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

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Jun 17 Mon

Generative AI: who's the expert?

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.

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Connect LIVE
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Jun 18 Tue

SHL end-of-year party!

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.'

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Study skills workshop
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Jun 19 Wed

Critical thinking (Advanced)

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.

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Live broadcast
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Jun 20 Thu

Why studying sustainability in your postgraduate degree can open employment opportunities

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. 

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Live broadcast
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Jun 26 Wed

Enhancing study: Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the arts and social sciences

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.

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Jun 26 Wed

Learning from feedback

Join us from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Find out why tutor feedback is important, and how to use it effectively and constructively. 

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Jun 27 Thu

Applying other people’s ideas with confidence

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.

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Live broadcast
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Jul 04 Thu

What's the real value of a Master's Degree?

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.

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Jul 11 Thu

Neurodiverse community/ neurodivergent students: reflecting and consolidating learning

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.

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Jul 18 Thu

Really understanding questions

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!

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Jul 23 Tue

Effective academic communication

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!

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