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OUSA News Headline... 'OUSA Conference 2010'
"Welcome to the OUSA website! If you are already one of the c200,000 students studying with the Open University I hope you will visit often. If you haven’t yet been bitten by the O U study bug that could soon change. You’ll find lots of information and news about what’s going on in OUSA and the O U, and for current students, about how you can get involved." Roz Evans, OUSA President
More about OUSA | The Association Officers
OUSA Futures; where are we?
We're on a mission to create an O U Students Association for the future. Find out what the latest developments are and how you could have an influence on how we, as an Association, can meet the challenges of the future. Read more about OUSA Futures
National Students Forum
Lisa Carson put OUSA firmly on the national map for Higher Education when she led the fight against E L Q (equivalent or lower qualifications) for part time students. She was subsequently asked to join the UK government’s... Read more about National Student Forum
OUSA Exec Backs CALL - Will You?
"We have founded CALL, the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning, because we believe that affordable access to the life changing opportunities provided by education is the hallmark of a civilised society". Read more about Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning
Did you know you can get up to 25% discount on goods and services with your NUS Extra card? The Extra card will give great bargains, all for just £10 a year. All O U students are eligible for their Extra card, and you can apply online by following the link below. Don't miss out any longer!
More about NUS Extra | Apply for Extra card
You can browse through our product range where we offer a wide range of exciting gift items including T-shirts, commemorative jewellery, executive toys and much more. So…if you looking for an extra special gift for a student friend or just want a treat for yourself, please visit our Web Shop today.
Visit the OUSA webshop | Buy reduced price items
You can improve your studies by purchasing past exam papers for your courses from OUSA's Web Shop. Download your past papers straight onto your computer, just £1.25 per paper, or alternatively you can order them online and have them posted to you for £1.50. Papers available for a wide range of courses.
Download past exam papers | Order papers for posting
Did you know that OUSA provides a whole host of online forums? Whatever your interests, hobbies, or academic area, OUSA has an online forum for you. Share your thoughts with other online contributors and contribute to your online student community. It couldn't be simpler to set up your FirstClass and start talking!
Get started with FirstClass | O U Computing Code of Conduct
The commitment to offering support to our students is at the heart of OUSA's objectives. Our Peer Support service is a user-friendly means of offering such support and is widely used by OUSA members in helping them with concerns and problems related to their studies. The Peer Supporter Online service is completely confidential.
More about Peer Support Online | How to contact a Peer Supporter
As an O U student, you are automatically a member of the Students Association, and therefore entitled to take advantage of all the benefits and services membership of OUSA provides. As well as the above, OUSA also provides:
Student Support Links (S S Ls) and Disabled Student Links (D S Ls)
Our Student Support Links and Disabled Student Links are O U students who volunteer their time to help others with problems that are affecting their studies. They're just an email message away!
Go to Support Links | Disabled Students Group
Student Academic Links (SALs)
The role of the Student Academic Link is to provide students within their region with a point of contact for academic-based issues.
More about SALs | Contact a SAL
O U Student publication
O U Student is the student magazine, run by students for students. Online, downloadable versions are available from the link below.
Latest version of O U Student | Write to O U Student
Residential school OUSA reps
Our representatives play an important role at Residential Schools, providing you with social events and 'in residence' support at all main UK sites throughout the whole of the summer period.
More about Residential school reps | Want to become an OUSA resi rep?
Links to useful questions and information about OUSA.
Using this website
Some straightforward technical advice for using this website.
Affiliated Societies
Further enriching the study and lives of OUSA members.
Get yourself involved
Find out how you can get more involved in your Students Association.
OUSA Conference 2009 videos
Watch web replays of the highlights from this year's annual Conference.
Find an OUSA near you
Great for finding out more information about your local OUSA organisation.
Take a break, make a coffee, and relax with the latest OUSA interactive quiz. Twenty questions to test your general knowledge.
OUSA general knowledge quiz (S W F, 1 M B)