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

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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

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

👩‍🎓🛒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

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 The Open University 👇 open.edu/openlearn/badg…

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!!)

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. Faculty of STEM, The Open University The Open University OU Students #OUNWMeetup

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

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/e…

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

🙋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

Race Equality Week OU Students #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.

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.  OU Students petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7090…

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/educ…

⭐ Do we need to say anymore? .. The image speaks for itself! ⭐ 🤜🏿🤛🏻 ✨ 📚 🚀 🌍💻 #OUFamily #teachingexcellence

🚀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/openlearncreat… #OnlineLearning #EdTech #digitaleducation #OUMAOT

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

Who wouldn't want to join this amazing team? OU Students come along to our drop-in sessions and learn more about the roles available in the upcoming student leadership team by-elections 💙

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