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Past events
(re)Freshers Orientation | Welcome to the OU
Discover the key systems and sources of support that will help you achieve your dreams and reach your goals as an OU student.
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Applying other people’s ideas with confidence
Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to use them to answer questions or arguments in your own work.
Effective academic communication
Can you explain your ideas in terms your peers and tutors understand? Improve your academic communication in this interactive workshop, designed to help you maximise your potential.
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Well-being for students
We all hear the term ‘well-being’, and are encouraged to look after our mental and physical health. But what is the best way to do this? Find out in this special Student Hub Live event.
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OU Essentials
Learn how to learn at the OU! We’ll show you around our virtual learning environment and highlight important resources and processes, like how to submit and receive assignments. Meet other students, find out how to use forums to connect with your tutor group and learn how to plan your workload using your module study planner.
Managing your time better
Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management.
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SHL Christmas party!
Attention all! You may be aware that it is the festive time of year, and we feel it is only right to celebrate this in Student Hub Live in a very special workshop.
Expect festive food talk, maybe some quizzes, and the return of silent (k)night. Highly unlikely that all will be calm, but it certainly will be bright if we have anything to do with it.
Creative note-taking
Share your tips for effective note-taking and discover new techniques to help you process, evaluate and recall important study material.
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Learning from feedback
Find out why tutor feedback is important, and how to use it effectively and constructively.
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Critical thinking and writing (Advanced)
Get logical with your critical thinking. Learn how to dissect and map an argument and use it to improve your critical writing skills.
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