OCA were really welcoming and offered the perfect blend of practice and academia with a friendly supportive culture.

BA Hons Graphic Design Student Joanna Mayes speaks to their experience of studying with the OCA during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

OCA Music student Laura Iseley Music Student on their commission for Viv Gordon Company for zebra day 2025 - Dazzling.

We’re asking all at OCA to help us celebrate the strengths, talents, and raise awareness of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

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.

Here we bring you five tips to help you prioritise your study tasks,

"Many of us return to our studies after half a lifetime away when other things were more important, such as family or careers."

OCA's Lauren Kenworthy, has put together a short resource to help you create your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

“What does it feel like to be lonely? It feels like being hungry: like being hungry when everyone around you is readying for a feast.”

We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

Around a year ago we posted Claire's story - Healings is not Linear. Now, 365 days later she is bringing us update. Thanks to Claire for...

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year. The official theme this year is...

Last weekend OCA students joined tutor Diana Ali for a study event in Nottingham covering a whopping 16,995 steps. Unquiet Minds is a...

Did you know that this week is Mental Health Awareness week! The theme for this year is “Anxiety” using the tag “#ToHelpMyAnxiety” There...

This year Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15th – 21st May and has a theme of ‘Anxiety’, a normal emotion in us all that can...