Student Voice Week

What is Student Voice Week?

A collaboration between Open SU and the Open University, Student Voice Week is your chance to speak up, share ideas, and shape the future of the Open University. Throughout the week you can join interactive workshops, live Q&A sessions and discussion forums covering key topics impacting OU students.

This is an opportunity to be a part of the discussion and share your thoughts on the things that really matter to you. Check out all of the events happening below and use the event pages to book your free place on the sessions relevant to you.

Unsure what sessions you'd like to sign up for yet? Not a problem! Simply fill in this form and we'll prompt you a week before Student Voice Week starts to sign up for your chosen sessions.

Student Voice Week schedule - register today!

Welcome to Student Voice Week: 15th November 11am - noon; Microsoft Teams; Shape your OU; Student Voice Week

Life and Learning: The OU Graduate Experience: 15th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Graduate voice: What I wish I knew – Life before, during and after the OU!; Student Voice Week

OU Life and Real Life: A Welcome for Student Carers: 16th November 11am - noon; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Generative AI skills for career success: 16th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; What do you want to learn about AI for career success?; Student Voice Week

Supporting your wellbeing through creative reflection: 17th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Studying sustainably: The impact of technology on our planet: 17th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Studying sustainably: The impact of AI and tech on our planet; Student Voice Week

Using OU Software for Effective Studying: 17th November 7pm - 8pm; Microsoft Teams; Making Use of OU Software for Effective Studying; Student Voice Week

Digital & AI Skills and Capabilities: 18th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Simplifying your study journey: 18th November 1pm - 2pm; Microsoft Teams; How can we make your study journey smoother?; Student Voice Week

Transgender inclusion at the OU: 18th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Learning and assessment priorities at the OU: 18th November 7pm - 8pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Higher education fees and funding in Northern Ireland: 19th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Mumentum: shaping change for parents: 19th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

OU in Scotland: 19th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

The international student experience - morning session: 19th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Being part of the OU community: 19th November 1pm - 2pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Highlighting neurodivergent voices at the OU: 19th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Help us shape your study calendar: 19th November 7pm - 8pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

FBL: Masters in Management: 20th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

WELS, your learning, your voice: Understanding Me as a Learner: 20th November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Ask the Deans: 20th November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

The international student experience - evening session: 20th November 7pm - 8pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Y Gymraeg yn y Brifysgol Agored/Welsh at the Open University: 20th November 7pm - 8pm; Microsoft Teams; Welsh at the Open University; Student Voice Week

Belonging with FASS: Shape your student community: 21st November noon - 1pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Curriculum Development and Student Voice: 21st November 1pm - 2pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

Learning by doing with careers and employability: 21st November 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Student Voice Week

FAQs

Who can participate in Student Voice Week?

All Open University students are invited to get involved with Student Voice Week.

Why should I get involved?

Because it’s your chance to shape the OU experience! By sharing your views, you help improve courses, support, and policies. It’s also a great way to connect with other students and have your voice heard by university and Open SU leaders.

How will my feedback be used?

Your feedback is reviewed by OU staff, Union representatives, and decision-makers to identify what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
It helps shape course design, student support, and university policies, ensuring real changes are made based on what students say.

Who can be contacted with queries and questions?

Please reach out to mailto:Student-Consultation-Office@open.ac.uk.