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.
Join us from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join our event on Generative AI: Who’s the expert? Explore best practice, future job skills, and inter-disciplinary benefits.
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woah! A mysterious Student Hub Live summer party! A special surprise guest. Could this event make SHL history?
Clue for guest:
'My name is ***** and I am the personal behind M** A**** H****** on Tik-Tok. The OU gave me the knowledge, and more importantly the confidence to talk about history with authority.'
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Third of a three-part series. Get logical with your critical thinking. Learn to dissect and map arguments, enhancing your critical thinking skills.
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Find out how incorporating sustainability studies into your OU post-grad degree can open up career opportunities.
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Share your thoughts on your Open University experience and explore student-led initiatives with the FASS (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) students' team.
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Find out why tutor feedback is important, and how to use it effectively and constructively.
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to effectively use them in your own assignments.
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Step into the world of postgrad studies! Explore options, skills, and job prospects. Learn how a Master’s can boost your career. Join us for a fun, informative event with experts and Q&A. Discover if a Master’s is your next big move.
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reflect on what techniques and strategies could be built on, and make ongoing study even better.
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Do you struggle knowing what your assignment question is asking? Or have you received feedback that you ‘didn’t answer the question given’? Then this SHL workshop is for you!
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Can you explain your ideas in terms your peers and tutors understand? Improve your academic communication in this interactive workshop!