OU News

Celebrating Pride month in June 2024

All PGRs are welcome to join in with the OU's celebration of Pride this June. There is a fantastic lineup of events and activities open to OU colleagues and PGRs.

Pride Month is a global tribute to LGBTQ+ culture and achievements and it serves as a time to reflect on the ongoing journey towards equality and inclusion. This year, we will celebrate with a range of talks, workshops and social events that promise to be informative and enjoyable.

23rd May 2024

Changes affecting employees and PGRs who travel on the University’s behalf, plus travel bookers, from 14 May 2024

This briefing applies to all employees and directly registered PGRs who travel (either within the UK or overseas) on the University’s behalf, as well as travel bookers.

17th May 2024

Reminder about Graduate School office drop-ins and appointments

The Graduate School office is open for drop-ins on Tuesday and Wednesday every week. These are also the best day to arrange more in-depth appointments with specific advisers (including Mate who can demo PGR Manager etc). Email [email protected] or call 01908 653806 to book a time.

2nd April 2024

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2023 update

The OU participates in the national Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) every two years. PRES is a valuable way of finding out PGRs’ views about important aspects of their research degree programme. We last participated in PRES 2023 and briefed PGRs on results and planned actions in the All-PGR Town Hall meeting.

15th March 2024