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
Managing high-intensity study
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join our workshop to share tips on balancing life with high-intensity study.
Freshers' Week: Welcome to the OU
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this Student Hub Live Freshers’ session we will welcome you to The Open University (the OU) and your study.
Freshers' Week: 'Furs'day' night social
Join us from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Has this week been a bit full-on, with lots to take in? Well, not in this session! Join Rob and the team for some ‘furry’ community fun.
*This event will not be recorded, as a social*
Understanding graphical data
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
So you need to use a graph – but what does it mean and which one should you choose? Learn how to choose the right graph to match your data.
Tackling procrastination successfully
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hey you! Don't ignore this and go off to look at the latest cat memes! Book in to attend our workshop to help tackle procrastination!
Fundamental maths skills
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Maths is something we use everyday, often without realising it. But how do you use it in your academic studies?
Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Balancing a role as a carer and studying can be challenging. This session will help carers find out what support might be available in their local area and what support is available from the OU, with a focus on wellbeing.
Logical problem-solving
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In this session, we will look at what logical problem-solving is and how it differs from creative problem-solving. We will consider the benefits of logical thinking and how to map your thoughts using decision trees.
Introduction to essay planning (Beginners)
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to organise essential information effectively and structure essays to ensure that they align with the essay question.
Developing your essay planning (Intermediate)
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Find out how to use effective essay planning to get the most out of each paragraph.
Really understanding questions
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
What is your assignment question asking? Have you received feedback that you ‘didn’t answer the question’? Then this workshop is for you!
Critical thinking (Beginners)
Join us from 11:00 am - 11:00 am
First of a three-part series on this key academic skill. Learning as adults involves analysing/ dissecting information to construct personal views.
Critical thinking (Intermediate)
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Second of a three-part series. Building on the introductory workshop, this session goes into more depth about each of the tiers of critical thinking.
Creative problem-solving: techniques for success
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Your ability to analyse, innovate, and solve complex problems is crucial. Join us for insights into the creative problem-solving process.
Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you new to essay writing or returning to it after a while? Get off to a great start or refresh your skills.
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