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Open sourcing a student union

Alex Harden-Way explores how you can open source a student union, embodying values of accountability and accessibility.

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SU Blogs|16/01/25

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Alex Harden-Way

Alex Harden-Way is the Director of University College Birmingham Guild of Students

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