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What is the Student Hub Live?

What is a Study Skills workshop?

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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At-a-glance upcoming events schedule

Quick links, check availability now!

21-Mar @11am Critical thinking & writing (L1)

22-Mar @11am Studying with neurodiversity

28-Mar @11am Critical thinking & writing (L2/3)

4-Apr @11am Critical thinking & writing (L3+)

*All times are GMT

If the event you want has reached capacity, you can go on the waiting list through the above links. There are normally last minute cancellations/ availability.

These individual live sessions are repeated approximately every 6 months.

Tickets are available to book 3 weeks before the event, and you can set yourself a reminder through Eventbrite 6 weeks before.

(Scroll down the page for full event details, or for guidance on how to watch the recordings after)

Upcoming events

Study skills workshop

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Critical thinking and writing (Beginners) - 21 March 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

Critical thinking is a key academic skill – the benefits of developing your critical thinking and writing skills include being able to show why you have referenced something and demonstrating a robust level of understanding. Learn how to do it!

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Live broadcast

Studying with Neurodiversity - 22 March 2023

Join us from 11am to 12noon

Neurodiversity – your hidden superpower? Come and join this Student Hub Live broadcast and find ideas on how to develop your special skills.

How to join the live event:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Before the event, sign in: SHL Website

3. Click the ‘Join us live’ button on top/ right of SHL Website main-page. This only appears 30 min before the event is due to begin!

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days after close of the event. Access by clicking on the 'play' icon thumbnails that will appear above this section or find on our SHL YouTube channel.

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Study skills workshop

Critical thinking and writing (Intermediate) - 28 March 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Building on the introductory workshop, we will delve deeper into critically analysing source material, assessing arguments and identifying the most important elements to include in an argument or answer.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

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Critical thinking and writing (Advanced) - 4 April 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Get logical with your critical thinking. Learn how to dissect and map an argument and use it to improve your critical writing skills.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

Managing your time better - 11 April 2023

Join us from 7pm - 8pm GMT

Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management.

How to join the workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking opens 21st March)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

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Confidently using other people's ideas -18 April 2023

Join us from 7pm to 8pm

Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to effectively use them in your own assignments.

How to access the live workshop:
1. Book your ticket HERE (Tickets available 28th March)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Live broadcast

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So where did that idea come from then? - 19 April 2023

Join us from 11am to 12noon

This session is not a master class in referencing. Whilst referencing is important and will be mentioned, using the ideas of others appropriately is a fundamental academic skill that all students need to develop. Join us to for a range of tutor tips and idea.

How to join the live event:

1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking available from 29th March)

2. Before the event, sign in: SHL Website

3. Click the ‘Join us live’ button on top/ right of SHL Website main-page. This only appears 30 min before the event is due to begin!

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days after close of the event. Access by clicking on the 'play' icon thumbnails that will appear above this section or find on our SHL YouTube channel.

Programme

Study skills workshop

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Tackling procrastination successfully - 25 April 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

Hey you! Don't ignore this and go off to look at the latest cat memes! Book in to attend our workshop about tackling procrastination and build your toolkit to be more efficient and effective.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking opens 4th April)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

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Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers - 28 April 2023

Join us from 2pm to 3pm

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.

How to access the live workshop:
1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking opens 7th April)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

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Preparing for, and producing your best EMA - 2 May 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

Learn how EMAs differ from TMAs in this interactive workshop. We’ll also guide you to exhibit your comprehension of a completed module, at an appropriate level of detail.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room (You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

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Mastering essay planning (Advanced) - 9th May 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” Dwight D. Eisenhower. 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 the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE (Booking opens 18th April)

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite to access the Adobe Connect room

(You may need to scroll down the email to find the link)

3. Check your spam/ junk if you can't find the email

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Catch up

Study skills workshop

Mastering essay writing (Advanced) - 14 March 2023

You have quite a few 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.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

Developing your essay writing (Intermediate) - 7 March 2023

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.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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Study skills workshop

Introduction to essay writing (Beginners) - 28 Feb 2023

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.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE (click on 'view previous recordings' button).

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