Freshers Fortnight

FRESHERS

Freshers Fortnight has now finished (22 January - 4 February 2024). The next Freshers Fortnight is coming soon in September - October 2024, see you there!

C heck out the OU Students Association's 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)

Discover Freshers Fortnight

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 Freshers and other useful information for new and returning OU students.
Freshers mailing list Sign up to our Freshers mailing list to receive updates about Freshers!
Societies, Clubs and Groups Explore our Student Groups and join like-minded individuals, take part in activities and learn something new!

Featured Events

Disabled Students Group Drop-in: 9th May 6:30pm - 8pm; Online; The Disabled Students Group Drop-in.

Disabled Students Group Drop-in: 13th June 6:30pm - 8pm; Online; The Disabled Students Group Drop-in.

Disabled Students Group Drop-in: 11th July 6:30pm - 8pm; Online; The Disabled Students Group Drop-in.

Disabled Students Group Drop-in: 8th August 6:30pm - 8pm; Online; The Disabled Students Group Drop-in.

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Meet your Representatives

Image of Margaret Greenaway. Text reads Margaret Greenaway President

Image of Gareth Jones. Text reads: Gareth Jones, Deputy President

Image of Lou Robinson. Text reads: Lou Robinson, VP Engagement

Image of Cazzandra Flowers. Text Reads: Cazzandra Flowers VP Community

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Programme

Take a look at the round-up of special events happening during Freshers Fortnight. Take a look at our events page for more information.

Image shows the Freshers week programme.

Image shows the Freshers week programme

Download our Digital Freebies!

Click an image to download your PDF Planner!

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