Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Study skills workshop

Mar 19 2024

Critical thinking (Introductory)

First of a 3-part series on this key academic skill. Learning as adults involves analysing/ dissecting information to construct personal views.

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Study skills workshop

Mar 13 2024

Really understanding questions

Do you struggle knowing what your assignment question is asking? Or have you received feedback that you ‘didn’t answer the question given’? Then this SHL workshop is for you!

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Study skills workshop

Mar 06 2024

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

Feb 28 2024

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

Feb 22 2024

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

Feb 20 2024

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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Study skills workshop