Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Live broadcast
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Jun 20 2023

Playfulness, practices and perspectives: the art of learning from one another

Taking an alternative approach to learning can be beneficial.  Come along to this Open qualifications Student Hub Live session to explore the opportunity to be playful in our learning, and to view subjects and disciplines from new perspectives.

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Study skills workshop
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Jun 13 2023

Critical thinking and writing (Intermediate)

Building on the introductory workshop, we will delve deeper into critically analysing source material, assessing arguments and identifying the most important elements to include in an argument or answer. 

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Study skills workshop
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Jun 08 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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Jun 06 2023

Critical thinking and writing (Beginners)

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!  

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Study skills workshop
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May 30 2023

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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Study skills workshop
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May 23 2023

Mastering essay writing (Advanced)

You have a number of essays under your belt now and your marks are good but you know you can do better. You want to polish that essay and squeeze every last mark out of it. This workshop will help you gain some of those elusive hidden marks.

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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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Live broadcast
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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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