Get Involved
How you can get involved and contribute to change
Here you can explore what opportunities are available for you to get involved in developing the student experience at the OU
Student Consultation Meetings – Have Your Say and Meet Students and Staff (21-28 March 2026)
Location: United Kingdom and online Duration: Flexible Dedication: Flexible
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Get involved in shaping your Open University study and tell us your ideas at the student consultations this March, in-person and online, and make a difference to the current and future student and learner experience.
We’ll be running interactive sessions where you will:
- contribute to OU’s thinking on assessment design, including assessment that safeguards academic integrity in an AI world,
- discuss how the new University strategy reflects student priorities, and
- consider how to build a community of students and staff that meets student needs.
Open SU will be asking about online vs face‑to‑face invigilated exams and for views on the benefits and barriers of volunteering for OU students.
Registration is open now. Click on the link below for more information and to register.
Find out moreNational Student Survey 2026 - receive a thank you voucher for completing the survey
Location: At home / online Duration: Flexible Dedication: Less than 1 hour
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The National Student Survey is now open! If you’re eligible, you’ll have received an email with a personalised link. You can also access the survey via the https://www.thestudentsurvey.com/faqs/ or by clicking the button below. This is your chance to share honest feedback about your experience at The Open University. Your input helps us improve teaching, assessment, and student support. Complete by 6 February for a £5 Love2shop e-voucher, and enter the additional prize draw for vouchers up to £500 if you complete by 30 April.
Your feedback shapes real changes at the OU. Results are published nationally, showing how we compare across the sector.
Participation is voluntary, but every response counts toward improving the OU experience. Take the survey now: https://www.thestudentsurvey.com/faqs/
Find out moreSign up to the Student Voice and Student Consultation mailing list
Location: At home / online Duration: Flexible Dedication: Flexible
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Sign up to the Student Voice mailing list to find out about all current opportunities that need your opinion, your voice, to make changes within the OU.
Please click on the 'find out more' button to be redirected to the mailing list sign up document.
Find out moreDo you have a passion for the environment and/or sustainability at the OU?
Location: At home / online Duration: Flexible Dedication: Flexible
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If you have a passion for the environment or a general interest in making things more sustainable, then OpenSU would love to hear from you!
Join the Environmental and Sustainability Society, which is for students, former students, and staff of The Open University, as well as others who advocate our society’s aims. “We envision a regenerative world, working together towards sustainable practices for a healthy environment, without compromising on the needs of future generations”.
The society members will support activities, events, and environmental action in the community and as individuals. The society are looking for help as it grows so if you are interested in joining as a member or a volunteer, contact us by following the link on the 'find out more' button. The link will take you direct to an article with much more information and contact details.
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