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What is the Student Hub Live?
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What is a Study Skills workshop?
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How do SHL Live Broadcasts work?

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.

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Quick booking links for the next events
 

All times are BST. Scroll down the page for full event details, or for guidance on how to watch the recordings after. Check availability now:

 
27-Sep, 11am  Improve your academic writing FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST ONLY
 
 
03-Oct, 11am  OU Essentials quiz
 
04-Oct, 11am  Introduction to Essay Planning (Beginners) FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST ONLY
 
 
 
 
12-Oct, 7pm  Improve your academic writing FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST ONLY
 
 
 
 

Upcoming events

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Tuition - making the most of your tutor and tutorials - 26 September 2023
Tuition - making the most of your tutor and tutorials - 26 September 2023

 

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

In this broadcast we'll look at the role of tutors within the OU and how tutorials can help you in your study.

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Study skills workshop
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Improve your academic writing - 27 Sep 2023
Improve your academic writing - 27 Sep 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

SOLD OUT, Duplicate event on 12th Oct 7pm. Hone your academic writing skills in this interactive workshop, designed to give you the tools needed to improve your approach and write with confidence. 

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
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Exploring Generative AI and its impact on your study journey - 28th September 2023
Exploring Generative AI and its impact on your study journey - 28th September 2023

 

Join us from 11am - 12.30pm

What is it generative artificial intelligence? How useful is it in education and what are the pitfalls? Come and join the discussion!

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Connect LIVE
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OU Essentials QUIZ - 3rd October 2023
OU Essentials QUIZ - 3rd October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon + optional extra 30 min social

Explore knowledge with the OU Essentials quiz – uncover expertise and find the gaps!

NOTE: We have a purely optional extra 30 minutes 12 to 12:30pm for a social, to chat to other students in break out rooms.

AND there will be prizes!!

How to access the live workshop

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite (check junk!) to access the Adobe Connect room 

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

Programme
Study skills workshop
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Introduction to essay planning (Beginners) - 4 October 2023
Introduction to essay planning (Beginners) - 4 October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

Learn how to organise essential information effectively and structure essays to ensure that they align with the essay question.

How to access the live workshop

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite (check junk!) to access the Adobe Connect room 

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

Any slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
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Demystifying Social Media, Collaboration, and your FBL degree - 5 Oct 2023
Demystifying Social Media, Collaboration, and your FBL degree - 5 Oct 2023

Join us from 11am

Using the strengths of social media and power of collaboration for your Law/Business degree.

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Academic Conduct: Rules, Collaboration, and Assessment Explained - 10 October 2023
Academic Conduct: Rules, Collaboration, and Assessment Explained - 10 October 2023

Join us from 11am

Discover assignment rules and tips to avoid academic misconduct. Don’t miss it! 

How to access the live workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

Programme
Study skills workshop
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Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 11 October 2023
Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 11 October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Find out how to use effective essay planning to get the most out of each paragraph.

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
Programme
Study skills workshop
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Improve your academic writing - 12 October 2023
Improve your academic writing - 12 October 2023

Join us from 7pm - 8pm

Hone your academic writing skills in this interactive workshop, designed to give you the tools needed to improve your approach and write with confidence. 

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
Programme
Study skills workshop
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Introduction to essay writing (Beginners) - 18 October 2023
Introduction to essay writing (Beginners) - 18 October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Are you new to essay writing or coming back to it after a long time? This is the workshop for you to get your feet started on the right path.

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
Programme
Study skills workshop
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Mastering essay planning (Advanced) - 25 October 2023
Mastering essay planning (Advanced) - 25 October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

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.

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
Programme
Study skills workshop
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Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 1 November 2023
Developing your essay planning (Intermediate) - 1 November 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

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

How to access any workshop:  

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.  

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
Programme
Study skills workshop
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Mastering essay writing (Advanced) - 8 November 2023
Mastering essay writing (Advanced) - 8 November 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

You have a number of essays under your belt now and your marks are good but you know you can do better. You want to polish that essay and squeeze every last mark out of it. This workshop will help you gain some of those elusive hidden marks.

How to access the live workshop

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite (check junk!) to access the Adobe Connect room 

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

Any slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event
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Catch up

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Freshers - Friday night social - 22 September 2023
Freshers - Friday night social - 22 September 2023

Join our online social get-together to discuss hobbies, interests and more. Get to know your peers and gain a support network for life.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Study skills workshop
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Freshers - for student carers - 22 September 2023
Freshers - for student carers - 22 September 2023

SHL runs supportive events for students with caring responsibilities. Why not join us in Freshers week and find out what it is all about?

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

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Freshers - Access students - 21 September 2023
Freshers - Access students - 21 September 2023

We love our Access students at The OU. That's why we're dedicating this whole session to explaining what Access is all about.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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