Tuesday 22 September 2020, 13:30 – 17:30.

Whatever level you are at, if you’re studying modules in the areas of health, wellbeing, social care, education, childhood, youth, sports, languages or applied linguistics, then you won’t want to miss this special online event to get you all set for your studies this year.

From unpacking what it actually means to be a professional in your chosen field, to exploring how your own personal learning helps you make sense of the world around you, this year’s programme is four hours filled to the brim with exciting and engaging sessions to help you with your studies.

In addition to learning about the subject areas and research done in WELS, your new home, you will also get practical tips and advice on what you can do to get the most out of your studies.

Please register your interest for this event here.

Whatever your level of study this (re)Freshers broadcast will help answer the question: “What I wish I’d known before starting to study STEM with the OU”.

Whether you are brand new to university study, returning to your studies after a break, transferring to the OU from another university or changing to a STEM qualification, this event will ensure you are as prepared as possible for your next module.

Join us on Wednesday 23rd September from 1pm till 4pm. We’ll showcase the equipment you might be using in our online OpenSTEM labs and talk to students, tutors, academics and the Student Support team.

Please register your interest for this event here.

Our Student Hub Live induction event on 29 September is open to everyone but is particularly aimed at students who are just starting their studies within the OU’s Faculty of Business and Law (FBL).

During the live online event, we’ll introduce FBL before looking more closely at two modules (B100 and W101). We’ll also share advice on studying with us and provide an insight into apprenticeships. You’ll hear from a range of academics and students throughout five live sessions. In between these sessions we’ll broadcast short videos, created by tutors and students, offering tips and tricks for successful study. A dedicated social media desk will also be on call to answer your questions.  We hope you can join us online!

Please note that this event is scheduled to start at 2pm and will run until 5pm, please register your interest here.

Time management is the most common challenge for OU students, who are often juggling other responsibilities alongside their studies. In this workshop we’ll teach techniques and frameworks to help you plan your workload more effectively. You’ll also have an opportunity to discuss life and study hacks with fellow students in small groups.

Please note that this workshop is scheduled to start at 12:00pm and will last 60 minutes. You will need to book a free ticket to attend this Adobe Connect Online Room event, tickets are available here.  

After the event, you can watch the recording here (click on 'view previous recordings' button). The group work and plenary are not recorded. The slides for the event will also be available.