OU Students Association President 2024-2026 @OUstudents
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@OUstudents There is still plenty of time to get involved with the Step up for OUSET challenge, check out how they are getting on so far ๐
If you'd like to join in the fun, you can sign up via our event page here -
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Technically I was back last Thursday but today it hitting different ๐๐ @OUstudents
ALT 1 woman and four men sat at laptops around a conference table in a business meeting with big bird from sesame street. Text reads "me at work on Monday for the first time in two weeks trying to remember what it is I do".
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It felt amazing to cross that stage and celebrate what has been an incredible 4 year journey and despite vowing after every TMA I am giving up I did it ๐ to all future @OpenUniversity graduates you can do it too ๐ช๐งโ๐๐๐งโ๐๐ #OUFamily
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Eeeekkkkkk it's nearly time๐ ๐๐งโ๐๐งโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ congratulations to all my fellow @OUstudents graduating today in Birmingham ๐๐ #OUFamily
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Day off today to get the last few bits sorted for my graduation on Saturday inc finishing my shoes! I had a vision for my graduation shoes before I finished my 1st module so it feels surreal there is only 1 more day till I cross the stage ๐ #OUfamily @OUstudents @OpenUniversity
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My son has been so excited to see @OpenUniversity campus so what better way to induct him than the @OUstudents welcome week fair ๐ his swag game is strong, he wants to do an OU degree and he is eying up a future president role my work here is done ๐
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Milton Keynes and council meeting by day then a Saddler at the bescot by night โฝ the rock and roll lifestyle of the @OUstudents president ๐ Grateful for the @openuniversity hoodie though otherwise I would have looked a tad overdressed for the football @WFCOfficial ๐๐
ALT Selfie of Natalie Baker student association president wearing an OU hoodie at a football stadium
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The FOMO has been real seeing all the @OUstudents getting their new module books, but got this today and it has definitely been my most favourite @OpenUniversity delivery! I can't wait for my ceremony in October ๐๐๐๐
ALT Certificate with the OU crest and logo at the top of the page. The text reads: the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in psychology with counselling having been conferred Natalie Baker has been granted upper second-class honours 31st July 2024.
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Best of Luck๐ to all @OUstudents receiving their module results this week, congratulations on achieving this milestone.๐
Don't be discouraged if you've not achieved the results that you had hoped, be Proud of yourself, everyone has their own @OpenUniversity journey ๐
#OUFamily
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Today with mixed emotions I attended my final OU Council Meeting as @OUstudents President, so many wonderful individuals who live and breath the @OpenUniversity
It's been a privilege to represent Students on the board. Here are a few selfies I had to take๐
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I had the pleasure attending @nickelston 'Find Your Voice Live' last Friday.
Nick will be hosting one of our sessions at #Conference24 #OUStudent24
Don't miss out on hearing his inspirational words
Vote Now and secure your place at Conference
@OUstudents
oustudents.com/about-us/how-โฆ
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Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau & hearing first hand from Survivor Eva Clarke BEM, it's as important as ever that we never forget, & ensure these Horrors are never repeated, we must Learn from History & NEVER repeat! ๐ฏ๏ธ
#HolocaustMemorialDay
@OpenUniversity @OUstudents @HolocaustUK
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Today myself & @OpenDepPres welcomed @OUstudents to our #OUFreshers Welcome session with @OUCymru in Cardiff.
It was wonderful to meet and share information about the Association, how to get involved and how we can support students while studying๐ @OpenUniversity
#OUFamily
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Wishing everyone receiving their module results today the Best of Luck and Huge Congratulations
If you've not received the result you'd hoped, Remember it's an achievement for getting this far!
You've overcome challenges, so be Proud!๐
@OUstudents
#OUfamily
@OpenUniversity
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Always Remembered ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
@OpenUniversity @OUCymru @OUstudents #OUfamily #AberfanDisaster
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ๐ ๐ to ALL who are Graduating today๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
I can't believe it's been a week since attending the @OpenUniversity Graduation in Dublin๐๐จ๐ฎ
Here are a few more pics from the day, including the most important people our @OUstudents.
Thank you @OUIreland #OUfamily
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25 hours after heading off to @OUIreland Dublin Graduation ๐ฉโ๐
I've finally arrived back home ๐ก
Definitely one of my longest working days, but would do it all again to join in celebrating our @OUstudents achievements
Thank you for the invitation ๐
@OpenUniversity
#OUfamily
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Finally after a 2 1/2 hour delay due to traffic control issues, myself and @OpenDepPres are finally boarded @DublinAirport on our next leg home to @BirminghamAirpo.
It's still a good few hours to go, but finally moving again๐ Had a wonderful day with @OUstudents
#OUfamily
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It was lovely to meet and talk with @davidbrophy a well known conductor who received an Honorary Degree from @OUIreland today and @newbelfast where we had a wonderful and interesting conversation. It was lovely seeing @JohnMDArcy @DArcyJackie @tweettarac
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It was a privilege to be @CrokePark in person and to catch up with familiar and new faces @OUIreland๐ The @OpenUniversity truly is one big family โค๏ธ
@OUstudents #OUfamily
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So after a very quick flight we landed in @DublinAirport and caught the shuttle to our next destination @CrokePark , needless to say @OpenDepPres was very excited and knew exactly what side the Entrance was despite Google maps directing another way๐
@OpenUniversity @OUstudents
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So with a 2hr flight delay, time to catch up and post the pictures and updates from @OpenUniversity graduation in Dublin๐ It was Amazing seeing all the @OUstudents Graduate and even a glance of a mankini๐คฃ so apologies for all my tweets to come @OpenDepPres are bored๐
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On the plane and ready to go to @OUIreland ๐
Not long now before myself and @OpenDepPres clap for all the @OUstudents Graduates๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
#OUfamily
@OpenUniversity
@JohnMDArcy @DArcyJackie
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Myself and @OpenDepPres are now at the gate ready to board our flight to Dublin ๐
@OUIreland we can't wait to arrive and Celebrate everyone's achievements ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
See you all soon โบ๏ธ
@OUstudents @OpenUniversity
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It's Senate day @OpenUniversity ๐ This is the highest Academic Governance Board at the OU. But 1st I will be attending several pre-meetings with @OUstudents to ensure Students are at the heart of all decisions.
I have the Privilege of Chairing the first Meeting of the day SRG.๐
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After a very productive Board of Trustees meeting this morning in @OpenUniversity Campus Library, time to start my 4hr drive home.
Lovely to have a bit of summer๐ This evening I will be preparing for tomorrow's Senate meetings. Ensuring Our @OUstudents voice is heard. ๐
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So an early start for myself and @OpenDepPres. Breakfast sorted ๐ and now off to campus for our first meeting of the day before our Quarterly Board of Trustees meeting ๐
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Almost the end of the first day of a very busy week and still a few more hours of work to do.
So myself and @OpenDepPres refuelled with some lovely food๐ Tomorrow will be the Associations quarterly Board of Trustees meeting @OpenUniversity campus in Milton Keynes๐
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The biggest thing I Love about #Studying with @OpenUniversity is the flexibility to be able to study anywhere ๐ @OUstudents #OUFamily #Camping #familytime #Sunshine #outdoors #EMA
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Before travelling home yesterday in my car with no AC, I explored the grounds to cool off. My journey up was long and hot so wasn't in a hurry to do it again. 39c when I left, a very cool 19c when I finally arrived home. A very busy few days @OUstudents @OpenUniversity
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It was lovely to be able to attend the @OULawSoc summer ball with @OpenDepPres and his loving and very patient wife Kirsty๐Thank you Kirsty for coming to my rescue๐
Lovely to meet so many interesting people and hear their study Journeys @OUstudents @OU_Law @OpenUniversity
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So Landed from Belfast this morning and have arrived at Milton Keynes for the @OU_Law summer ball, where myself and @OpenDepPres will be representing the @OUstudents Association. Definitly a lot hotter than Belfast ๐
@OpenUniversity #OUstudents #Lifelonglearning #OUFamily #Busy
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It was a privilege to be at the Belfast #graduation2023 yesterday. #AnnaBurns & Gary Lightbody @garysnowpatrol who both received Honorary doctorates. It was lovely to see @JohnMDArcy and finally meet @DArcyJackie @OpenIreland_
#OUFamily @OpenUniversity @OUstudents @OUBelfast
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I would like to say a Huge THANK YOU to the staff at the #OUII office, after an eventful day yrsterday. It would not have been possible without your support, I look forward to seeing you all very soon. @OUBelfast @OpenUniversity @JohnMDArcy @OUstudents
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It's been a bit of an all night study session getting this TMA done, last question left before submitting and then a full days work ๐
#OUStudents #OpenUniversity #study #DistanceLearning #WorkandStudy #WorkFromHome #multitasking #BusyMum #WorkLifeBalance #studytweet #OUStudy
ALT A picture of an open laptop with the module study calendar displayed, and to the right is a larger monitor displaying the unfinished TMA . In front of the laptop and monitor there are open module materials and in the center is the course book, 'Complete Criminal Law Eighth Edition'.
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This is an IMPORTANT MESSAGE to all Open University Student's. We need to hear from you!
Please watch the video and then click on the link to have your voice heard.
Thank you ๐
@OUstudents
@OpenUniversity
Oustudents.com
forms.office.com/e/psmNBWQB7โฆ
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Today we remember all those who where taken too soon during the covid-19 pandemic. Today I will be especially thinking of my Mam Sylvia Harthen who was taken on the 4th April 2020 at 73 years old. Always in our hearts๐๐๐๐ #DayOfReflection23 @OUstudents @OpenUniversity
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So after travelling up to London yesterday and attending the #SecretLife2023 today, I'm now in my second hotel in Milton Keynes to attend @OpenUniversity campus tomorrow, but first I need to get my Tma done ๐
#ThelifeofanOUstudent @OUstudents #OUstudy
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We had our final training sessions this morning for the Student Leadership Team. Now we're all making our way home ๐ก ๐ with @Open_Engagement @OpenDepPres @OpenEdu_ @OpenWELS @OUstudents @Open_Stem @Open_Community @Open_EDI @Open_OpenAccess @Open_England #OUstudents
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Mmmmm๐ Lovely pastries to get up our energy in this mornings Student Leadership Team Training session ๐ with @Open_Engagement @OpenDepPres @OpenEdu_ @OpenWELS @OUstudents @Open_England @Open_EDI @Open_Stem @Open_OpenAccess @_Open_Community
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A busy morning discussing business at our quarterly Senior Leadership Team Meeting with @OUstudents @Open_Engagement @OpenDepPres @OpenWELS @Open_England @Open_OpenAccess @Open_EDI @OpenEdu_ @OpenAdm1n_ @_Open_Community
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Afternoon session of our Senior Leadership Team Meeting. ๐
With @Open_EDI @Open_Engagement @Open_OpenAccess @OpenDepPres @OpenEdu_ @OpenWELS @OUstudents @_Open_Community @Open_Stem @Open_England @OpenAdm1n_
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All together for our SLT quarterly meeting tomorrow in Milton Keynes with @Open_OpenAccess @Open_England @Open_Engagement @Open_Stem
@OpenDepPres @Open_EDI @OpenWELS @OUstudents #NomNomNomNom ๐๐
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All ready for the Associations Board of Trustees meeting at OU Campus in Milton Keynes. @OpenPresident is with @OpenDepPres , @Open_Engagement and @OpenWELS @OUstudents
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#HolocaustMemorialDayโฏโฏโฏ Back in Nov, I visited Auschwitz 1 & 2 with the #HolocaustEducationalTrust to bear witness to these atrocities. I also had the privilege of listening to Eva Clarke BEM, which was both powerful and emotional. #NeverAgain #HMD2023โฏโฏโฏ @HolocaustUK
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Like most #OUstudents we all juggle Family, work and Study, and that's no different for myself. So yesterday my 2 youngest came to work with me to our first #OUstudentsFreshers23 in Cardiff @OUCymru, @OUstudents is a family friendly organisation.
Join us it's not just for Newbies
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I was Honoured to have attended the #InspireCymru22 awards evening as a guest of @OUCymru which coincided with #AdultLearningWeek. So many inspirational stories which demonstrates the importance of #neverstoplearning. 1/2
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It's that time again!! So grab acuppa and a piece of cake and see what I have been up to this week...
...saying thank yous to people who have helped me along my way is proving hard!!
So in case I miss you, thank you!!!
@OUstudents #oustudents @OpenUniversity
OUSET, sunburn and saying sad goodbyes โ catch up with Sarah's blog for this week. thehootstudents.com/presidenโฆ
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So yesterday I graduated!! I had an amazing day!! With huge huge thanks to the amazing @OUCymru team for everything they did and my minder @mckenziesd!! Here's a couple of photos, I hardly took any but I do have lots!! @OpenUniversity @OUstudents #oufamily #oustudents
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It's @OUstudents first 50th birthday!!
Huge Congratulations and may you continue to support and represent students for at least another 50 years!!
If you want to send a birthday message please use #OUstudents50 or email to Oustudents-50@open.ac.uk
#oustudents @OpenUniversity
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@OUstudents Student Leadership Team elections are taking place. #oustudents please vote and have your say. Voting closes 18th May.
@OpenUniversity #oustudentselections
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