November 10, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Today is the start of #BritishScienceWeek! 💥 The OU’s first science module in 1971 featured a home experiment kit posted out to students, allowing them to turn their kitchens into labs! 🔬
The thread below showcases home experiment kits produced for #OUstudents from 1971 to the present day...
The thread below showcases home experiment kits produced for #OUstudents from 1971 to the present day...
March 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today is the start of #BritishScienceWeek! 💥 The OU’s first science module in 1971 featured a home experiment kit posted out to students, allowing them to turn their kitchens into labs! 🔬
The thread below showcases home experiment kits produced for #OUstudents from 1971 to the present day...
The thread below showcases home experiment kits produced for #OUstudents from 1971 to the present day...
Looking for your next great read? 📖 Tomorrow is #NationalReadABookDay! 🎉
#OUstudents & staff can enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more through Overdrive - all on your own device. 📱💻
Start browsing to see where your next book takes you👉 open.overdrive.com (OU login req)
#OUstudents & staff can enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more through Overdrive - all on your own device. 📱💻
Start browsing to see where your next book takes you👉 open.overdrive.com (OU login req)
September 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Looking for your next great read? 📖 Tomorrow is #NationalReadABookDay! 🎉
#OUstudents & staff can enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more through Overdrive - all on your own device. 📱💻
Start browsing to see where your next book takes you👉 open.overdrive.com (OU login req)
#OUstudents & staff can enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more through Overdrive - all on your own device. 📱💻
Start browsing to see where your next book takes you👉 open.overdrive.com (OU login req)
Our lovely library social media team, post interesting and useful content! #OUStudents @oustudents.bsky.social #OpenUniversity
We've just reached our first 1,000 followers! 🥳🎉 A huge thank you to each and every one of you for becoming part of our Bluesky community. 🦋💙
November 14, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Our lovely library social media team, post interesting and useful content! #OUStudents @oustudents.bsky.social #OpenUniversity
August 24, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Last two training sessions of the year this week. Can't believe what a crazy year this one has been! Love my sessions with students though, always perks me up. #OUStudents #OpenUniversity
December 9, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Last two training sessions of the year this week. Can't believe what a crazy year this one has been! Love my sessions with students though, always perks me up. #OUStudents #OpenUniversity
This month marks 52 years of OU graduation ceremonies - over half a century of celebrating student success! 🎓
Explore our digital archive to see how generations of OU graduates have marked this special milestone: www.open.ac.uk/library/digi...
#OUstudents
Explore our digital archive to see how generations of OU graduates have marked this special milestone: www.open.ac.uk/library/digi...
#OUstudents
June 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This month marks 52 years of OU graduation ceremonies - over half a century of celebrating student success! 🎓
Explore our digital archive to see how generations of OU graduates have marked this special milestone: www.open.ac.uk/library/digi...
#OUstudents
Explore our digital archive to see how generations of OU graduates have marked this special milestone: www.open.ac.uk/library/digi...
#OUstudents
Curious about the hidden art around The Open University campus? 🎨
Our latest YouTube Short offers a quick glimpse at some of the quirkiest pieces on display! 👀👇
youtube.com/shorts/j1CND...
#MiltonKeynes #OUstudents
Our latest YouTube Short offers a quick glimpse at some of the quirkiest pieces on display! 👀👇
youtube.com/shorts/j1CND...
#MiltonKeynes #OUstudents
Explore the #OpenUniversity campus - part one #shorts #campus #miltonkeynes
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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July 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Curious about the hidden art around The Open University campus? 🎨
Our latest YouTube Short offers a quick glimpse at some of the quirkiest pieces on display! 👀👇
youtube.com/shorts/j1CND...
#MiltonKeynes #OUstudents
Our latest YouTube Short offers a quick glimpse at some of the quirkiest pieces on display! 👀👇
youtube.com/shorts/j1CND...
#MiltonKeynes #OUstudents
Well done #teamopen on University Challenge. Bloody nervy. @oustudents.bsky.social #oustudents #oufamily
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Well done #teamopen on University Challenge. Bloody nervy. @oustudents.bsky.social #oustudents #oufamily
📷4️⃣ Kit for current module T176 'Engineering: professions, practice and skills', containing over 100 individual items.
#BritishScienceWeek #OUstudents
#BritishScienceWeek #OUstudents
March 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📷4️⃣ Kit for current module T176 'Engineering: professions, practice and skills', containing over 100 individual items.
#BritishScienceWeek #OUstudents
#BritishScienceWeek #OUstudents
Did you know Library Search can help you explore people as well as resources? 💻🧓🏻👩🏾
Find out how in under 60 seconds... 👇
youtu.be/Kdes7j9baUc
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly tips on getting the most out of Library Search.
#OUstudents
Find out how in under 60 seconds... 👇
youtu.be/Kdes7j9baUc
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly tips on getting the most out of Library Search.
#OUstudents
Exploring related persons in Library Search #shorts #openuniversity #studytips
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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August 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Did you know Library Search can help you explore people as well as resources? 💻🧓🏻👩🏾
Find out how in under 60 seconds... 👇
youtu.be/Kdes7j9baUc
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly tips on getting the most out of Library Search.
#OUstudents
Find out how in under 60 seconds... 👇
youtu.be/Kdes7j9baUc
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly tips on getting the most out of Library Search.
#OUstudents
We're sharing bite-sized YouTube Shorts to help #OUstudents make the most of the Library - from finding the right resources to boosting their #studyskills.
Check out our latest Short mini-series featuring 3 tips on how we support students: youtube.com/shorts/4Jbp4...
More to come - stay tuned! 💙
Check out our latest Short mini-series featuring 3 tips on how we support students: youtube.com/shorts/4Jbp4...
More to come - stay tuned! 💙
3 ways the OU Library supports your studies
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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July 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
We're sharing bite-sized YouTube Shorts to help #OUstudents make the most of the Library - from finding the right resources to boosting their #studyskills.
Check out our latest Short mini-series featuring 3 tips on how we support students: youtube.com/shorts/4Jbp4...
More to come - stay tuned! 💙
Check out our latest Short mini-series featuring 3 tips on how we support students: youtube.com/shorts/4Jbp4...
More to come - stay tuned! 💙
Many new students don’t yet know just how much the Library can support their studies. 💻📖
We’ve created a short video highlighting 3 ways the OU Library can help. Please do share it with your #OUstudents to help them get off to a strong start... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/SYKlE...
We’ve created a short video highlighting 3 ways the OU Library can help. Please do share it with your #OUstudents to help them get off to a strong start... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/SYKlE...
3 must-know OU Library tips to make studying easier #openuniversity #shorts #students
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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September 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Many new students don’t yet know just how much the Library can support their studies. 💻📖
We’ve created a short video highlighting 3 ways the OU Library can help. Please do share it with your #OUstudents to help them get off to a strong start... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/SYKlE...
We’ve created a short video highlighting 3 ways the OU Library can help. Please do share it with your #OUstudents to help them get off to a strong start... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/SYKlE...
Listen for free with Libby! 🎧
#OUstudents and staff can access free audiobooks, from new releases by Meera Syal and John Kenney to classics by George Orwell.
Whether you're commuting, walking or relaxing, there's something for every mood 👉 https://ow.ly/SAJn50ZnblQ
#OUstudents and staff can access free audiobooks, from new releases by Meera Syal and John Kenney to classics by George Orwell.
Whether you're commuting, walking or relaxing, there's something for every mood 👉 https://ow.ly/SAJn50ZnblQ
August 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Listen for free with Libby! 🎧
#OUstudents and staff can access free audiobooks, from new releases by Meera Syal and John Kenney to classics by George Orwell.
Whether you're commuting, walking or relaxing, there's something for every mood 👉 https://ow.ly/SAJn50ZnblQ
#OUstudents and staff can access free audiobooks, from new releases by Meera Syal and John Kenney to classics by George Orwell.
Whether you're commuting, walking or relaxing, there's something for every mood 👉 https://ow.ly/SAJn50ZnblQ
Students may be turning to Generative AI... but do they know the risks? 🤖🤔
Our 'Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use' session helps them think critically and use AI responsibly.
Our latest YouTube Short provides a quick overview 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rt7WI...
#OUstudents
Our 'Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use' session helps them think critically and use AI responsibly.
Our latest YouTube Short provides a quick overview 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rt7WI...
#OUstudents
Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use #openuniversity training sessions #shorts
YouTube video by The Open University Library
youtube.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Students may be turning to Generative AI... but do they know the risks? 🤖🤔
Our 'Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use' session helps them think critically and use AI responsibly.
Our latest YouTube Short provides a quick overview 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rt7WI...
#OUstudents
Our 'Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use' session helps them think critically and use AI responsibly.
Our latest YouTube Short provides a quick overview 👇
youtube.com/shorts/rt7WI...
#OUstudents
Go behind the scenes with us at our in-house Library photoshoot in our latest YouTube Short!
🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/shorts/5p4BO...
Want more fun peeks behind the scenes on campus? Hit subscribe and see what we’re up to next! 💙📚 #OUstudents
🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/shorts/5p4BO...
Want more fun peeks behind the scenes on campus? Hit subscribe and see what we’re up to next! 💙📚 #OUstudents
A day on campus: #BTS in-house Library photoshoot #shorts #oulibrary #openuniversity
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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July 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Go behind the scenes with us at our in-house Library photoshoot in our latest YouTube Short!
🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/shorts/5p4BO...
Want more fun peeks behind the scenes on campus? Hit subscribe and see what we’re up to next! 💙📚 #OUstudents
🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/shorts/5p4BO...
Want more fun peeks behind the scenes on campus? Hit subscribe and see what we’re up to next! 💙📚 #OUstudents
Step into the Library building’s quiet zone! 🤫📖
Our latest What’s in the Library building YouTube Short takes you around the first floor - the perfect space for focused, distraction-free study... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/xk2yq...
Second floor sneak peek coming soon… 👀
#OUstudents #MiltonKeynes
Our latest What’s in the Library building YouTube Short takes you around the first floor - the perfect space for focused, distraction-free study... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/xk2yq...
Second floor sneak peek coming soon… 👀
#OUstudents #MiltonKeynes
Explore the #openuniversity Library building first floor #shorts #miltonkeynes
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Step into the Library building’s quiet zone! 🤫📖
Our latest What’s in the Library building YouTube Short takes you around the first floor - the perfect space for focused, distraction-free study... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/xk2yq...
Second floor sneak peek coming soon… 👀
#OUstudents #MiltonKeynes
Our latest What’s in the Library building YouTube Short takes you around the first floor - the perfect space for focused, distraction-free study... 👇
youtube.com/shorts/xk2yq...
Second floor sneak peek coming soon… 👀
#OUstudents #MiltonKeynes
Please welcome @oustudents.bsky.social to Bluesky! Glad to see @gmjones.bsky.social @aey2dajay.bsky.social also joining. Hopefully lots more #oustudents #openuniversity to come soon
September 5, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Please welcome @oustudents.bsky.social to Bluesky! Glad to see @gmjones.bsky.social @aey2dajay.bsky.social also joining. Hopefully lots more #oustudents #openuniversity to come soon
Studying at a distance doesn’t mean studying alone! 💻👥
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
March 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Studying at a distance doesn’t mean studying alone! 💻👥
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
Did you know that #OUstudents and staff get free access to top-quality newspapers through Library Search - papers you may usually have to pay for? 📰💰
Our latest YouTube Short shows how to quickly find reliable, up-to-date sources right at your fingertips 👇 youtube.com/shorts/_PGEK...
Our latest YouTube Short shows how to quickly find reliable, up-to-date sources right at your fingertips 👇 youtube.com/shorts/_PGEK...
Accessing newspaper articles on Library Search #shorts #openuniversity #studytips
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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August 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Did you know that #OUstudents and staff get free access to top-quality newspapers through Library Search - papers you may usually have to pay for? 📰💰
Our latest YouTube Short shows how to quickly find reliable, up-to-date sources right at your fingertips 👇 youtube.com/shorts/_PGEK...
Our latest YouTube Short shows how to quickly find reliable, up-to-date sources right at your fingertips 👇 youtube.com/shorts/_PGEK...
Looking for easily-digestible resources to support your students? 🤩
Our new YouTube Shorts share quick study tips on using the online Library - from online training sessions to hidden search tricks, all in under a minute.
Perfect to pass on to #OUstudents! 👇 www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniv...
Our new YouTube Shorts share quick study tips on using the online Library - from online training sessions to hidden search tricks, all in under a minute.
Perfect to pass on to #OUstudents! 👇 www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniv...
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Looking for easily-digestible resources to support your students? 🤩
Our new YouTube Shorts share quick study tips on using the online Library - from online training sessions to hidden search tricks, all in under a minute.
Perfect to pass on to #OUstudents! 👇 www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniv...
Our new YouTube Shorts share quick study tips on using the online Library - from online training sessions to hidden search tricks, all in under a minute.
Perfect to pass on to #OUstudents! 👇 www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniv...
Do you need space to study or to borrow books from your local university library? 💻📚
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
January 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Do you need space to study or to borrow books from your local university library? 💻📚
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
Need a quick way to remind #OUstudents where to turn for support?
Our new YouTube Short highlights how our 24/7 Library Helpdesk can assist with everything from research queries to referencing issues 👉 youtube.com/shorts/Plugu...
Share with students & remind them to subscribe for weekly tips. ▶️
Our new YouTube Short highlights how our 24/7 Library Helpdesk can assist with everything from research queries to referencing issues 👉 youtube.com/shorts/Plugu...
Share with students & remind them to subscribe for weekly tips. ▶️
OU Library #studytips - Library helpdesk #shorts #oulibrary #openuniversity
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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July 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Need a quick way to remind #OUstudents where to turn for support?
Our new YouTube Short highlights how our 24/7 Library Helpdesk can assist with everything from research queries to referencing issues 👉 youtube.com/shorts/Plugu...
Share with students & remind them to subscribe for weekly tips. ▶️
Our new YouTube Short highlights how our 24/7 Library Helpdesk can assist with everything from research queries to referencing issues 👉 youtube.com/shorts/Plugu...
Share with students & remind them to subscribe for weekly tips. ▶️