniversity #Studying
Let us know in the comments and we'll pick some of you to receive merch that will support your study sessions. 👀
#OUStudents #OpenUniversity #Studying
September 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
What are your studying essentials? 📚
Let us know in the comments and we'll pick some of you to receive merch that will support your study sessions. 👀
#OUStudents #OpenUniversity #Studying
Let us know in the comments and we'll pick some of you to receive merch that will support your study sessions. 👀
#OUStudents #OpenUniversity #Studying
With the start of term at The Open University right around the corner, we want to know how you spent your summer planning for the academic year. 📅
Bonus points if you let us know what songs are on your study playlists!
Bonus points if you let us know what songs are on your study playlists!
September 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
With the start of term at The Open University right around the corner, we want to know how you spent your summer planning for the academic year. 📅
Bonus points if you let us know what songs are on your study playlists!
Bonus points if you let us know what songs are on your study playlists!
This month, we celebrate East and South Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour the rich histories, culture and traditions of East and Southeast Asian communities.
We’ll be sharing resources and spotlighting important voices from within East and Southeast Asian communities, so be sure to stay tuned.
We’ll be sharing resources and spotlighting important voices from within East and Southeast Asian communities, so be sure to stay tuned.
September 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This month, we celebrate East and South Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour the rich histories, culture and traditions of East and Southeast Asian communities.
We’ll be sharing resources and spotlighting important voices from within East and Southeast Asian communities, so be sure to stay tuned.
We’ll be sharing resources and spotlighting important voices from within East and Southeast Asian communities, so be sure to stay tuned.
On the longest day of the year, a group of brave hikers travelled to Yorkshire to tackle the Three Peaks challenge for OUSET, a charity that supports OU students complete their studies. ⛰️
Open SU Wales Rep Michael Jones has shared his experience of the journey with us: oustudents.co/46HJQo9
Open SU Wales Rep Michael Jones has shared his experience of the journey with us: oustudents.co/46HJQo9
August 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
On the longest day of the year, a group of brave hikers travelled to Yorkshire to tackle the Three Peaks challenge for OUSET, a charity that supports OU students complete their studies. ⛰️
Open SU Wales Rep Michael Jones has shared his experience of the journey with us: oustudents.co/46HJQo9
Open SU Wales Rep Michael Jones has shared his experience of the journey with us: oustudents.co/46HJQo9
💬 Results Day Support from Open SU.
Got questions or concerns about your results? You're not alone. The Individual Representation Team is here to offer direct support for a variety of appeals, complaints and cases impacting OU students on results day and all year round.
🔗 oustudents.co/45c1EX7
Got questions or concerns about your results? You're not alone. The Individual Representation Team is here to offer direct support for a variety of appeals, complaints and cases impacting OU students on results day and all year round.
🔗 oustudents.co/45c1EX7
July 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
💬 Results Day Support from Open SU.
Got questions or concerns about your results? You're not alone. The Individual Representation Team is here to offer direct support for a variety of appeals, complaints and cases impacting OU students on results day and all year round.
🔗 oustudents.co/45c1EX7
Got questions or concerns about your results? You're not alone. The Individual Representation Team is here to offer direct support for a variety of appeals, complaints and cases impacting OU students on results day and all year round.
🔗 oustudents.co/45c1EX7
Happy Results Day! 👏
We understand that as OU students, many of you juggle life, work, and everything in between whilst working on your study goals, and you should be so proud of the work you have put in.
#OUResults #OpenUniversity #OpenUni #OUStudents #ResultsDay
We understand that as OU students, many of you juggle life, work, and everything in between whilst working on your study goals, and you should be so proud of the work you have put in.
#OUResults #OpenUniversity #OpenUni #OUStudents #ResultsDay
July 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Happy Results Day! 👏
We understand that as OU students, many of you juggle life, work, and everything in between whilst working on your study goals, and you should be so proud of the work you have put in.
#OUResults #OpenUniversity #OpenUni #OUStudents #ResultsDay
We understand that as OU students, many of you juggle life, work, and everything in between whilst working on your study goals, and you should be so proud of the work you have put in.
#OUResults #OpenUniversity #OpenUni #OUStudents #ResultsDay
Amy Rollinson, a British Diving Champion who, alongside studying Psychology at the Open University, is gearing up to compete in the World Aquatics Championships this August 🏊🏼♀️
We spoke with Amy to Find out more about how she fits studying around her training schedule.
🔗 oustudents.co/4njiw5k
We spoke with Amy to Find out more about how she fits studying around her training schedule.
🔗 oustudents.co/4njiw5k
June 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Amy Rollinson, a British Diving Champion who, alongside studying Psychology at the Open University, is gearing up to compete in the World Aquatics Championships this August 🏊🏼♀️
We spoke with Amy to Find out more about how she fits studying around her training schedule.
🔗 oustudents.co/4njiw5k
We spoke with Amy to Find out more about how she fits studying around her training schedule.
🔗 oustudents.co/4njiw5k
This Pride month, whether you're looking for support and connection, or you're keen to learn more- we've put together a list of resources to get you started!✨
🌈 Head to our website for more LGBTQIA+ resources: oustudents.co/4jVHbd8
🌈 Head to our website for more LGBTQIA+ resources: oustudents.co/4jVHbd8
June 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This Pride month, whether you're looking for support and connection, or you're keen to learn more- we've put together a list of resources to get you started!✨
🌈 Head to our website for more LGBTQIA+ resources: oustudents.co/4jVHbd8
🌈 Head to our website for more LGBTQIA+ resources: oustudents.co/4jVHbd8
Don't miss your chance to sign up for the free student meet-up on Saturday 5 July!
There’s plenty to get involved with including:
🎨 Block printing workshop
🚶♂️➡️ Biodiversity tours
🖌️ Crafting session
🌞 Outdoor games
✍️ Creative writing workshop
🪴 How to plant for free
🔗 oustudents.co/3SU5DAQ
There’s plenty to get involved with including:
🎨 Block printing workshop
🚶♂️➡️ Biodiversity tours
🖌️ Crafting session
🌞 Outdoor games
✍️ Creative writing workshop
🪴 How to plant for free
🔗 oustudents.co/3SU5DAQ
June 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Don't miss your chance to sign up for the free student meet-up on Saturday 5 July!
There’s plenty to get involved with including:
🎨 Block printing workshop
🚶♂️➡️ Biodiversity tours
🖌️ Crafting session
🌞 Outdoor games
✍️ Creative writing workshop
🪴 How to plant for free
🔗 oustudents.co/3SU5DAQ
There’s plenty to get involved with including:
🎨 Block printing workshop
🚶♂️➡️ Biodiversity tours
🖌️ Crafting session
🌞 Outdoor games
✍️ Creative writing workshop
🪴 How to plant for free
🔗 oustudents.co/3SU5DAQ
Answer in description!👇
Join a fun and interactive online session of 'How bad are bananas?' this Friday, all about understanding your impact on our environment - and finding smarter, greener swaps💚
🔗https://oustudents.co/4kR1fPv
✅Answer: 1kg vine tomatoes has a higher carbon footprint!
Join a fun and interactive online session of 'How bad are bananas?' this Friday, all about understanding your impact on our environment - and finding smarter, greener swaps💚
🔗https://oustudents.co/4kR1fPv
✅Answer: 1kg vine tomatoes has a higher carbon footprint!
June 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Answer in description!👇
Join a fun and interactive online session of 'How bad are bananas?' this Friday, all about understanding your impact on our environment - and finding smarter, greener swaps💚
🔗https://oustudents.co/4kR1fPv
✅Answer: 1kg vine tomatoes has a higher carbon footprint!
Join a fun and interactive online session of 'How bad are bananas?' this Friday, all about understanding your impact on our environment - and finding smarter, greener swaps💚
🔗https://oustudents.co/4kR1fPv
✅Answer: 1kg vine tomatoes has a higher carbon footprint!
Join us for the Big Student Meet Up! 🎉
Whether you're just starting your degree or finishing your final module, come on down to the OU Milton Keynes campus on Saturday 5 July for a jam-packed day of workshops, activities and a tour of the beautiful campus.
Book your free space: lnkd.in/ejAGiVMR
Whether you're just starting your degree or finishing your final module, come on down to the OU Milton Keynes campus on Saturday 5 July for a jam-packed day of workshops, activities and a tour of the beautiful campus.
Book your free space: lnkd.in/ejAGiVMR
June 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Join us for the Big Student Meet Up! 🎉
Whether you're just starting your degree or finishing your final module, come on down to the OU Milton Keynes campus on Saturday 5 July for a jam-packed day of workshops, activities and a tour of the beautiful campus.
Book your free space: lnkd.in/ejAGiVMR
Whether you're just starting your degree or finishing your final module, come on down to the OU Milton Keynes campus on Saturday 5 July for a jam-packed day of workshops, activities and a tour of the beautiful campus.
Book your free space: lnkd.in/ejAGiVMR
Join the OU Pride group's Vice President Kit for a Creative writing Crafternoon! This is your moment to express yourself, reflect, and connect under the leadership of Kit this Pride Month.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and write with pride.
🔗 oustudents.co/43NgCkj
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and write with pride.
🔗 oustudents.co/43NgCkj
June 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Join the OU Pride group's Vice President Kit for a Creative writing Crafternoon! This is your moment to express yourself, reflect, and connect under the leadership of Kit this Pride Month.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and write with pride.
🔗 oustudents.co/43NgCkj
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and write with pride.
🔗 oustudents.co/43NgCkj
"I know how powerful it is to feel seen, to have someone in your corner, and to know your voice matters."
For Lauren, amplifying your voice is a priority, creating a safe space - where every identity matters - for students to feel empowered, included, and recognised.
🔗https://oustudents.co/3ZbZ8gk
For Lauren, amplifying your voice is a priority, creating a safe space - where every identity matters - for students to feel empowered, included, and recognised.
🔗https://oustudents.co/3ZbZ8gk
June 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"I know how powerful it is to feel seen, to have someone in your corner, and to know your voice matters."
For Lauren, amplifying your voice is a priority, creating a safe space - where every identity matters - for students to feel empowered, included, and recognised.
🔗https://oustudents.co/3ZbZ8gk
For Lauren, amplifying your voice is a priority, creating a safe space - where every identity matters - for students to feel empowered, included, and recognised.
🔗https://oustudents.co/3ZbZ8gk
We're here to support and stand up for you - OU Students everywhere!
For us, becoming a Union is about making our purpose - to have a positive impact on all OU students - clearer & more accessible, so we can represent and empower even more students💙
For us, becoming a Union is about making our purpose - to have a positive impact on all OU students - clearer & more accessible, so we can represent and empower even more students💙
June 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We're here to support and stand up for you - OU Students everywhere!
For us, becoming a Union is about making our purpose - to have a positive impact on all OU students - clearer & more accessible, so we can represent and empower even more students💙
For us, becoming a Union is about making our purpose - to have a positive impact on all OU students - clearer & more accessible, so we can represent and empower even more students💙
Happy Pride Month from Open SU! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We’re proud to stand with all LGBTQIA+ students and will continue to build a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Watch this space for what we've got going on for Pride throughout June!
We’re proud to stand with all LGBTQIA+ students and will continue to build a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Watch this space for what we've got going on for Pride throughout June!
June 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy Pride Month from Open SU! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We’re proud to stand with all LGBTQIA+ students and will continue to build a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Watch this space for what we've got going on for Pride throughout June!
We’re proud to stand with all LGBTQIA+ students and will continue to build a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Watch this space for what we've got going on for Pride throughout June!
Distance learning doesn't have to mean going through your OU journey alone💙
Whether you're looking for representation, somewhere to meet other students & get involved in the community, or a way to boost your skillset and volunteer, Open SU is here for you.
🔗https://oustudents.co/43mlKNE
Whether you're looking for representation, somewhere to meet other students & get involved in the community, or a way to boost your skillset and volunteer, Open SU is here for you.
🔗https://oustudents.co/43mlKNE
June 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Distance learning doesn't have to mean going through your OU journey alone💙
Whether you're looking for representation, somewhere to meet other students & get involved in the community, or a way to boost your skillset and volunteer, Open SU is here for you.
🔗https://oustudents.co/43mlKNE
Whether you're looking for representation, somewhere to meet other students & get involved in the community, or a way to boost your skillset and volunteer, Open SU is here for you.
🔗https://oustudents.co/43mlKNE
How did we become Open SU?
After discussions around our awareness sparked the idea of a full rebrand, we took it to a vote with OU students at our 2024 Conference!
Students supported the change, and were involved every step of the way to make Open SU what it is today💙
oustudents.co/3ZDhF56
After discussions around our awareness sparked the idea of a full rebrand, we took it to a vote with OU students at our 2024 Conference!
Students supported the change, and were involved every step of the way to make Open SU what it is today💙
oustudents.co/3ZDhF56
May 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How did we become Open SU?
After discussions around our awareness sparked the idea of a full rebrand, we took it to a vote with OU students at our 2024 Conference!
Students supported the change, and were involved every step of the way to make Open SU what it is today💙
oustudents.co/3ZDhF56
After discussions around our awareness sparked the idea of a full rebrand, we took it to a vote with OU students at our 2024 Conference!
Students supported the change, and were involved every step of the way to make Open SU what it is today💙
oustudents.co/3ZDhF56
🕵️♂️Detective mode: on
To celebrate our new chapter as Open SU, we've put on a scavenger hunt for you!
Connect the clues around our website to determine a four-part code – get it right and you’ll be in with a chance to win one of our Open SU-themed goodie bags.
🔗 oustudents.co/3F4mwWd
Closes 5 June
To celebrate our new chapter as Open SU, we've put on a scavenger hunt for you!
Connect the clues around our website to determine a four-part code – get it right and you’ll be in with a chance to win one of our Open SU-themed goodie bags.
🔗 oustudents.co/3F4mwWd
Closes 5 June
May 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🕵️♂️Detective mode: on
To celebrate our new chapter as Open SU, we've put on a scavenger hunt for you!
Connect the clues around our website to determine a four-part code – get it right and you’ll be in with a chance to win one of our Open SU-themed goodie bags.
🔗 oustudents.co/3F4mwWd
Closes 5 June
To celebrate our new chapter as Open SU, we've put on a scavenger hunt for you!
Connect the clues around our website to determine a four-part code – get it right and you’ll be in with a chance to win one of our Open SU-themed goodie bags.
🔗 oustudents.co/3F4mwWd
Closes 5 June