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
Making use of digital tools and apps for study
Join us from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Are you an app enthusiast or do you feel left behind on digital tools? Join our workshop to explore student-friendly apps and share your favourites. Attendees – please email any apps or tools you currently use to studenthub@open.ac.uk in advance so we can share in the session.
OU Essentials
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
How much do you know about the OU and how it works? Join this informal session to cover the essentials.
Well-being for students
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Most people are familiar with the term ‘wellbeing’, and we are all encouraged to look after our physical and mental health. But how do we do this?
Effective academic communication
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Improve your academic communication by attending this interactive workshop, designed to help you maximise your potential as an OU student.
Studying with disability: how to maintain enthusiasm and keep going
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Join our second community workshop for students with disabilities, this time we will be focusing on staying motivated during tough times.
Neurodiverse community: progressing effectively on your module
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Is study a joy or chore? Join us and our student guest as we explore neurodiversity and its impact on learning.
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.
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