Events

Simple tools and reflective ideas for boosting resilience – 3 June

An important contributor to happiness and wellbeing is the ability to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and create meaning from seemingly unpleasant situations. In this seminar Jeni Sanderson will talk us through the science of human flourishing and share reflective thinking tools that can help you take more positives from difficult situations and feel stronger, more productive — and improve your wellbeing and resilience in the process.

Please note that this workshop is scheduled to start at 11:00am and will last 60 minutes. You will need to book a free ticket to attend this Adobe Connect Online Room event. You can get your free ticket 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 from the event are available here.

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THE REMOTE EXAM PROGRAMME: The big day – how to maximise effectiveness and minimise anxiety – 2 June 2020

Just as they do for athletes preparing for critical races, psychology, recall skills and time management all play a role in helping you maximise your performance on the day of your exam. We will look at how remote exams differ from typical exams, along with valuable tips for maximising the examination time. There will be lots of time for questions and sharing of ideas.

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 from the event are available here.

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THE REMOTE EXAM PROGRAMME: Preparing your space and getting ready to sit an exam at home – 26 May 2020

This workshop will focus on how to organise yourself physically, socially and psychologically for your remote exam. We will consider things like how to set boundaries with other household members as well as the practicalities of what’s involved with sitting an exam at home. There will be plenty of time to discuss how things may differ to typical exams, and how to set yourself up for your best exam result.

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 are available here.

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THE REMOTE EXAM PROGRAMME: Preparing and revising for your exam – 22 May 2020

This workshop will discuss practical aspects of revising and preparing for your upcoming remote exam. Despite changes to the way many students are being assessed this year, common revision techniques can still be applied. We’ll go through the official guidelines to give an idea of what to expect. There will also be time to trade preparation tips with other students.

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 from the event are available here.

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Motivation and productivity – practical tools for tapping into the brain’s reward system - 20 May 2020

Procrastination can strike the best of us at the worst possible moments. In this short workshop Jeni Sanderson will explore what procrastination looks like for you, share a few theories to get you thinking, and offer simple motivational tools you can implement straight away. Expect a bit of science, a bit of reflective thinking and lots of helpful ideas so you can pick what works for you and get cracking.

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 from the event are available here.

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Building your own self-care and wellbeing recipe – 14 May 2020

The practice of self-care doesn’t have to involve a day out at the spa or any kind if grand gesture. In fact, wellbeing can found in momentary interactions and a deeper understanding of what really nourishes us as an individual. In this workshop Jeni Sanderson will share the science of why it’s important to take notice and care of your emotions, and guide you to explore what you can do to boost performance, productivity and wellbeing.

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 from the event are available here.

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Broadening horizons careers event – 22 June 2020

Did you know that 86% of graduate employers are more interested in a potential employee’s qualities and skills than the subject they studied? Perhaps the COVID-19 pandemic is changing your plans for the future or you’d like to know what employers are saying about where things go from here. There are existing roles and ones yet to be created that could perfectly match your passions and talents… but how do you find out what they are? Get started, and broaden your horizons in this varied half-day programme. Students from all faculties, courses and qualifications are invited to join faculty guests and OU career consultants to investigate four themes: people-focused careers; innovation and entrepreneurship; how digital technology is transforming the world of work; and education sector roles. There will also be short, “in a nutshell” career-confident skills sessions covering CVs, assessment centres, interviews and tools to help plan your future.

Please note that this event is scheduled to start at 9:30am and will run until 12:30pm. Book a free ticket to attend on OpportunityHub.

Recordings of the sessions will be available shortly after this live event.

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FASS: New Curriculum Showcase – 22 June 2020

We showcase the exciting new range of modules and qualifications being launched by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in October 2020. Two major interdisciplinary Level 1 Arts modules, Cultures and Revolutions launch this year, bringing a whole range of new study choices to students in the early stages of their degree. At Level 2 there are new modules in subjects as diverse as music, counselling and economics. Those progressing to Level 3 will be able to access a new criminology module and there are two global development modules at postgraduate level for those thinking of progressing even further to a Masters degree in this increasingly important field. We’ll also discuss two brand new qualifications in the fields of art history and visual cultures, and geography.

Please register your interest for this free event here.

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Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Curriculum Showcase – 23 June 2020

Are you considering studying with the OU’s School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport and wondering what course to take, or a current student pondering over what module to take next?

Aimed at both new and continuing students, this exciting and highly interactive event will showcase the broad range of modules at all levels available in ECYS and help you chose your next step. It will also give an overview of our new and upcoming modules.

Hosted by the academics and tutors behind our modules as well as some of our current students, the ECYS Curriculum Showcase offers a jam-packed programme to help you find out more about your module options and the experience of studying with us. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to have discussions with our current students and our academics about everything from your career options to research.

Please register your interest for this free event here.

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