You Said, We Did
How your voice has made a difference
This page provides an opportunity to see the valuable feedback received from students across a wide range of communication channels, and to see what the OU has done in response.
Choose a topic from the drop-down list below to see how students can have an impact on their university experience and be empowered to help shape the University. Next time you are asked to give your opinion, you know that the OU is taking this feedback seriously and will respond.
You said...
We would like an Adobe Connect room to discuss content with other students.
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We set up an Adobe Connect room for student use on the study site.
Mathematics and Statistics
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You were concerned about a lack of student participation.
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We have contributed to the development of materials on oracy, including help on participating in online tutorials. This can be found on the Writing Centre (on Arts and Humanities StudyHome).
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You said...
We would like personal perspectives and different viewpoints to be valued more in assignments.
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Module teams are now reviewing assessment guidance to create space for personal reflection and diverse viewpoints where appropriate.
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You said...
The draft TMA and iCMA policy was clear and comprehensive However, there were points of repetition.
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The policy has been reviewed and the table in section 8 has been deleted to avoid repetition.
Assessment
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You said...
Students and staff are confused over the assessment grace period. Staff are giving instructions that go against this policy.
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We have commissioned a pilot scheme to use the VLE to submit assessments scheduled for October 2025. The policy will be revisited to incorporate feedback received from students during the pilot and to determine whether any amendments to the policy are required.
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You said...
It would be better if the TMA and iCMA policy had a short explanation of what Turnitin is, not just providing a link.
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The TMA and iCMA policy has been amended to include a brief description of Turnitin.
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You said...
Expand the content of the 'Graduate Futures feedback - CV Miss to CV Hit' webinar session to cover speculative applications in more detail.
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We have reviewed the materials for the session and created new examples of speculative letters to show how these can be adapted depending on the role applied for.
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You said...
The 'Graduate Futures feedback: Networking Woe to Networking Pro' webinar had approximately a 50/50 split, what is networking/how to network. Could there be a greater focus on the how to network element as this did seem a bit rushed towards the end?
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We have reviewed the session plan and added in more details about ways to network and given this more emphasis so shouldn’t feel rushed in future sessions.
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You said...
For the 'Graduate Futures Feedback - Curb Your Interview Nerves' webinar session, I think a lot of questions weren't actually answered. For example, for "what are your weaknesses?", the comments were to "make it a strength", without any example of how to do this. I think examples were really missing.
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We have revamped the materials to include specific examples of how to turn a weakness into a strength and show how this question can be dealt with.
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You said...
Examples and case studies in our modules are not always relevant to educators working outside formal education.
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We included additional case studies and examples in our modules and microcredentials to cover e-learning trainers in industry and commercial settings and in the voluntary sector. We focused on adding examples from sectors represented by our students.
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