The practice of self-care doesn’t have to involve a day out at the spa or any kind if grand gesture. In fact, wellbeing can found in momentary interactions and a deeper understanding of what really nourishes us as an individual. In this workshop Jeni Sanderson will share the science of why it’s important to take notice and care of your emotions, and guide you to explore what you can do to boost performance, productivity and wellbeing. 

Procrastination can strike the best of us at the worst possible moments. In this short workshop Jeni Sanderson will explore what procrastination looks like for you, share a few theories to get you thinking, and offer simple motivational tools you can implement straight away. Expect a bit of science, a bit of reflective thinking and lots of helpful ideas so you can pick what works for you and get cracking. 

This workshop will discuss practical aspects of revising and preparing for your upcoming remote exam. Despite changes to the way many students are being assessed this year, common revision techniques can still be applied. We’ll go through the official guidelines to give an idea of what to expect. There will also be time to trade preparation tips with other students.

This workshop will focus on how to organise yourself physically, socially and psychologically for your remote exam. We will consider things like how to set boundaries with other household members as well as the practicalities of what’s involved with sitting an exam at home. There will be plenty of time to discuss how things may differ to typical exams, and how to set yourself up for your best exam result.

Just as they do for athletes preparing for critical races, psychology, recall skills and time management all play a role in helping you maximise your performance on the day of your exam. We will look at how remote exams differ from typical exams, along with valuable tips for maximising the examination time. There will be lots of time for questions and sharing of ideas.

An important contributor to happiness and wellbeing is the ability to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and create meaning from seemingly unpleasant situations. In this seminar Jeni Sanderson will talk us through the science of human flourishing and share reflective thinking tools that can help you take more positives from difficult situations and feel stronger, more productive — and improve your wellbeing and resilience in the process. 

Did you know that 86% of graduate employers are more interested in a potential employee’s qualities and skills than the subject they studied? Perhaps the COVID-19 pandemic is changing your plans for the future or you’d like to know what employers are saying about where things go from here. There are existing roles and ones yet to be created that could perfectly match your passions and talents… but how do you find out what they are? Get started, and broaden your horizons in this varied half-day programme. Students from all faculties, courses and qualifications are invited to join faculty guests and OU career consultants to investigate four themes: people-focused careers; innovation and entrepreneurship; how digital technology is transforming the world of work; and education sector roles. There will also be short, “in a nutshell” career-confident skills sessions covering CVs, assessment centres, interviews and tools to help plan your future.

We showcase the exciting new range of modules and qualifications being launched by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in October 2020. Two major interdisciplinary Level 1 Arts modules, Cultures and Revolutions launch this year, bringing a whole range of new study choices to students in the early stages of their degree. At Level 2 there are new modules in subjects as diverse as music, counselling and economics. Those progressing to Level 3 will be able to access a new criminology module and there are two global development modules at postgraduate level for those thinking of progressing even further to a Masters degree in this increasingly important field. We’ll also discuss two brand new qualifications in the fields of art history and visual cultures, and geography.

Are you considering studying with the OU’s School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport and wondering what course to take, or a current student pondering over what module to take next?   

Aimed at both new and continuing students, this exciting and highly interactive event will showcase the broad range of modules at all levels available in ECYS and help you chose your next step. It will also give an overview of our new and upcoming modules.

Hosted by the academics and tutors behind our modules as well as some of our current students, the ECYS Curriculum Showcase offers a jam-packed programme to help you find out more about your module options and the experience of studying with us. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to have discussions with our current students and our academics about everything from your career options to research. 

What does psychology have to do with climate change? Why are politics, medicine and supply-chain management all equally important when it comes to the smooth running of the Olympic Games? And how can artificial intelligence improve agriculture for better food security? 

Growing evidence suggests that possessing knowledge and understanding across a range of different subjects is key when facing global challenges. Join our expert panel as they tackle a host of different perspectives in a fun and informal way to address some of these issues. If you’re wondering which topics will be chosen... the Student Hub Live 'Wheel of Fortune’ will decide!