Katie Hickmott

Your voice matters, I’m here to listen and put your concerns and comments into action. OU Students Association Vice President Student Voice 2024-26 @OUstudents

[Scott Harvey-Whittle @Open_STEM]

The North-West "In-Person" Meetup Event.
15th March 2025 1pm - 3pm
Manchester Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester.

Look forward to seeing you there.
@OpenUniversity
@OUstudents
@OU_STEM

[OpenLearn @OUFreeLearning]

'Introduction to adolescent mental health' has already helped more than 15,000 learners understand the multifaceted nature of #adolescent #mentalhealth, and to appreciate the variety of strategies that can be employed to support #youngpeople.

Enrol today: https://t.co/gDkbTG8YH2

[OU Students @OUstudents]

Be in with a chance to win £500 by completing our Commercial Services survey today! 🎉 Exciting changes are coming to the Association, and we want your input! Have your say on the OU Shop, merchandise, and other services that impact you.

🔗 https://t.co/MtUbFzl3gr

[OU Students @OUstudents]

The 2025 By-Elections are just around the corner, and if you're interested in finding out more about what it's like to lead your Association, these drop-in sessions will allow you to meet current Student Leaders and ask any questions you have.

🔗https://t.co/lAwDcqkpwD

[Jethro Tieman @OpenSustainRep]

If you want to do something to help hedgehogs in 30 seconds, sign this petition. It proposes adding hedgehogs to the Wildlife and Countryside Act. This will add more protection for these animals which are now on the endangered species list. 

@OUstudents

https://t.co/n2VNOx5uiO

[Play Wales @PlayWales]

It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (3 – 9 Feb)

Play is essential for children’s mental health. Through play, children develop resilience, which contributes to their emotional wellbeing.

Take a look at our film, where children explain the importance of play for mental health.🎥

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Race Equality Week
Day 3- Inclusive Language
Being inclusive, It’s about the way we communicate. These can be seen as a barrier to how someone feels included into communities but I see it as a gift because it allows other people to educate themselves to be non-judgmental.

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

@OUstudents #Oustudents I’m very excited to announce that the OU and the OU Students Association that we have re-joined Hedgehog Friendly Campus

I am part of the Hedgehog Friendly Campus Working Group along with other SLT members.

https://t.co/3w8sS382yn

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Race Equality Week Day 2:

You might catch yourself thinking, "I’ve had it tough, too" or "I have worked hard to get where
I am." Having privilege does not negate your hard work or personal challenges.

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Action I will take:

- Post around Race Equality Week to educate others.
- Encourage appropriate language in meetings to make the environment more inclusive.
- Attend a ‘Race And’ event hosted by race Equality Matters

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Race Equality Week @OUstudents #OUstudents
Day 1:

44% of respondents say their company’s hiring practice do not reflect an understanding of intersectionality

What actions will you take? I’ll post mine in the comments.

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

@Open_STEM @OUstudents

Hi  everyone, Christmas Day Social event is happening for anyone that needs support it can be a lonely time for some or you don’t celebrate Christmas. It will be run by your Faculty Rep STEM (Scott)  

Event: Christmas Day Social/Drop-in
Date: 25/12/2024
Times: 12pm to 4pm
Meetings Link: https://t.co/6fOaiUdXIq: The Students Association recognise that being an OU Student can be quite isolating. Especially on events such as Christmas. At the OU and the Association, we like to be inclusive and all OU Students are invited to join us for our Christmas Day Social.
 There will be games chatting and just general festive fun.

[Student Minds @StudentMindsOrg]

The government have difficult decisions to make, but neglecting mental health funding mustn't be one of them.

Our communities won't benefit from investment in other areas when they're too unwell to thrive. We're proud to sign this open letter and will keep advocating for you 🧡

[Charon Gates MEd (Open) @OpenWELS]

Please join our @Open Wales Representative and our Vice President Tommorrow at 7.30 pm for a Christmas Social further information can be found here
https://t.co/kpBGiEer7F

[UN Development @UNDP]

Ensuring no one is left behind is at the 💙 of what we do.

Let’s deliver on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and reduce inequality within and among countries.

Learn more on why the #GlobalGoals matter: https://t.co/In4bwOhGYP

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Great event for student carers to join :)

[The OU Centre for Scholarship and Innovation WELS @OU_Praxis]

It is nearly time for the first #ScholarshipMatters Seminar, 16th December 24 at 14.00. Dr Liz King will speak on Practice Tutors' views on supporting student nurses requiring reasonable adjustments in placement. Register. @OU_WELS #StudentNurses #HealthcareEducation

[The Open University @OpenUniversity]

⭐ EXCITING NEWS ⭐

We're thrilled to share that the team behind Planet Earth III have won a Shorty Impact Award 🏅🤩

The team won Gold Honor in Creative Use of Technology for the series. 🌎

HUGE congrats! More info ⬇️

https://t.co/qXPrDQdgAp

#shortyawards #PlanetEarth

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

@OUstudents I’m happy to announce that alongside other SLT I have completed my Campaign and Advocacy Training. It will help us with future projects and it’s shown us how to campaign effectively to avoid legal implications :)

[Katie Hickmott @_OpenVoice]

Congratulations 🎉 Let’s go OpenUni 🤞🫶

[OU Students @OUstudents]

At the gong it’s Open 180, Durham 115. A thrilling performance from #TeamOpen sees them heading into the quarter-finals! GO TEAM!