Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Study skills workshop
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May 16 2023

Get well prepared for your final exams

This workshop will cover practical aspects of exam revision, as well as how to mentally prepare to ensure you deliver on the day.

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May 10 2023

End of Module Assessments and remote exams

You are approaching the last few weeks of your module and, by now, you know how assessments work, right? Do you know the rules and what you must do? You are aware that the last assessment in each module is treated differently, aren’t you? 

If not, you had better make sure you join us for our chat with the experts on End of Module Assessments (EMAs).

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Study skills workshop
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May 09 2023

Mastering essay planning (Advanced)

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” Dwight D. Eisenhower. Planning is not something you just do it is a skill you develop. This workshop will help you to take your essay planning to the next level.

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Study skills workshop
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May 02 2023

Preparing for, and producing your best EMA

In this interactive workshop we will look at how EMAs differ from TMAs and how to demonstrate your understanding at an appropriate level of detail.

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Study skills workshop
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Apr 28 2023

Support and Wellbeing for Student Carers

Balancing a role as a carer and studying can be challenging. This session will help carers find out what support might be available in their local area and what support is available from the OU, with a focus on wellbeing.

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Study skills workshop
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Apr 25 2023

Tackling procrastination successfully

Hey you! Don't ignore this and go off to look at the latest cat memes! Book in to attend our workshop to help tackle procrastination and build a toolkit to help you to be more efficient and effective. Don’t put it off – do it now!

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Apr 19 2023

So where did that idea come from then?

This session is not a master class in referencing. Whilst referencing is important and will be mentioned, using the ideas of others appropriately is a fundamental academic skill that all students need to develop. Join us to for a range of tutor tips and ideas.

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Study skills workshop
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Apr 18 2023

Confidently using other people's ideas

Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and how to effectively use them in your own assignments.

*No recording is available for this event, sorry.


Study skills workshop
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Apr 11 2023

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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Study skills workshop
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Apr 04 2023

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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