Events

Upcoming

Past/current

Tuition - making the most of your tutor and tutorials - 26 September 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

In this broadcast we'll look at the role of tutors within the OU and how tutorials can help you in your study.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Freshers - Friday night social - 22 September 2023

Join our online social get-together to discuss hobbies, interests and more. Get to know your peers and gain a support network for life.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Freshers - for student carers - 22 September 2023

SHL runs supportive events for students with caring responsibilities. Why not join us in Freshers week and find out what it is all about?

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

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Freshers - Access students - 21 September 2023

We love our Access students at The OU. That's why we're dedicating this whole session to explaining what Access is all about.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Freshers - Being a great OU learner - 20 September 2023

Learn more about what being a student in Higher Education involves, and how to ‘hit the ground running’.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Freshers - Welcome to the OU: Finding your way around - 19 September 2023

In this first SHL Freshers session, we’ll welcome you to The Open University and your study.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Improve your academic writing - 27 Sep 2023

Join us from 11am - 12noon

SOLD OUT, Duplicate event on 12th Oct 7pm. Hone your academic writing skills in this interactive workshop, designed to give you the tools needed to improve your approach and write with confidence.

How to access any workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the Eventbrite confirmation emails (check junk) to get in to the Adobe Connect room.

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

The slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event

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Exploring Generative AI and its impact on your study journey - 28th September 2023

Join us from 11am - 12.30pm

What is it generative artificial intelligence? How useful is it in education and what are the pitfalls? Come and join the discussion!

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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OU Essentials QUIZ - 3rd October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon + optional extra 30 min social

Explore knowledge with the OU Essentials quiz – uncover expertise and find the gaps!

NOTE: We have a purely optional extra 30 minutes 12 to 12:30pm for a social, to chat to other students in break out rooms.

AND there will be prizes!!

How to access the live workshop

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite (check junk!) to access the Adobe Connect room

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

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Introduction to essay planning (Beginners) - 4 October 2023

Join us from 11am - 12 noon

Learn how to organise essential information effectively and structure essays to ensure that they align with the essay question.

How to access the live workshop

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Use the link in the email sent to you from Eventbrite (check junk!) to access the Adobe Connect room

If you can't make this workshop, you can watch the recording HERE afterwards (Click 'view previous recordings' button, top right), and also catch up on past workshops.

Any slides will be available HERE within 24 hours of the start of the event

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Demystifying Social Media, Collaboration, and your FBL degree - 5 Oct 2023

Join us from 11am

Using the strengths of social media and power of collaboration for your Law/Business degree.

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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Academic Conduct: Rules, Collaboration, and Assessment Explained - 10 October 2023

Join us from 11am

Discover assignment rules and tips to avoid academic misconduct. Don’t miss it!

How to access the live workshop:

1. Book your ticket HERE

2. Sign in to the Student Hub Live website by clicking on the 'Sign in' on the top right hand side of the homepage.

3. Click the 'Join us live' button on the Student Hub Live homepage, which will appear only 30 minutes before the event starts, replacing the 'Sign in / Sign out' button.

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days on SHL YouTube channel

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