Definition of the Day OU Psychology & Counselling have launched the 'Definition of the Day' tweets. Inspired by Susie Dent’s 'Word of the Day' Tweets, our very own Dr Camilla Elphick developed this idea for FASS students and psychologists, who has posted this first Tweet (please see below). In the Definition of the Day tweets… Continue reading Students! Psychology terms explained!
Category: Student support
Are you an OU student and a carer?
The OU has released a carers bursary. “Our Carers’ Bursary offers a £250 award to registered students providing unpaid care to a friend or family member who, due to an illness, disability, mental health condition, or addiction, cannot cope without their care.” For more information, go to this link: http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/fees-and-funding/carers-bursary
Finished your module? Find out about the OU’s support services for careers and employability
Catrin Davies is an Open University Careers and Employability Consultant. She and her colleagues support OU students all over the UK, and in fact all over the world, with their career thinking and actions. She offers some advice and a link to a new Careers and Employability Services Support Pack. As you reach the end… Continue reading Finished your module? Find out about the OU’s support services for careers and employability
A happy end to your module?
At the end of the academic year, some students will finish their modules with satisfaction, but others may feel a sense of incompleteness. Dr Jenny Lynden offers some advice. It’s the end the end of another academic year and many students who have been able to complete their module will be relieved that coursework has… Continue reading A happy end to your module?