How We Listen

The Open University is dedicated to continuously developing the student experience, using your feedback to ensure we are student-focused.

Our Student Charter highlights our commitment to Student Voice:

"We actively support authentic student engagement in University decision-making, closing the feedback loop; and commit to building partnership between staff and students."

Student Voice is also central to our Teaching and Learning Plan:

"Students and their voice are integrated into the planning of our teaching to enhance the quality of our provision."

There are numerous ways that the OU actively engages students to provide the University with feedback. This page provides an insight into feedback opportunities throughout your journey as a student at the OU. Visit the You Said, We Did page to see how the Student Voice has changed things.

How to Have Your Say

Panels, Representation and other Initiatives

Gain experience working alongside students and members of OU staff in various projects and initiatives.

Student Consultation

Join our forums and face-to-face meetings and share your student experience to shape change.

Academic Quality and Standards

Your feedback supports the University in making informed decisions to ensure high academic standards and a high quality student learning experience are in place.

Surveys

Would you like to work in partnership with OU staff and other OU students as a survey team member or simple share your feedback?

Scholarship

The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) involves the study of all aspects of teaching and learning. Students can work in partnership with the University to improve the student experience.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

There are many opportunities to be part of the OU's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion projects, find out more from our students themselves.