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....
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Issue 71: 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 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
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...
Issue 67: 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 learn about data monitoring in higher education, hear an Audio Boo from an Arts and Humanities course and nursing recruitment. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit...
Where is your favourite study space?
By David Wells Meet my goats: Elma, Joan and Gladys. Not only much-loved pets and vital hedge trimmers but also my most recent study partners. What am I talking about? Let me explain. As we were having a series of long overdue renovations completed on the house (a 140-year-old farm which was...
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. On the agenda this week we have: the OU’s part in the Milton Keynes city project, a new business idea from an OU student and a bad experience for OU student...
My Study Goals for 2016
By Leanne Goodall As we enter in to a new year, Open University student Leanne is setting out her goals And so another year has passed and we’re now well and truly into 2016. When thinking of your studies how does the New Year make you feel? It’s a step closer towards...