Event catch-ups

Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.

Past events

Study skills workshop
A lot of notes
Nov 30 2021

Creative note-taking

Share your tips for effective note-taking and discover new techniques to help you process, evaluate and recall important study material. 

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)

The slides from the event are available here


Study skills workshop
Nov 25 2021

Carers Rights day

At this interactive session, on Carers' Rights Day, including some movement activities, you’ll also have an update on how the OU supports carers, we will discuss how we manage over winter, and then you can talk in small groups about your own experiences.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)


Study skills workshop
Nov 23 2021

Developing your essay writing (Advanced)

We will explore how to use references and determine the level of detail required to develop an economical but effective argument. We will discuss how to remove superfluous material, tightly edit your work, and ensure that there is clarity and cohesion from the outset. 

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)


Study skills workshop
Image of a man in a sweater, outside
Nov 16 2021

Developing a good academic argument

Developing an academic argument, or line of enquiry, is an important skill but it can be difficult to learn to balance critical opinion and evidence. Presenting a solid narrative involves considering the structure of your argument and developing it persuasively. 

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)

The slides for the event are available here 24h prior the event.


Study skills workshop
Nov 09 2021

Introduction to essay writing (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.  

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

The slides from the event are available here


Live broadcast
Nov 02 2021

WELS Faculty event 'Lost in translation: Navigating the challenges of communicating in a globally connected world'

Do you work or study with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures? Do your words sometimes get ‘lost in translation’? Is English an additional language for you? This session brings together experts from our 'WELS' School of Languages and Applied Linguistics with colleagues working in business and health and social care. 

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days after close of the event. Access by clicking on the 'play' icon thumbnails that will appear above this section or find on our SHL YouTube channel.


Study skills workshop
Oct 27 2021

Developing your essay writing (Advanced)

We will explore how to use references and determine the level of detail required to develop an economical but effective argument. We will discuss how to remove superfluous material, tightly edit your work, and ensure that there is clarity and cohesion from the outset.

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)

The slides from the event are available here


Study skills workshop
Oct 22 2021

Developing your essay planning (Advanced)

This essay planning workshop focuses on formulating the best argument to address a set question, and will focus on how to structure your argument and set out your points coherently. 

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button). 

The slides from the event are available here 24h prior the event.


Study skills workshop
Oct 19 2021

Introduction to essay writing (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.  

After the event, you can watch the recording HERE 

(click on 'view previous recordings' button)

The slides from the event are available here


Live broadcast
Image of someone about to start a race
Oct 07 2021

Access: Making a great start

This session will help you make a confident start to your Access module. We will explain how the module is organised, what to expect from your tutor and what assessment is all about. 

The recording of the live session will be uploaded within 10 days after close of the event. Access by clicking on the 'play' icon thumbnails that will appear above this section or find on our SHL YouTube channel.


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