Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Study skills workshop

Nov 29 2023

Memory and Learning: making the connections

In this session, we will show you how to boost your study time with essential strategies to help you become a more efficient learner.

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Connect LIVE

Nov 23 2023

Busting some myths around academic conduct

Academic conduct is filled with myths, some grounded, some not. Join us as we discuss some of them including what the term even means!

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Study skills workshop

Nov 21 2023

Support and wellbeing for student carers

(30 min optional extra until 12:30 for social)

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

Nov 15 2023

Creative problem solving: techniques for success

Your success in higher education and the professional world hinges on your ability to analyse, innovate, and solve complex problems. Come along for some insights into the creative problem-solving process.

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Study skills workshop

Nov 08 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

Nov 01 2023

Developing your essay writing (Intermediate)

You have written your first essay or two and received some feedback but now you want to improve your essay writing skills. This is the workshop to help you take the next few steps.

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Study skills workshop

Oct 25 2023

Mastering essay planning (Advanced)

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

Oct 18 2023

Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)

Are you new to essay writing or coming back to it after a long time? This is the workshop for you to get your feet started on the right path.

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Study skills workshop

Oct 12 2023

Improve your academic writing

Hone your academic writing skills in this interactive workshop, designed to give you the tools needed to improve your approach and write with confidence

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Study skills workshop