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Groups
Subject Groups
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A mutual support forum for students of K225, Diverse perspectives on mental health. |
K225 study buddy group |
Paula Kovacs | 9 | Join | |
| Berkshire/Buckinghamshire Study Group |
Berkshire/Buckinghamshire Study & Social Group |
Lesley Rennie | 1 | 4 | Join |
| D171 Introduction to Counselling |
A group for students of the course D171 Introduction to Counselling. |
Siriagm - | 6 | 50 | Join |
| DD303 Cognitive Psychology, 2013 |
DD303 Psychology, 2013, open forum |
Tracey Rochester | 2 | 8 | Join |
| Derby DD101 Study group |
To provide support to each other via group posts, web chats and face to face study groups of those studying the DD101 either towards their Psychology |
Emma Donald | 2 | 6 | Join |
| Discovering Psychology DSE141 May 2012 |
Peer support for study |
Marilyn Brandwood | 12 | 43 | Join |
| DSE 141 Phsychology - Oct 2012 start |
To discuss studies, form study groups and help and support each other |
Emma Tallon | 6 | 30 | Join |
| DSE141 & DD131 |
Support group for the DSE141 & DD131 Modules and general dicussion |
Nicola Slater | 3 | 1 | Request membership |
| DSE141 and Psychology degree study buddy |
DSE141 study buddy |
Hayley Cox | 3 | Join | |
| DSE141 Discovering Psychology |
DSE141 Nov 2011 Starters |
Les Haworth | 16 | 154 | Join |
| DSE212 Exploring Psychology |
A meeting place/discussion forum for Oct 2011 DSE212 students |
Elena Fraser | 14 | 48 | Join |
| ED 209 Psychology |
ED 209 Psychology |
Matthew Ingram | 1 | 1 | Request membership |
| Is there anybody out there starting SDK125 in 2011?? |
A group for anybody who is starting SDK125 in october 2011 who wants to meet others starting the course. |
Hannah Bryers | 1 | 8 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A150 |
Discuss all things A150 |
Danielle H | 2 | 8 | Join |
| A151 Making sense of things |
revision of module |
Roberta Vaccargiu | 7 | Join | |
| A174 Start writing fiction |
This is the place to come if you've studied/are studying the OU's Start writing fiction course |
Robyn Bateman | 30 | 105 | Join |
| A200 Exploring history: Medieval to modern |
A200 Exploring History study group - Discuss the module, assignments, study tips, and share ideas |
Samantha Pearson | 3 | Join | |
| A215 Creative Writing! :) |
A215 Creative Writing group |
Rhianne Hadley | 23 | 38 | Join |
| A222 |
A222 Exploring Philosophy |
Sally James | 2 | 24 | Join |
| A224 survivors |
music modules; A224; former students stay in touch |
Diane Coleman | 4 | 36 | Join |
| A251 November 2011 Starters |
A251 November 2011 Starters |
Debrah Hepworth | 2 | 5 | Join |
| AA100 |
English language and literature |
Mary Konstantaki | 4 | 23 | Join |
| AA100 Arts Past and Present South Yorkshire Group! |
Art Past and present in South Yorkshire. |
Gemma Lee | 1 | 3 | Join |
| AA100 Feb 2013 |
Anyone studying the AA100 in Feb 2013 |
Emily Woodham | 2 | 27 | Join |
| AA100 October 2011 |
AA100 October 2011 |
Robert Lewis | 6 | 14 | Join |
| AA100 October 2013 |
A forum for discussion both academic and social for the 2013 AA100 Intake |
Molly Stoker | 17 | Join | |
| AA100 starting in February..... |
A100 starting in February |
Kerry Smith | 6 | 73 | Join |
| AA100 The Arts Past and Present |
Arts |
Dermot Fleming | 34 | 336 | Join |
| Are You Made of The 'Write' Stuff? |
Creative writing discussions books current affairs poetry stories observations |
Georgina Jane Petty | 1 | 1 | Request membership |
| Creative writing partner/s wanted |
Creative writing partner/s wanted |
Gabriele-Isabel... | 2 | 12 | Join |
| For the Enjoyment and Debate of Philosophical Inquiry |
A group for OU students interested in moral, ethical and social issues through philosophy |
Michael Douse | 10 | 43 | Join |
| Open University History Society |
For all interested in the study of history |
Ruth Barbour | 9 | 75 | Join |
| Open University Poetry Society |
OU Poets, The Poetry Society of the Open University |
Adrian Green | 4 | 45 | Join |
| Platform Newbie |
Platform Newbie |
Pauline Jennings | 1 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 - Computing and IT (BSc) |
A group for people studying the new B62 degree in Computing and IT |
James Beaumont | 23 | 119 | Join |
| BSc CIT (B62) Feb 2012 |
BSc CIT (B62) Feb 2012 |
Peter Lesko | 3 | Join | |
| Cisco Networking |
Talk about any aspect of Sisco Networking |
Prince Dissi | 2 | 12 | Join |
| Democratic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) delivering on-page content value |
Democratic SEO for SPAM free website publication of your ideas and knowledge on the www. |
Anton Hinxman | 1 | 1 | Request membership |
| Digital Technologies pathway (oct 2013) |
Digital Technologies Pathway Group join in and share your thoughts on the course. |
Stephen Collings | 1 | Request membership | |
| Microsoft Server Technologies |
For everyone interested in Microsoft Server Technologies |
Ivanka Ivanova | 4 | 19 | Join |
| MT264 Exam Discussion |
MT264 Examination Discussion |
James Parrett | 1 | Closed |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Leadership - Starting October 2012 |
For all the students enrolled on the BA (Hons) Business & Leadership |
Clare Jones-Anthony | 5 | 13 | Join |
| Business Degree with International Development |
Business Studies |
Mark Sutherland | 5 | 4 | Join |
| DB123 You and your money personal finance in context |
DB123 support forum |
Nuno Santos | 1 | 14 | Join |
| From B190 to bookkeeping business |
This group is for anyone who how intends to or has set up their own book keeping business. |
Sylvia Collins | 2 | 45 | Join |
| MBAMumsandDads |
This group is for people trying to balance family life with MBA study. |
Lubna Reid | 1 | 2 | Join |
| OU Business School (Dublin) Alumni Association |
For all past and present OU Business School (Ireland-Dublin) Alumni. |
Adrian McMahon | 4 | 1 | Request membership |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry |
For students interested in and studying chemistry-related courses. |
Sally Ford | 17 | 51 | Join |
| Exploring Science S104 Oct 2013 |
Peer support group for those on the same course. |
Leisa Merrick | 1 | Join | |
| Fusion |
Fusion - The Open University Physics and Astronomy Society |
Yvonne Sutton | 1 | 73 | Join |
| Health Sciences |
A group for all Open University students who are interested in health sciences and/or those who are studying health sciences modules and qualification |
Sarah Burge | 18 | 75 | Join |
| Life Sciences |
For all members of the OU community interested in the life sciences |
Alan Russell | 34 | 18 | Request membership |
| OUSEDS |
OU Students for the Exploration and Development of Space |
Nancy Hine | 3 | 24 | Join |
| Plants and people (S173) |
Welcome to the group for the OU course Plants and People (S173) |
YvonneCook | 8 | 15 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Support for those with CFS (ME) |
Fiona Lockyer | 5 | 62 | Join |
| Exam |
Exams |
Terri Schadek | 1 | 8 | Join |
| Health and Social Care courses |
For those studying within this subject, come on in and grab a chair while I'll go stick the kettle on. |
Emma Shawcross | 28 | 116 | Join |
| K101 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
Sharing views |
Sally Mullan | 1 | 39 | Join |
| k101 health social care |
new to group |
Katherine Jones | 15 | 134 | Join |
| K260 Death and Dying |
For current, past and potential students of K260 Death and Dying |
Site Admin | 7 | 47 | Join |
| Nursing |
A celebration of nurses and nursing |
Robyn Bateman | 16 | 10 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Greek |
Would you like to continue your Classical Greek studies? Join the group |
Jenny Bond | 1 | Join | |
| Francophiles |
Students of French |
Julie Yeates | 47 | Join | |
| German |
Scottish German Language and Culture Group |
Walenty Smernicki | 18 | 43 | Join |
| Hier spricht man Deutsch! |
German |
Jackie Nunn | 13 | 44 | Join |
| L140 En Rumbo: Intermediate Spanish, Feb 2012 |
L140 En Rumbo: Intermediate Spanish, Feb 2012 |
Lesley O'mara | 2 | 18 | Join |
| L185 |
A group for people starting L185 in Feb 2012, to build a community group for discussion and support |
Clair Hopson | 1 | Request membership | |
| L185 English for Academic Purposes Online, Feb 2012 |
A group for those studying L185 English for Academic Purposes Online, which begins in February 2012. |
Lesley O'mara | 1 | 7 | Join |
| Portales: beginners' Spanish |
Chat about the OU's Spanish course Portales: beginners' Spanish (L194) |
scott_russon | 2 | 69 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Week 21 - 27 March |
A group for people planning activities for Climate Change Week. |
Yvonne Cook | 15 | 22 | Join |
| OU grads working in Aid, Development, Humanitarian & NGO efforts |
OU grads working in Aid, Development, Humanitarian & NGO efforts |
Jayne Cravens | 1 | Request membership |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology and Psychological Studies |
Criminology and Psychological Studies |
Diane Halliwell | 1 | 25 | Join |
| D821: Investigating the psychological world |
A place for the last round of students going through "D821: Investigating the psychological world" to meet. |
Damien Ryan | 13 | 21 | Join |
| DD101 October 2012 |
DD101 |
Przemyslaw Lastun | 1 | 47 | Join |
| DD101 October 2013 |
To encourage communication |
Stephon Muraldo... | 1 | Join | |
| DD101 study group Leeds oct 13 |
Study group for all starting a new course |
Leanne Holdsworth | 1 | Join | |
| DD205 |
Discuss all things |
Johann Hattingh | 5 | Join | |
| Introduction to the Social Sciences |
Helping each other to work through the study |
Simeon Hope | 8 | 112 | Join |
| POLITICS |
Social Political Group |
Adrian Miles | 1 | 1 | Request membership |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E111 support group |
Support group for those studying the E111 module |
Danielle Canavan | 2 | 13 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E214 - Equality, participation and inclusion: Learning from each other |
A meeting place/discussion forum for Feb 2010 E214 students |
Sara Pulfer | 6 | 11 | Join |
| EdD students' cafe |
This is a social space for all EdD students to chat and share ideas. |
Christine Gardner | 2 | 15 | Join |
| IMA Brazil |
Art & Science through Mathematics and Technology |
Ima Brazil | 1 | 3 | Join |
| Open Degree Students |
A group for Open degree students or those thinking about starting an Open Degree to discuss module choices, study challenges and anything else... |
Nicola Simpson | 7 | 80 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Mathematical Sciences degree |
Anyone doing Maths and Social Sciences |
Estibaliz Paez | 8 | 10 | Join |
| MST121 Using Mathematics |
Using Mathematics |
Peter Lloyd | 5 | 76 | Join |
| MU123 Discovering Mathematics |
For anyone studying MU123 Discovering Mathematics |
James Ison | 6 | 61 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law W100 February 2013 |
Law W100 |
Laura Thurman | 2 | 41 | Join |
| OU Law Society (OULS) |
OU Law Society group |
Juliette Frangos | 4 | 138 | Join |
| OU Law Society Scotland |
A forum for Scottish law students |
Garrett Keenahan | 2 | 1 | Join |
Interest Groups
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Calm down dear!" |
Sound off about personal experiences of inequality. |
Sarah Hawkins | 1 | 4 | Join |
| Learning at Work Day |
A place to share what you learn at work |
Robyn Bateman | 12 | 10 | Join |
| OU Geocaching |
Place for fellow Geocaching OU students to get together |
Alan Jones | 3 | 20 | Join |
| OU research stories |
Home to some of the many OU research stories |
Robyn Bateman | 62 | 4 | Join |
| OUCC |
Open University Chapel Choir |
Ester Harries | 3 | Join | |
| Societies Standing Committee - INACTIVE GROUP |
SSC Platform group |
Juliette Frangos | 1 | Invite only | |
| T189 Digital Photography: creating and sharing better images |
T189 Digital photography: creating and sharing better images |
Jackie Nunn | 1 | 34 | Join |
| The Societies Standing Committee |
The Societies Standing Committee |
Juliette Frangos | 1 | 5 | Request membership |
| Universities Week |
A group to celebrate universities |
Robyn Bateman | 28 | 5 | Join |
| Welcome to Platform |
An introduction to Platform, the OU's community website |
Robyn Bateman | 11 | 177 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Radio |
CQ CQ calling all ham radio operators! A group for OU students that share "The Greatest of all Scientific Hobbies". |
Alan Wyatt | 1 | 4 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asexuality |
Asexuals at OU |
Sally-Ann Winter | 1 | Request membership | |
| Correlation Street |
Stories from a mathematics classroom |
Jonny Griffiths | 5 | Join | |
| E100 Oct 2011 |
E100 October 2011, study support group. |
Waheeda Khan | 1 | 14 | Join |
| Happy OU Friends |
chill out |
Andy Drew | 4 | Join | |
| Islam |
islam, sunnah, evidence, muslim |
Syed Hussaini | 3 | 1 | Request membership |
| MATHS Y162 |
Maths |
Jaidev Birk | 1 | 4 | Join |
| Open University East Anglia - Social Group |
Opne University East Anglia Social Group |
Zoe Wells | 1 | 16 | Join |
| Open University Graduates |
A group for OU graduates of any age, background or interests. |
Ramsey Hertzog | 1 | 7 | Join |
| OU Highlands and Islands Folk |
A group for those living and working in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. |
Susan Simpson | 2 | 6 | Join |
| Photography club |
Whether digital or traditional film, this is the place to talk about all things photographic |
Maxine France | 12 | 155 | Join |
| Support for OU Students with Fibromyalgia or Similar Conditions. |
a support network for OU students with fibromyalgia or similar conditions. |
Samantha Watkiss | 2 | 1 | Request membership |
| The 100-Word Bible |
100 chapters of 100 words each taking you through the Bible |
Jonny Griffiths | 2 | 8 | Join |
| The Higher and Distance Education in Prison Research Group (HDEPRG) |
HDEPRG provides information for and by researchers into higher and distance education in prison |
Anne Pike | 1 | 6 | Join |
| U211 English Language |
This is for people who study English and want to meet other students ;) |
Sandra Winter | 1 | 4 | Join |
| Video lectures |
Bitesize video lectures from OU academics |
Robyn Bateman | 19 | 3 | Join |
| Volunteering |
Volunteering - get involved! |
Jenny Bond | 16 | 48 | Join |
| West Midlands Students |
Whos studying from the West Midlands? |
Bhav Patel | 2 | 9 | Join |
| y181 |
y181 |
Paul Foster | 1 | Join | |
| y181 |
y181 |
Paul Foster | 1 | Join | |
| y181 |
''y181 |
Paul Foster | 1 | Join | |
| YOUR POETRY HERE !! Share your talent folks xxx |
Open poetry room for all to share, comment and criticise |
Rebecca Hawkins | 6 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Open University Graduates |
AOUG membership open to all OU graduates |
Ramsey Hertzog | 61 | 10 | Request membership |
| Graduates' and Alumni Forum |
This is an opportunity for graduates of the OU to give their ideas on the way forward for the OU. |
Petrina Stevens | 6 | 11 | Join |
| Graduation |
A place to talk about degree ceremonies, graduates and graduating |
Robyn Bateman | 66 | 85 | Join |
| Memories of U221 and U207 |
Reflections on U221 and U207 |
Gill Kirkup | 5 | Join | |
| OpenMinds 2012 |
The group associated with alumni magazine OpenMinds |
Robyn Bateman | 4 | 32 | Join |
| OpenMinds 2013 |
The Open University magazine for Alumni |
Jenny Bond | 1 | 13 | Join |
| Tadpoles |
Evolving creatively; spreading the Word |
Gill Stafford | 1 | 5 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism & Aspergers Syndrome |
A group for anyone on the Autistic Spectrum |
Rachel White | 3 | 21 | Join |
| OU Carers Group |
Support, advice, information, comment, views and more for all those in a caring role |
Jane Matthews | 8 | 48 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be a TV Expert |
A group for experts who want to find out how TV works, be considered for TV programmes and discuss TV/TV Experts in general. |
Claire Richmond | 1 | 3 | Join |
| Crime fiction |
From books to TV to film, this is the place to talk about crime fiction |
Robyn Bateman | 8 | 41 | Join |
| Movies |
From black-and-white classics to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, here is the place to discuss everthing film related. |
scott_russon | 10 | 55 | Join |
| Reality TV |
Platform's 'water-cooler' area to chat about all the latest events in all the 'hottest' reality tv shows |
Maxine France | 3 | 7 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Club |
The place to talk about books, books, glorious books. |
Site Admin | 95 | 1,206 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current affairs |
OU Current Affairs Group |
Site Admin | 45 | 467 | Join |
| International Women's Day |
Celebrating International Women's Day 2011 |
Robyn Bateman | 36 | 18 | Join |
| Race Online 2012 |
A place for 'digital champions' supporting Race Online 2012 to share experience |
Jane Matthews | 45 | 328 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food, glorious food |
Discuss food, from recommending restaurants, cooking help, and recipe tips and advice |
scott_russon | 9 | 56 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football/Soccer (All Leagues Welcome) |
Football fans. Sports |
Danielle H | 1 | 6 | Join |
| Mountaineering Society |
Walking, scrambling and climbing in the great outdoors |
Penny Johnson | 6 | 34 | Join |
| Olympics: London 2012 |
Join the build-up ahead of London 2012 |
Robyn Bateman | 56 | 29 | Join |
| Scuba Diving |
Scuba Diving |
Geoff Skeats | 6 | 6 | Request membership |
| Sports Stadia Stewards |
Discussion group for safety/spectator stewards at any uk sports stadia |
Kevin Clay | 2 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh from A-levels? |
For young students with a qualification that can get them somewhere else. Let's vent our ambitions here! |
Aisha Abdullahi | 3 | 17 | Request membership |
| Gnosis! The OU Pagan and Occult Society |
For students and staff with an interest in Paganism and/or the Occult |
Therese Whitelock | 11 | 50 | Join |
| Innovation and sharing research |
Innovation in revision |
Nick Copeman | 1 | Join | |
| Open Degree Students Oct 2012 |
Open Degree Students Oct 2012 |
Jo Jeffries | 1 | 8 | Join |
| Open University Northern Ireland Students |
For Open University Students who live in Northern Ireland |
Laura Craig | 1 | 12 | Join |
| Open University Students Association in Scotland |
Open University Students Assocation in Scotland |
Susan Beech | 44 | 105 | Join |
| Openings - students past and present |
A forum for Openings students - past and present - to share their experiences of the level 1 introductory modules covering a range of topics. |
Chris Nelson | 7 | 58 | Join |
| OU Activists |
A place to discuss and organise opposition to cuts and fees, and to support the OU's emancipatory social mission |
Ben Pritchett | 4 | 3 | Request membership |
| OU Latter-day Saints (Mormons) |
Group for Latter-day Saints / Mormons and anyone interrested in Mormonism |
Paulo Rolaco Pereira | 1 | 9 | Request membership |
| OU people stories |
A collection of aspiring student and alumni stories |
Robyn Bateman | 80 | 7 | Join |
| OU Students South West |
OU Students South West |
Jo Hanson | 2 | 44 | Join |
| OU | LGBT |
A group for LGBT Open University Students and Staff |
Phil Wilson | 3 | 69 | Join |
| OUSA (our friends in the) North |
OUSA North - Open University Students Association |
Caz Walton | 7 | 9 | Request membership |
| OUSA East of England |
Open University Students Association in the East of England |
Graham Wager | 11 | 74 | Join |
| Students and Alumni in the US |
OU Students and Alumni that live in the United States |
Melissa Medders | 6 | 11 | Join |
| Students with Disabilities |
Studying with a disability. |
Amy Bowman | 9 | 52 | Join |
| Study Group for L185 |
Study Group for L185 |
Carla Townsend | 2 | Join | |
| The Open University Christian Union Group |
A group for Christian staff and students to encourage each other in their faith and arrange to meet together in prayer and praise. |
Dan Golding | 30 | 66 | Join |
| Young students (18 to 25) |
Aged 18 to 25? Studying with the OU or thinking of doing so? Then join this group! |
Robyn Bateman | 76 | 235 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Lovers |
Music |
Reza Mills | 8 | 34 | Join |
| Group | Description | Manager | Posts | Members | Join Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OU parents |
The place for OU parents to chat and share advice, support and help about the highs and lows of being a working, studying, juggling parent |
Maxine France | 28 | 139 | Join |
Platform Groups
Our groups area is where you can link up with people studying the same subject, on the same course, living in the same area, with the same interests - or any other point of connection you choose. We suggest you take a look around first to see which groups area already live on Platform. You can join as many as you wish, and once you're a member, and are logged into Platform, you can contribute news, ideas, links, leads; comment on other members' posts; create and vote in polls, start discussion theads and tell each other about events.
You can also set up your own group if your course, hobby or other area of interest isn't covered (remember to add it to one of te subject or interest categories available so that others can find it!). It's then up to you as administrator of the group to decide whether you want to share the running of the group with all its members or manage its smooth-running yourself or with a few others.
Common sense will almost certainly see you through but as with all other areas of this site, and other OU sites, we need to mention the small print: anything you do here is governed by usual OU computing code of conduct and associated terms and conditions.