Prior to working full-time for the Open University, Lucy Anderson combined working as an OU tutor with her research career. Combining two very different jobs meant Lucy had to carefully plan (juggle!) time, assignments and deadlines so she has a keen grasp of what is, and what isn’t, physically and mentally doable. Both roles also require a lot of time speaking that odd language known as “academic communication”, ensuring that scientific concepts can be understood by any audience. Now working in a regional academic role at the Open University, Lucy puts those communication and timekeeping skills to good use preparing module materials and assignments. Having joined Student Hub Live in 2021, Lucy is very much looking forward to sharing her study skills hints and tips, alongside picking up some new ones.
Planning and multitasking doesn’t stop when not attached to a computer as then Lucy is usually to be found in a field – either digging for vegetables or catching up with her four-legged study buddy.