Event catch-ups
Watch recordings and download resources from previous events below.
Past events
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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Tuition - making the most of your tutor and tutorials
In this broadcast we'll look at the role of tutors within the OU and how tutorials can help you in your study.
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Freshers - Friday night social
Join our online social get-together to discuss hobbies, interests and more. Get to know your peers and gain a support network for life.
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Freshers - for student carers
SHL runs supportive events for students with caring responsibilities. Why not join us in Freshers week and find out what it is all about?
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Freshers - Access students
We love our Access students at The OU. That's why we're dedicating this whole session to explaining what Access is all about.
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Freshers - Being a great OU learner
Learn more about what being a student in Higher Education involves, and how to ‘hit the ground running’.
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Freshers - Welcome to the OU: Finding your way around
In this first SHL Freshers session, we’ll welcome you to The Open University and your study.
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Resilience: planning for success
This workshop will look at strategies and ideas to boost resilience and help you become a more confident, strong learner.
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Neurodiverse community/ neurodivergent students: starting out effectively
Whether starting out or continuing your student journey, being a neurodivergent learner can present both challenges and opportunities. In this special workshop we will detail and share strategies for effective learning to help you embrace and capitalise on differences. You will receive practical advice and suggestions from tutors and students. Those awaiting assessment or ally's to a neurodivergent person/ people are also very welcome.
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Managing your time better
Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management.
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