The Open SU office will be closed for the Christmas break from the afternoon of Wednesday, 24 December to Tuesday, 2 January 2026. If you get in touch with us during this time, please note that we will respond to your query as soon as we can in the new year.
Support and advice
There remains a range of support available to you over the break, including the OU Wellbeing app and TalkCampus (where you can access free, anonymous, 24/7 mental health support).
OU Wellbeing app
TalkCampus
You can find also further help, advice and support on the Wellbeing section of our website (plus links to other organisations offering support).
Wellbeing
Our Support and advice section includes (among other things) information about our three Support Groups, our Menopause and Neurodiversity Support Hubs, and useful financial support information.
Support and advice
Connect with other students
We are running lots of online events over the festive season, and you can also connect with your fellow students via OU Students Connect (our chat platform) and via our clubs and societies.
Events
OU Students Connect
Clubs and societies
We hope you have a wonderful festive break, and we wish you a very happy 2026!