Welcome Week

WELCOME WEEK

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Welcome Week has now finished! Visit the Students Association website for year-round events and ways to get involved with your student community.

Slides and resources:

International students meet-up useful links (PDF)

Study Tips slides (PDF)

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Competitions We have some fantastic competitions and prize draws for you to win amazing prizes over Freshers across lots of events and activities!
Events See what events and talks are going on. Hear from our officers, meet new people and take part in activities!
FAQs and Useful Info Come and find answers to your frequently asked questions about Welcome Week and other useful information for new and returning OU students.
Join the mailing list Sign up to our Welcome Week mailing list to receive the latest updates!
Societies, Clubs and Groups Explore our Student Groups and join like-minded individuals, take part in activities and learn something new!
Support Groups At the Association, we have some great groups to support our students throughout their Open University journey.

Featured Events

STEM Faculty's Welcome Week events: 18th September midnight - 9th October midnight; Online

Welcome Fair: 27th September 11am - 3pm; The Open University, Betty Boothroyd Library, Walton Hall, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Litter pick: 27th September 2:30pm - 3:30pm; The Open University, Betty Boothroyd Library, Walton Hall, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Welcome Week kick off!: 27th September 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams

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Meet your Representatives

Image of Natalie Baker. Text reads Natalie Baker President

Image of Andrew Wilson. Text reads: Andrew Wilson, Deputy President

Image of Katie Hickmott. Text reads: Katie Hickmott, VP academic student voice.

Image of Nichola Connolly. Text reads:Nichola Connolly, VP Student Representation

Image of Ross Thorn. Text Reads: Ross Thorne, VP Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Image of Jethro Tieman. Text reads Jethro Tieman, Sustainability Rep

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Programme

We're working hard to bring you a full programme of events for the next Welcome Week in 2025! In the meantime. take a look at our events page to find out what's happening at the Students Association.

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