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Nichola Connolly @OpenStudentRep

OU Students Association Vice President Student Representation 2024-26 @OUstudents

Joined November 2023
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
21 Oct 2024
The OU Students Association will soon be rebranding as OpenSU as voted on by OU Students. Now we want to make sure our new look is shaped by students through our rebranding survey. Have your say today and be a part of your Union's future.🩶 🔗 oustudents.co/4f6JWXP
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
22 May 2024
Student Representative roles are now open! This is your way to have your say in spaces that influence the learning experience for students across The Open University. 🔗 oustudents.co/3ygwlMR
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
27 Apr 2024
Your Student Leadership Team (SLT) are getting together today at 10:15am to talk all things #oustudents. We will be live tweeting the meeting so whether you have questions, or would like to follow along, grab a drink and snacks and get involved! ☕️🙋
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
22 Mar 2024
Don't forget to sign up to our Neurodivergent Student Focus Groups & complete our survey. The first 10 people to sign up & attend the focus groups will receive a £5 Tango voucher! Sign up here - oustudents.co/48YFo1J #neurodiversitycelebrationweek
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
19 Mar 2024
Student Association Elections 2024 🗳️ Check out our rundown of all the roles available and the structure of the SLT before starting your election journey in 2024, starting with how the Students Association is run: 📺oustudents.co/3Ptv0rT

How is the OU Students Association run?

Find out everything you need to know about how the Open University ...

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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
13 Mar 2024
Want to keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the OU Students Association? Look no further! We've created a newsletter jam-packed with updates from the Association Support Groups and EDI team.  🔗
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
The Open University
@OpenUniversity
14 Mar 2024
Taking care of your mental health is really important to help you study effectively. If you feel as though you're struggling to cope with your studies, please talk to us. Here's how we can help: ow.ly/bmLa50QSZWY #UniMentalHealthDay
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
11 Mar 2024
Student Voice Festival might be over but Conference 2024 is just getting started! Conference allows students to have a say in & vote on the future of the Association. Attendees at our recent consultations got a taster of things to come. 📸 🔗 More info - oustudents.co/4c9J3MU
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
The Open University
@OpenUniversity
11 Mar 2024
If you’re struggling you can get instant mental health support from your peers on TalkCampus. It is a safe place to talk anonymously to students about anything that is on your mind. Download the app today: ow.ly/7Y5N50Qfxla
It's ok if they're not happy tears. Download TalkCampus now for free, annonymous 24/7 peer support

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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
10 Feb 2024
We're discussing all things student support at the OU! As an OU Student, what time in the day do you want to be able to contact Student Support (UK times)?
17% 9am - 5pm
60% 5pm - 8pm
16% After 8pm
7% Other (please specify)
75 votes • Final results
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE A STUDENT REP! ⏰ Applications close Sunday 14 January at 23:59. 🔗 oustudents.co/3uGihud #oustudents #openuniversity #openuni #studentopportunities #studentvolunteers

Opportunity details

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Nichola Connolly retweeted
Faculty of STEM, The Open University@OU_STEM
19 Dec 2023
The space sector seeks skilled individuals to take us to infinity and beyond! 🛰️🧑‍🚀👨‍🚀🌟 Start studying as soon as Feb 2024 and get your #FutureYOU started now! Reg closes 11 Jan. open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qual…
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
Jethro Tieman@OpenSustainRep
13 Dec 2023
The new People & Planet League just dropped and I have to say I’m so proud of the @OpenUniversity and the @OUstudents Environment & Sustainability Group. A huge leap and a boost to keep up the great work 🌍 🌱 #OUStudents
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
6 Dec 2023
By completing the Annual Membership Survey, you will help us to better understand how we can improve the student experience and effectively represent student interests📣 bit.ly/47tbLVI
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Impacted by the Marking and Assessment Boycott this summer? @OUStudents are submitting evidence to the Education Committee – Share your views forms.office.com/e/MBZksbFkp…
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Applications for student reps is open today!! Exciting times!! Check out oustudents.com/volunteering/… to set up a volunteer profile and see the opportunities currently available. #OUstudents @OUstudents

Browse opportunities

Browse and apply for live volunteering opportunities you would like to get involved with.

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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
28 Nov 2023
Your thoughts and opinions mean a lot to us, and we would love you to share them with us in this year’s Annual Membership Survey💗 bit.ly/47sLib5
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
27 Nov 2023
The Association’s amazing Volunteering and Representation team are looking for an administrator to join their team. Duties involve typing, proofreading, arranging training sessions and workshops for students and more!✨ open.ac.uk/employment/vacanc…
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Nichola Connolly retweeted
OU Students@OUstudents
22 Nov 2023
Did you know there are incredible prizes on offer for completing the Annual Membership Survey?! Prizes include a laptop, tablets and shopping vouchers📣 bit.ly/47sLib5
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First TMA sent off, now to wait!!!
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