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(re)Freshers Orientation - Finding your way around
Join us from 2pm to 3pm
This session will introduce you to some of the key systems and sources of support that you have access to as an OU student. We'll give you some tips on navigating our virtual learning environment (VLE), and introduce you to our Computing Helpdesk, the Library Services team, Careers Service, Student Support Team and OU Students Association. Together they can help you achieve your dreams and reach your goals.
To attend this event, book your space here
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’ button on the top right-hand side of the SHL site. This button appears 30 min prior to the start of the broadcast.
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
(re)Freshers Orientation | Welcome to the OU
Join us from 11am to 12pm
So you've signed up to study with the OU? You're likely to be very excited, but like anything new, there's lots to get your head around. The wonderful thing about the OU is that you will meet so many supportive people, not only your associate lecturer and other students, but everyone at the University who wants you to succeed in every way. At this event you’ll meet some of the Vice-Chancellor’s executive team, our Student Support Team, and hear first-hand how life changing OU study can be.
To attend this event, book your space here
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’ button on the top right-hand side of the SHL site. This button appears 30 min prior to the start of the broadcast.
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
STEM Showcase
Join us from 11am to 2:30pm
On Wednesday, 7th July join Student Hub Live for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics showcase! Professor Nick Braithwaite, Executive Dean of the STEM Faculty, will kick things off at 11am. The STEM Faculty is releasing lots of new curricula; from Geology and Cybersecurity to Artificial Intelligence and revamped Maths modules, there is a STEM subject for everyone! You will also get to meet STEM PhD students and hear about their ground-breaking research. Finally, you will hear about the support that is available for students; Student Support will show how their team can and will support you throughout your studies, the Careers and Employability team will be on hand to show you how to navigate the Opportunity Hub, and the multitude of support they offer, and finally, hear about the practical laboratory skills you’ll learn when you study STEM with the OU and use the OpenSTEM labs. There is a session (or two!) for everyone!
To attend this event, book your space here.
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’ button on the top right-hand side of the SHL site. This button appears 30 min prior to the start of the broadcast.
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
WELS Showcase - Building on our resilience
Join us from 10am to 1:30pm
This exciting event brings together students and academics from the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies to explore the different forms of resilience we’ve developed alone, together, during a difficult year, looking ahead to a hopefully brighter future. Throughout the sessions in the day, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on the highs and lows of the year and imagine what a better future could hold for study, work and life. You’ll hear and share stories of resilience and hope and join in discussions about the importance of standing up against all forms of discrimination and racism, especially during times of crisis. As this is the time of the year for moving up and moving on, you’ll be invited to shake off the lows from this year in the dancing session for the day. In the last part of this event, you’ll hear about some of the work that has been going on during this year in the Children’s Research Centre, the School of Languages & Applied Linguistics and the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport and join us in celebrating a year of making it through and making things happen, building on our resilience.
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’ button on the top right-hand side of the SHL site. This button appears 30 min prior to the start of the broadcast.
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
FBL Showcase - Navigating the New Normal
Join us from 11am to 2pm
The pandemic and the enforced lockdowns have presented business with a myriad of challenges which have both legal and ethical implications. This session is designed for both Business and Law students of all levels to explore these wide-reaching ramifications with participating students invited to reflect on their own experience of adapting to a changed working environment. Engaging with legal and business experts to examine the issues and demands of how we work in the ‘new normal’ will scope the current landscape including addressing the ethics and legality of vaccines for work. The session will close with a look forward to the post-pandemic world. How do the business and law sectors navigate the challenges ahead?
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’ button on the top right-hand side of the SHL site. This button appears 30 min prior to the start of the broadcast.
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
FASS Showcase - Exploring the Social and the Global
Have you considered how researchers make sense of the social world and try to improve societies? Or perhaps you’ve been thinking about what it means to be a digital society? Do you want to know how economists can contribute to understanding global challenges and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions? Do you want to understand how research feeds into the modules that you’re studying, or have you perhaps wondered what career opportunities there are in criminology? For answers to these questions and more, join us for the Exploring the Social and the Global: New Curriculum in SSGS event on 15 June 2021.
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Celebrating Access Students: Making it through the module
Join us from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Every student who decides to start an Access module, who submits an assignment, gets over an obstacle or makes it to the end of the module, deserves recognition. This session will celebrate Access students’ achievements and discuss some ways to make sticking with study, even in challenging times, just that little bit easier. There will be awards for ‘best pet study buddy’ and ‘best use of a highlighter’, amongst others. Come along for some fun and to receive recognition that what you are doing is worth celebrating. You might even pick up some new study tips!
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
Different Perspectives: Exploring the big questions from different points of view
Join us from 10am to 11am
This past year has taught us many things, one of which is that in order to solve some of our big issues we need to look at them from a variety of viewpoints. We need to approach problems from different directions, through the lens of different subjects and discipline areas. How can we tackle key topics such as health and technology, food security and sustainability, the rise of online delivery and the impact on the environment, the importance now more than ever of the arts and their impact on wellbeing?
Join the Open Programme team at 10am on the 24 May as they tackle tricky topics in a fun and informal way and take part in a lively discussion and debate. We look forward to having the Student Hub Live audience share their thoughts and perspectives on these big questions.
How to access the live event?
On the day of the event sign in at http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk and click ‘Join us live’
After the event, you can watch the recording by accessing the event page (via the PROGRAMME button below), and clicking on the playlist icon below the event description, or on our Youtube channel. Recordings are generally available for viewing 10 days after the event.
(re)Freshers Orientation
Our Freshers events were created with the aim of welcoming new students and making them feel part of the OU academic community.
At these events we introduce some key people in the OU, we have sessions to explain how the OU delivers its distance learning - tours of module websites, sessions about the online library and assessment.
The event is not restricted to new students, we also have sessions on wellbeing whilst studying, time management and academic support which can serve as helpful reminders for student already studying with us.
Faculty of Business and Law (re)Freshers event
Our Student Hub Live induction event on 29 September is open to everyone but is particularly aimed at students who are just starting their studies within the OU’s Faculty of Business and Law (FBL).
During the live online event, we’ll introduce FBL before looking more closely at two modules (B100 and W101). We’ll also share advice on studying with us and provide an insight into apprenticeships. You’ll hear from a range of academics and students throughout five live sessions. In between these sessions we’ll broadcast short videos, created by tutors and students, offering tips and tricks for successful study. A dedicated social media desk will also be on call to answer your questions. We hope you can join us online!
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