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Student Stories: Helen Nakhwal
Hello, I'm Helen, semi-retired, I live in West Yorkshire, working part-time as a finance director and trustee in the Charity/Arts sector.
OCA Student Association
Apr 143 min read
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Who are we? The OCA Photography Social Group
We are a group of students who come together to help each other through the exciting journey of our photographic studies.
OCA Photography Social Group
Apr 93 min read
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Student Stories: Jade Chaplin
Hello! I'm Jade. I'm 29, from Chesterfield, and I work full time as an Educational Content Lead. I am on the OCA Illustration degree.
OCA Student Association
Apr 72 min read
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Can stories change the world?
Do I still believe a story can change the world?
Rab Ferguson
Mar 273 min read
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Women's History Month: Julia Biggs in conversation with PL Henderson.
Author and art historian PL Henderson has generously taken time out to answer some questions about her work focused on women artists.
Julia Biggs
Mar 246 min read
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Student Stories: Fionagh Bennet
I am a musician based in North Yorkshire, with a career behind me of teaching, performing and composing. I am currently studying Music.
OCA Student Association
Mar 203 min read
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Student Stories: Allan O'Neill
OCA were really welcoming and offered the perfect blend of practice and academia with a friendly supportive culture.
OCA Student Association
Mar 193 min read
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Joanna Mayes
BA Hons Graphic Design Student Joanna Mayes speaks to their experience of studying with the OCA during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
OCA Student Association
Mar 183 min read
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Alix Brown
My sort of neurodiversity is an invisible disability, and one that varies based on the weather conditions, the environment, what I’m doing,
Alix Brown
Mar 174 min read
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Student Stories: Laura Iseley
OCA Music student Laura Iseley Music Student on their commission for Viv Gordon Company for zebra day 2025 - Dazzling.
Laura Iseley
Mar 122 min read
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3. Study Tips in 5
Welcome to OCA's Study Tips in 5 series. In this third instalment we bring you five tips to help your notetaking.
Jackie Chapman
Mar 71 min read
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Creative Writing BA (Hons) - a view from the finishing line: Peter la Trobe-Bateman.
Creative Writing - a view from the finishing line by OCA Graduate Peter la Trobe-Bateman, BA (Hons).
Peter la Trobe-Bateman
Mar 63 min read
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Student Stories: Pyrene Pelayo Domingo
I'm really happy and enthusiastic about my studies at the OCA. I haven't encountered any major challenges, but I've learned a lot so far.
OCA Student Association
Mar 32 min read
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Student Stories: Colin Gilbert
"Having started working as a semi-pro musician in my early teens, I paid little attention to academic work until I retired."
OCA Student Association
Feb 242 min read
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: 17 - 23 March
We’re asking all at OCA to help us celebrate the strengths, talents, and raise awareness of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
OCA Student Association
Feb 203 min read
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Student Stories: Alistair McIntyre
I couldn't afford the deposit for my first OCA course so I sold my American Fender and now I'm almost finished my degree.
OCA Student Association
Feb 173 min read
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OCA’s Cabinet of Curiosity - A Collaborative Project
Contribute to OCA's Cabinet of Curiosity in our new collaborative project.
OCA Student Association
Feb 143 min read
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2. Study Tips in 5
Here we bring you five tips to help you prioritise your study tasks,
Jackie Chapman
Feb 132 min read
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Student Stories: Richard Dalgleish - Balancing Wellbeing & Study
"Many of us return to our studies after half a lifetime away when other things were more important, such as family or careers."
Richard Dalgleish
Feb 104 min read
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LGBT+ History Month
February is officially LGBT+ History Month in the UK.
Julia Biggs
Feb 72 min read
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