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Get involved as a student auditor

We're looking for a few students to audit our sustainability work on 13 & 14 July, to help us gain a 'Responsible Futures' accreditation. You'll get free training, learn more about sustainability at the OU, and boost your CV!

Win £500 for your project idea

For the first time, we’re partnering with the OU to offer three £500 grants supporting student-led projects that create a positive environmental, social, or economic sustainability impact!

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Helping hedgehogs in your area

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How to reduce your carbon footprint (advice from our WELS Rep)

The OU campus in wintertime, as the sun is setting.

Open SU helps the OU rise again in the People & Planet University League

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Open SU’s Wellbeing Week competition – winners announced!

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It's our first Wellbeing Week: discover how nature can support your health

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Discover student and staff views on green skills and sustainability in the workplace

A group of students at a sustainability talk at our OU Students Big Meet-up.

Celebrating our sustainability successes this year

As our Environment and Sustainability Working Group approaches its third-year anniversary, we’re looking back on another successful academic year.

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Treading lightly – prioritising sustainability at the OU Students Big Meet-up

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Open SU and the OU given silver accreditation by Hedgehog Friendly Campus

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Read our tips to get involved in Digital Cleanup Day

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Take part in the OU Digital Detox Challenge (and win a prize)

OU Students Association rejoins the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme

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Responsible Futures accreditation awarded to the Association and the OU

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Discover what our Environment and Sustainability Working Group has achieved in the past two years

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