Find out more about OUSET OU Fit Club
What is Step Up For OUSET?
Step Up For OUSET 2025 has now finished, thank you to everyone who got involved!
Between Friday 3 - Friday 31 January, we worked together to raise awareness and fundraise for OUSET in 2025. Walk, run, roll, cycle, swim, climb...the posibilities were endless!
Relay route
26 participants completed 3 (and a bit!) laps of all the OU offices, with a grand total of 4486km covered over 4 weeks.
- Milton Keynes OU Office ➡️ Scotland OU Office: 289.6 miles (466km)
- Scotland OU Office ➡️ Northern Ireland OU Office: 141.8 miles (228.2km)
- Northern Ireland OU Office ➡️ Republic of Ireland OU Office: 87.6 miles (141km)
- Republic of Ireland OU Office ➡️ Wales OU Office: 182.9 miles (294.4km)
- Wales OU Office ➡️ Milton Keynes Office: 112.1 miles (180.5km)
OUSET Recipient
"I thank you for giving me the second chance and for allowing me the opportunity to hopefully give back to society."
Who are the Students Association?
The Open University Students Asssociation exists to make a positive difference to all OU students and is run by an elected student Leadership Team.
It houses clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities and support groups you can get involved with, plus much more.
Have an explore of the Association website to find out more!
What is OUSET?
The OU Students Educational Trust (OUSET) is a grant giving trust committed to providing students in severe hardship with access to funds that will help them successfully complete their studies.
Who are OU Fit?
This club is aimed at students supporting each other to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. This group is open to all Open University students, past and present.
The group allows its members to share ideas on healthy eating, fitness training, promoting health activities, promoting a positive outlook on life, and supporting each other to achieve a healthy mind and body.
I can't participate, how else can I support the cause?
- Share the Just Giving Page with friends and family.
- Share the challenge on your social media.
- Find out more about OUSET on their webpage.