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Who we are

We exist to make a positive difference for all OU students – find out more about our people and history.

Our organisation has three main bodies:

  • The Board of Trustees
  • The Student Leadership Team (SLT)
  • The staff team

They are supported by student representatives and volunteers to enable them to make a positive difference for ALL OU students.

We are one team, working together to achieve the best results for students, all day, every day.

We aim to lead inclusively, and expect our leadership teams to put the wellbeing and success of our members first. 

We expect everyone to question actions which are inconsistent with our values. We need teams who are not passive bystanders, but willing to stand up to what needs to change and help make it happen.  

Support, passion, inclusion and enthusiasm are contagious, and we want it! Our teams are made up of amazing individuals with a range of talents, experience, knowledge and ideas. We want to get the most from our people, to provide our members with the best we can, so if you have an idea, we want to hear it!

  • Your student leaders A yellow ring circle on a claret gradient background, with grey and stripey circles surrounding it. Your elected student leaders come together to create the Student Leadership Team.
  • Trustees A white ring circle on a green gradient background, surrounded by turquoise and stripey circles. The Board of Trustees work to ensure the health of the Open SU finances, governance and strategy.
  • Staff team A white ring circle on an orange gradient, with red and stripey circles surrounding them. Our dedicated staff team work closely with elected student representatives and other student volunteers, helping them to deliver Open SU's many services, activities and projects.
  • Honorary life members A yellow ring circle on a blue gradient background, surrounded by grey and stripey circles. Honorary Life Membership is given in recognition of services rendered to Open SU – discover who has been awarded this honour over the last 50 years.
  • Our history White O on a purple gradient background with gold and stripey shapes around it. Take a look at some of our most illustrious moments.
 
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Address: PO Box 397, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6BE
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