My name and role:
Eve Bertman – Area Representative, England
Can you give some information about your role?
I am responsible for ensuring that students in England can share their opinions and feel supported by the University, and for working with other members of the SLT to create positive changes that the wider community can benefit from.
What made you want to be part of our Student Leadership Team?
I put myself forward for this role because I genuinely care about the student experience within The Open University. It can be a lot harder to feel part of a community in the OU due to the distance learning. But I would like the students in England to know there is someone they can voice their opinions to, helping them feel valued and included.
What are you hoping to achieve in the 2026–2028 term?
For the 2026/2028 term, I am aiming to push improvements to make communication easier for students. Students should feel heard in concerns they may have, and truly believe someone is there to support them and listen to their ideas. During my two-year term, I hope to become that person for the students of England.
Tell us some fun facts about yourself!
I have been playing video games for at least ten years of my life, which somehow led me into an interest in Manga, which then spiralled into an obsession with Anime. Now I spend my spare time playing video games or cosplaying characters from games and shows I like.
And finally – what do you love about the OU?
I have personally been quite the advocate for the OU, even before I went for this role / was given the role. The idea of being able to learn from a distance is not something only the OU does, but the OU definitely does it best. The subjects / modules are thoroughly interesting, and completing assignments feels so much more rewarding since you know you self-motivated yourself through it all.
How to contact me:
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