Walk, run, roll, cycle, swim, climb...the posibilities are endless!
OUSET is funded through legacies, individual giving and donations, awarding on average £100,000 worth of grants per year to Open University students. This is why from the 6 October to 15 December, we will be raising awareness and fundraising for the trust during the Step Up for OUSET campaign!
Across three months we're looking to collectively log 2121km, the distance between the UK OU offices, working together to raise awareness and fundraise this autumn.
Update: After an overwhelmingly positive start to the challenge, we've exceeded both our first target and stretch goal, and now we're off to San Fransisco with a total of 12371km! We have no doubt that we can reach this by the 16 December.
Anyone can get involved and you can make up your 'steps' however you can. Whether that be walking, running, cycling, rolling, climbing or swimming, simply record your distance and log it with us to be a part of growing OUSET for future Open University students.
First target (Open University campus locations): 2121km, reached 23 October!
Stretch goal (Milton Keynes to New York): 7621km, reached 13 November!
Stretch goal #2 (New York to San Fransisco): 12,371km
Distance progress bar
Log your moves here!
OUSET Recipient
"I thank you for giving me the second chance and for allowing me the opportunity to hopefully give back to society."
Log your moves here!
Who are the Students Association?
The Open University Students Asssociation exists to make a positive difference to all OU students and is run by an elected student Leadership Team.
It houses clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities and support groups you can get involved with, plus much more.
Have an explore of the Association website to find out more!
What is OUSET?
The OU Students Educational Trust (OUSET) is a grant giving trust committed to providing students in severe hardship with access to funds that will help them successfully complete their studies.
Who are OU Fit?
This club is aimed at students supporting each other to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. This group is open to all Open University students, past and present.
The group allows its members to share ideas on healthy eating, fitness training, promoting health activities, promoting a positive outlook on life, and supporting each other to achieve a healthy mind and body.
I can't participate, how else can I support the cause?
- Share the Just Giving Page with friends and family.
- Share the challenge on your social media.
- Find out more about OUSET on their webpage.