Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Study skills workshop
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Jun 07 2022

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. 


Study skills workshop
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May 25 2022

Critical thinking and writing (Intro)

Critical thinking is a key academic skill – the benefits of developing your critical thinking and writing skills include being able to show why you have referenced something and demonstrating a robust level of understanding. Learn how to do it!  


Live broadcast
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May 25 2022

Returning to your studies with confidence

Discover some of the key benefits that come as a result of changing direction or taking a planned break, and find out what your options are going forward. Whether you’ve had to press pause on your studies or just want a bit of added inspiration, join us for a confidence boost to help you return to your studies.

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Live broadcast
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May 10 2022

#Your Degree Your Choice!

Amongst other things, we will explore key employability skills that are desirable to employers, discuss the benefits of studying in the current climate, and discover resources that are already out there which enable you to stand out from the crowd.

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Live broadcast
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Apr 28 2022

What is normal and what is good? Focusing on your strengths

In all areas of life we can be fed idealised images and the same applies in our study journey in terms of what is 'normal' and what we should do to be 'good students'. 

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Live broadcast
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Apr 05 2022

Rethinking my career | Making studies work for the future

A panel of OU experts will look at how you can use OU studies to enhance career prospects.The flexibility offered by The Open University’s qualifications is unparalleled. We explore some of the options available, and how to make your studies work for your future.

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Live broadcast
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Mar 23 2022

Whose idea is it anyway? Confidently citing the right source

Learn more about using the ideas of others in your own work – from why you might reference ideas, to exploring different sources, evaluating arguments and making sure they’re properly credited.

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Live broadcast
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Mar 09 2022

Interpreting and using other people's theories and facts

In this live broadcast we will be looking at some of these questions and suggesting different ways to use other people’s ideas within your own work. We will also look at why it’s important to give credit where it’s due. We’ll focus on experience-led tips and ideas on what works well and some things to avoid.

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Study skills workshop
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Mar 02 2022

Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)

This workshop for Access and Level 1 students or those writing essays for the first time (or the first time in years!) covers the basics of drafting and editing essays. 

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Study skills workshop
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Feb 22 2022

Introduction to essay planning (Beginners)

We will focus on how to prepare an essay plan, using each reference effectively. The workshop will introduce tone of voice, writing objectively, and how to differentiate between evidence taken from the module materials and your own ideas when answering an essay question.  

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