The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2025 is currently open & the deadline extended to *16 May*!
This survey is for PhD, MPhil, EdD & DHSC students across the OU to tell us what they think about their doctoral experience. They will have received bespoke links by email - contact us if not.

"In @openuniversity.bsky.social, it's amazing how generous people are with their time & knowledge... That is a real highlight of this journey."
Holly tells fellow PhD student Laud how she plans supervisions. More on Holly's journey to mini-viva:
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Holly Parrott is a PhD student @openuniversity.bsky.social & recently passed her mini viva, a key stage in doctorates. Interviewed by fellow student Laud in 2 parts, Holly advises on preparing for the mini viva, managing the unexpected & keeping positive. Full videos: www5.open.ac.uk/students/res...

It's been a year since @openuniversity.bsky.social research students held a Crafternoon. From darning socks & artistic activism to the community quilt display & mini portraits, it was a day filled with imagination & connection. An opportunity to unwind, create, and come together through art. ✂️🎨💫

Happy Spring Equinox! Here’s 30 seconds of our beautiful @openuniversity.bsky.social campus in Milton Keynes: the post room and Hub, the art and nature in the grounds, meetings and a craft group with research students.

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