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The Open University Students Association Affiliated Societies
O U S A provides support to students wishing to establish their own societies. These are largely autonomous organisations based on specific areas of interest for students.
Where websites or facebook pages are linked these are often managed by either past or current students so are not under the direct control of O U S A. The Open University Students Association is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
For info about meetings and other events please see the Local Events page.
Please take a look at the list of current societies. Further information check out their websites or see the contact details below.
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Ringers
Regular meetings of bell ringers in different parts of the country. Peals
and quarter peals from Plain Hunt upwards.
website
Chemistry Society
Pursues the interest, understanding and appreciation of Chemistry. Day and weekend events organised
Development
and Environment Society
The Open University Development and Environment Society (OUDES) exists to support students and alumni in promoting the protection of the environment, in reducing poverty and in defense of human rights. This is facilitated through discussion amongst Open University students, staff and alumni as well as through events such as our Annual Revision Weekend for students taking Open University courses related to Environment, International Relations and Development. Our online presence has adopted a "multi-site" strategy, with our main hub at http://oudes.org.uk/. This permanent domain name is currently linked to the OUDES blog which provides the latest news, and also includes links to other OUDES online presence (Facebook, Twitter, WiserEarth, etc).
website facebook 
twitter
Entrepreneurs Society
Creates a friendly space where all forms of enterprise are promoted, developed and supported. They offer training and development events, networking opportunities and a supportive community of like-minded people. Membership of the Society is open to all staff and current/ former students
website
Geological
Society
Encourages active friendly self help groups. Arranges lectures, get-togethers, field trips, national and local events. AGM with dinner dance and annual Symposium weekend
website forum
History
Aims for the scholarly study of History, with quarterly magazine containing articles, reviews and members' research. Postal loan service of transcript library
website
M500
If you are interested in mathematics, M500 could be
a way of alleviating the isolation of studying alone. Forum for discussion,
comment and argument, as well as fun!
website
Mountaineering
For those interested in fell walking, mountain walking, climbing etc:
for all levels of experience.
website
Music Society
A music lovers forum of information, advice & support. Promotion of
performance of members' work with an Annual Music Day each summer.
forum contact
Physics Society
Aims to provide information on all aspects of physics
with a newsletter and website, to foster communication between students,
and between students and the Physics Dept, and to promote events such
as lectures and visits to places of interest.
website
Poetry
Society
Publishes a magazine five times a year with members' work and reviews.
Yearly anthology of best work. Meetings and weekends with leading poets.
website
Psychological
Society
Provides support in Open University courses and offers opportunities to
further interests in psychology.
website
Shakespeare
Society
Promotes and encourages the study of the works of William Shakespeare.
Cultural events.
website
Students
for Ethical Science
Opposes harmful animal use in research and teaching in the Open University, and promotes the many alternatives available.
website forum
Tadpoles
Grew from TAD292 'Art & Environment', but open to all. Happenings UK wide, with variety, wit and fun. Members share skills, experiences, ideas and knowledge of creativity and personal growth. Events include an annual spring bank holiday gathering. For contact details see Affiliated Societies on the O.U.S.A. main website.
Contact Details for Further Information
The Societies Desk
OUSA Office
PO Box 397
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BE
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 652026
Fax: +44 (0) 01908 654326
Email: ousa-societies@open.ac.uk
Phone +44(0)1908 652026 Fax +44(0)1908 654326
www.ousa.org.uk