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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



Would you like to become a Student Representative?

Location: At home / online  Duration: On-going  Dedication: On-going

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Would you like to be the voice of the student body? Could you gather feedback from students, share the feedback and work with the OU to enhance the student experience and make positive changes for current and future students?

Would you like to become a Student Representative?

The OU Students Association Student Representatives are key to ensuring the student voice is heard at all levels within the University. Each representative enhances the teaching and learning experience of current and future students by sitting on a committee. At these committee meetings reps speak on matters from the committee papers which affect students seeking to create positive change for students and raise any issues. Representatives also take part in the organisation and delivery of projects, activities and events, dependant on the representative role.

Are you good at communicating? Do you feel passionately about the Student Voice being heard? Are you able to write short reports for other students and have your say in meetings? Then this role may be perfect for you! Even if you’re not sure, please be reassured that full support and training is offered from the OU Students Association for this role.

The OU Student Association have vacancies for student reps across a wide range of subjects, including postgraduate research students.

The opportunity closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, 18 June 2023.

Please click on the 'find out more' button for more information about this role.

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Sign up to the Student Voice 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.

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Do 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 the Students Association at the OU would love to hear from you!

Join the Environmental and Sustainability Society which is for students, former students, and staff of The Open University and 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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OU Students Association engagement opportunities.

Location: At home / online  Duration: Flexible  Dedication: Flexible

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During Student Voice Week 2022, students asked for more examples of how they could engage with other students and gain a sense of community whilst studying. As a result, we want to highlight some of the opportunities that the Student Association provide on this opportunities page.

Please click on the 'find out more' button which will direct you to all the opportunities that are currently available at the Students Association.

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