Welcome to Student Hub Live

Welcome to Student Hub Live, a series of live, online and interactive events open to everyone at The Open University. We produce a range of activities designed to support all OU students in their studies and facilitate academic community. Visit our About page to find out more about what kinds of events we run, and how you can join them using your device of choice.

All SHL events are recorded and available to view the following day. Head to Event catch-ups and click on the study skills workshop or broadcast that you would like to view, then scroll down for a link to the recording.

Upcoming events

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Oct 17 Thu

Stepping up from Access to Level 1 (Mixed faculty)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Starting your OU journey? Unsure whether to begin with Level 1 or an Access module? Chat with our tutors to find the best route for you.

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Oct 22 Tue

Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you new to essay writing or returning to it after a long time? If so, this is the workshop for you if you want to get on the right track.

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Oct 23 Wed

Mastering essay planning (Advanced)

Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Planning is not something you just do, it is a skill you develop. This workshop will help you to take your essay planning to the next level.

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Oct 24 Thu

Stepping up to Level 2 (Mixed faculty)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Finished Level 1? About to start Level 2? Discover how it’s different and how to adapt your approach. Join our expert panel to learn more.

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Oct 29 Tue

Stepping up to Level 3 (Mixed faculty)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Completed the first two levels? Level 3 is looming! Learn how to adapt your approach and succeed. Join us for expert tips to excel.

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Oct 30 Wed

Reimagining the OU: How to problem-solve in a team

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join us in this session to reimagine the OU. Explore and share your own ideas on how the student academic experience could be improved.

To get the best from this session, a second device (i.e. tablet, laptop, phone) is advisable, as we will be practicing using different platforms. Only log into our Adobe session with your main device, or you will get echoing. The 2nd device is just for you to play with our tools!

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Oct 31 Thu

Developing your essay writing (Intermediate)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

You have written your first essay or two and received feedback but now you want to improve your writing skills. This workshop will help you take the next steps.

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Nov 05 Tue

Generative AI in OU learning: tool or just talk?

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join a discussion on how the OU addresses generative AI in learning, its policies, and ensuring AI supports, not replaces learning.

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Nov 06 Wed

Planning short written answers

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Boost your marks with excellent short answers! Join this workshop to improve your skills in writing concise, precise responses.

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Nov 07 Thu

Mastering essay writing (Advanced)

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Your essay marks are good, but you know you can do better. Join this workshop to improve and refine your writing process.

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Nov 12 Tue

Cyber security: information security and keeping safe online

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Learn how to stay safe online. Join our IT experts for essential security tips!

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Nov 14 Thu

Creative problem-solving: techniques for success

Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Your ability to analyse, innovate, and solve complex problems is crucial. Join us for insights into the creative problem-solving process.

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Nov 21 Thu

Studying with disability: building on good foundations

Join us from 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Join our first community workshop on managing disabilities while studying. Hear from a student guest and share tips with peers.      

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Nov 26 Tue

Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers

Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Unpaid carers often struggle with balancing studies and caregiving. OU students, join our session to find local support and wellbeing tips.

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Nov 28 Thu

Memory and Learning: making the connections

Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In this session, we will show you how to boost study time with essential strategies to help you become a more efficient learner.

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Dec 03 Tue

Power reading: boost your reading skills

Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Upgrade your reading skills - work smarter not harder. Learn some fantastic new techniques to help you read more effectively.

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