In this interactive session, Keetie will discuss the power of empathy in addressing socioeconomic injustice. Innate in all of us, empathy lays a foundation for action – big and small – to fight poverty and inequality in the UK and around the world. Join this session to be challenged about your own preconceptions about poverty, learn about the 3Rs of empathy, and be inspired about what you can do to create positive social change.

How to join:

Head to the Welcome Week conversation on OU Student Connect, where all event links will be posted on Friday 26 September (the day before Welcome Week begins).

This ensures that only OU students can access Welcome Week events. You don't need to create an account; you will be redirected to your OU login page and can join OU Students Connect that way.

Please read our Code of Conduct before joining this session and keep this in mind when taking part.

This session will be recorded and shared on our website. By attending, you consent to your name and video appearing in the recording (you will be able to turn your camera off).