By Leanne Goodall So you’re doing a degree and you know by now that it is far from plain sailing. There are tough days, impossible days but also exciting days and those that give you a sense of achievement. So how do students get through a degree? For some students it can...
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Issue 74: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover further strike action, 50 years since the ‘Univertsity of the Air’ and scams. So remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then...
Issue 73: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This wee we cover: prison education, Harold Wilson and Peer-to-Peer lending. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up...
Issue 72: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week, a new OU role for Ex-MP, student names section of planet and Physics accolade for OU department. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the...
You Can Do It! The Degree Marathon Starts Here
Completing an OU degree is like running a marathon
By Leanne Goodall Getting an Open University degree is a marathon but you CAN do it! So you’ve made the jump and signed up to do your first module – well done! It’s all a bit daunting though, isn’t it?Saying you’re going to do it and actually doing it are two different things....
Issue 71: Latest Open University News
Free Open University Six Nations rugby course
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week there’s a free Six Nations course, education gaps in NI and looking at how society works. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then...
Getting Involved with the OU Student Community
No need to ‘go it alone’ says Leanne fresh from OU radio experience So you’ve made the decision to study with the Open University and are probably a bit nervous about ‘going it alone’. Did you know that there is a whole student community out there waiting to support you and cheer...
Issue 69: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we look at further strike action over OU cuts, scrapping student maintenance allowance and 45 years of the OU. So if there’s a free course or bit of news...
Issue 68: Latest Open University News
OU skills shortage?
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we hear about a new OU initiative, ground-breaking new teaching methods and time to reach for a prospectus? Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then...
The OU Student Radio Show
By Leanne Goodall Regular STOU contributor Leanne is ready to appear on Open University radio Yes that’s right, OU Students have their very own radio show and the next one is about to go live. Have you listened before? Do you want to know more about it? Then read on and we’ll...
