In 2022, our Freshers events were postponed. You can read our statement on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen for more details.
Our statement on Her Majesty The Queen
Our latest podcast looked at Freshers and how important it is to the life of our students. You’ll hear from Nichola Connolly (one of our Student Leadership Team), Pete Turner (our Head of Student Community) and Tracy Thompson (Chair of the Association’s Space Society).
The Association Conversation Station – Episode 6 – Freshers!
During the course of the Freshers Fortnight, we looked at our Freshers over the last half-century, and recalled some wonderful memories. You can find out more about Freshers via our Freshers hub.
Our Freshers hub
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Something we showcase a lot during Freshers are our clubs and societies. A club that had recently become a society is WESOUSS (short for ‘Women’s Engineering Society Open University Students Society!'). You can find out more about this society below.
All about WESOUSS
The OU Students Association wasn't the only organisation marking its half-century in 2022. Our Arts and Humanities Society also celebrated its 50th birthday in 2022.
It’s the Arts and Humanities Society’s 50th birthday!
Stephanie Stubbins (Vice President Community 2016-2018) helped coordinate Freshers during her time as a Student Leader. We take a look at why Freshers is necessary.
Why is Freshers so important?
Jon Rainford and Nik Morris, members of the SLT in 2012–2014, told us their story about how Freshers at the Students Association became a success.
Build it and they will come: the origins of Freshers