My name:
Jonna Tuomola
My role:
Student Representative for the Faculty of Business and Law.
My priorities for the 2024–26 term:
My priority for this term is student welfare, and I plan to listen to students on how they feel their wellbeing can be improved and supported. My own ideas include addressing accessibility issues to ensure students with various health issues are supported. Student mental health support is crucial, and I plan to facilitate talks to give students the best support. Being an OU student is an independent mission, and I plan to arrange socials for students to meet up to improve wellbeing, mental health and camaraderie among students.
What I’ve been up to and what I’m currently working on:
I graduated this year with an LLB (Hons) degree (Batchelor of Laws). I have been busy gaining work experience in the legal field in the form of mini-pupillages and pro bono legal work. I also just completed an internship with the OU as a Student Reviewer, with a focus on EDIA (equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) issues.
What I’m studying:
I have just completed a First Class LLB (Hons) degree.
What I do when I’m not studying:
I enjoy yoga, surfing and socialising. I try to walk every day, and I cook healthy, vegetarian food.
My top study tips:
Don't get emotional – don't panic. If perfectionism or desperation happens, step away from the laptop. Calm down and continue.
How to contact me:
Email: oustudents-FBL@open.ac.uk
Please note that a handful of Association staff team members have access to this mailbox.
Twitter / X: @OpenFBL