Previous Events
Student Hub Live: New to the OU – whistle-stop tour and essential first tasks
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
This hour-long online workshop is aimed at new starters who may not yet be up to speed with their studies.
Student Hub Live: Essay planning
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
This workshop focuses on essay planning. You’ll see how to ensure your essay is aligned with what is being asked for and discuss ways to effectively organise essential information.
Webinar: What are Empowering Methodologies and why should you consider using them?
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 12:00 to 12:30
Online
Contact: OUBS Events Team
The second of two 30-minute webinars will explain more about the ‘Empowering Methodologies in Organisational Research’ free online short course. This webinar will give you the background to 'Empowering Methodologies in Organisational Research' and why you should study this short course.
Student Hub Live - Effective online communication skills
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
In this workshop you’ll look at how to communicate in a way that fits the need and shows your understanding.
Student Hub Live - (re)Freshers Orientation
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 10:00 to 19:30
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
This live, online and interactive event is a fun way to find out about the OU and meet other students. Featuring both daytime and evening sessions, log in from the comfort of your own home — or coffee shop — to view the event, chat with other students and participate in our studio panel’s discussions.
Student Hub Live - Academic writing skills
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 14:00 to 15:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
Writing academically demonstrates successful learning in higher education.
In this interactive SHL session you’ll look at some of the key features of academic writing and get a tutor’s impression of what constitutes good communication as well as a student’s viewpoint on how to achieve this.
Student Hub Live - Managing my time
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 11:30 to 12:30
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
Time management is the most common challenge for OU students, who are often juggling other responsibilities alongside their studies.
This workshop will teach you techniques for planning your workload – and you’ll be able to discuss life and study hacks with fellow students in small groups.
Student Hub Live - How do I study at the OU? Introduction to what’s what
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
Learn how to learn at the OU!
Student Hub Live will show you around the virtual learning environment and highlight important resources and processes, like how to submit and receive your assignments. Meet other students, find out how to use forums to connect with your tutor group and learn how to plan your workload using the study calendar.
Webinar: Empowering Methodologies in Organisational Research
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 12:00 to 12:30
Online
Contact: OUBS Events Team
The first of two 30-minute webinars introduces you to the ‘Empowering Methodologies in Organisational Research’ free online short course.
Student Hub Live - Critical thinking and writing
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:00
Online with Student Hub Live
Contact: Student Hub Live
In this interactive workshop Student Hub Live will explain how to demonstrate your critical thinking skills to tutors.
Critical thinking is a key skill in higher education – the benefits of developing your critical thinking include being able to show why you have included something and demonstrating a good level of understanding.
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