By Leanne Goodall Do you use it or is it just nostalgic? On a recent visit to the Open University Campus at Milton Keynes I was lucky enough to get a tour of the wonderful library. I found it incredibly exciting to be there and was in awe on all those amazing...
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OUSA Explained
By Leanne Goodall If you’re an OU student then you’ve probably heard of OUSA but if not don’t worry, we’re about to explain. Do you know what the point of OUSA is and how they can help you? If you’re like me or many other students that I’ve spoken to then you...
#New2OU – Student Advice
Open University students starting a module
By Leanne Goodall I’m feeling quite calm about my next module and the fact that it will soon be starting. However, I have been reminiscing about my nerves as a newer student in previous years. It’s got me thinking about the excitement and nerves of all the new OU students that are...
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 find out why true education is for life and not just A-level results day, explore links between brain function and social issues and one man’s harrowing recollection of...
Stationery: The “Must-Have” Items
By Leanne Goodall So your study days are fast approaching and you’re raring to go. You need that all important trip to the shops to stock up on stationery – lots of stationery that comes in all kinds of lovely colours and looks all shiny and new and fresh, right? I’ve been...
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. The greatest university on the planet (we reckon anyway) is always innovating and leading the way on many issues that affect us around the globe and these news pieces reflect just...
Stationery: The Pointless Items
By Leanne Goodall So we’ve talked about the items of stationery that I’ve classed as essential for your studies but what about all the bits that I’ve found to be a bit pointless? I’m going to list some of them here but first I must say that just because I’ve found them...
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 bring news of one of the most important UK maps ever made, an award for Beagle space team and a new approach to mental health from the Police...
OU Students: Preparing to start your module
The glasses are down and off for a break from those Open University TMAs
By Leanne Goodall How does an OU student prepare to start their academic year? The obvious answer is in many similar ways to any other students but there are a few differences to consider. Perhaps you’re about to embark on a new module or maybe you’re taking the very first step of...
Latest Open University News
Hello friends, countrymen (and women) and Open University students. We have once again been scouring the internet for Open University news so you don’t have to bother! In this week’s selection there are students having their progress monitored, the philosophical quandary of whether animals possess consciousness and a continuation of the fascinating debate on the potential of life...
