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
Planning short written answers
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boost your marks with excellent short answers! Join this workshop to improve your skills in writing concise, precise responses.
Mastering essay writing (Advanced)
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Your essay marks are good, but you know you can do better. Join this workshop to improve and refine your writing process.
Cyber security: information security and keeping safe online
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn how to stay safe online. Join our IT experts for essential security tips!
Creative problem-solving: techniques for success
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your ability to analyse, innovate, and solve complex problems is crucial. Join us for insights into the creative problem-solving process.
Studying with disability: building on good foundations
Join us from 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Join our first community workshop on managing disabilities while studying. Hear from a student guest and share tips with peers.
Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Unpaid carers often struggle with balancing studies and caregiving. OU students, join our session to find local support and wellbeing tips.
Memory and Learning: making the connections
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In this session, we will show you how to boost study time with essential strategies to help you become a more efficient learner.
Power reading: boost your reading skills
Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Upgrade your reading skills - work smarter not harder. Learn some fantastic new techniques to help you read more effectively.
Learning from feedback
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Find out why tutor feedback is important, and how to use it effectively and constructively.
Keeping motivation when everyone else is winding down
Join us from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join our lively session to share/ explore tips for staying motivated during the festive season and dark winter days. Student guest included!
SHL Christmas Party! (Orc and pet edition)
Join us from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Come join Rob and the SHL Orcs to celebrate the end-of-year at our Christmas social. There will be games, pets, competitions, and prizes!
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