About Student Hub Live

At Student Hub Live (SHL), we support enrolled Open University (OU) students with a variety of study skills and community-building sessions within our Adobe Connect room. From academic conduct, critical thinking, and problem-solving to essay planning and writing, our interactive sessions help you develop essential skills for success.

But we’re more than just study support—we bridge the gap of online learning by hosting well-being and social events that foster a strong academic community. Whether you’re a student carer, neurodivergent, or studying with disability, we offer regular supportive events to ensure you feel connected, included, and valued.

Get Involved

Our live sessions are open to all OU students and staff, giving you the chance to meet like-minded peers and helpful faculty members. Join our events to:

Participate in live chat discussions
Share your thoughts through polls and word clouds
Reflect on how the material applies to your studies

Missed a session? All our sessions (except socials) are recorded and available from the 'Event catch-up' page.

Meet the Team

SHL is powered by a dedicated group of tutors, staff, and volunteers who bring these sessions to life:
Our amazing tutor-presenters & session authors: Isabella, Rob, Margaret, Nicky, Amanda, Lucy, and Fred
On-screen chat support: Heidi (our 'hotdesk' host) and Scott from TikTok’s @MadAboutHistory, who also produce special podcast episodes—available on the SHL Podcast page!
SHL Champions: Chat helpers from the Student Support Team
Project and events coordination: Rafa and Cat
Our study buddies: Figaro and Mikey