Overview

Shwmae! Join the OU Students Association and the Open University in Wales for this January Freshers event. Whether you are studying for the first time or are a veteran of OU study, this is your opportunity to meet like-minded students, find out more about the Students Association and chat to OU in Wales staff. This event will take place from 10:30am until 12:30pm on Saturday 27th January 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff, with places being offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

During this event, the OU Students Association will be sharing information on how to get involved in a vibrant student community, demonstrating that distance learning does not have to need to be distance learning. This will include information on how to meet other students, join clubs and societies and help shape change to the student experience.  

We’ll also be joined by OU in Wales staff, who will be on hand to have a chat and answer your questions over a cuppa! This is an informal event which will increase your student network and support you to succeed in your studies. Come and say hello - we’re looking forward to meeting you! 

To attend this event, please book a ticket via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ou-students-association-and-the-ou-in-wales-january-2024-freshers-event-tickets-779970110597 

If you have any queries, please contact gareth.jones1@open.ac.uk or freya.morris@open.ac.uk  

How to Attend: Tickets are limited to 60 (there is a small waitlist) due to venue capacities. They will be available to book between the 8th and 24th January. The event is private, so they will need to use the above link to book.

Please note our Values and Behaviour Policy before attending this event.

Please also note our Face-to-face Guidance for Accessing Meetings, Events and Activities. It is recommended that:

  1. Attendees are encouraged to take a lateral flow test before attending, and should only attend if the test is clearly negative.
  2. Attendees should NOT attend if they feel unwell at all (even if not COVID related) to minimise the risk of spreading any illness.
  3. Attendees are encouraged to act in accordance with the face-mask policy for the venue where the Meet-up is taking place, and at all times to respect others’ rights to wear a face-mask and maintain social distancing (where appropriate).