Previous Events

Electric Vehicles and the quest for smarter urban mobility strategies: Cases from Milton Keynes, UK and Kampala, Uganda

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 12:30 to 13:30

Online

Contact: OUBS Events Team

In this webinar, we have an opportunity to gather some first-hand perspectives by the Head of Transport Innovation in the Milton Keynes Council – Brian Matthews, and the founding CEO of the pioneer Electric Vehicle maker on the African Continent (Kampala-based Kiira Motors Corporation) – Paul Musasizi.

Time for action: integration policies in Scotland post Covid-19

Friday, June 11, 2021 - 14:00 to 15:30

Online

Contact: OUBS Events Team

Drawing on Scottish democratic principles and human rights this event explores the potential for inclusive employment, entrepreneurship and innovation that can be generated both for and by new arrivals in Scotland. 

Student Hub Live: Caring for our Carers – event for students and staff

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 12:00 to 14:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

Student Hub Live are hosting an online event on Tuesday 8 June at 12pm which will fill you in on the support available from the OU.

Doing more with less: how charities can rethink, reprioritise and recover, post-COVID

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 11:00 to 12:00

Online

COVID-19 has only exacerbated the daily pressures that every organisation faces, such as leadership, staffing and volunteer management. With many smaller charities fearing for their futures, what are the most cost-effective strategies for recovery? 

Student Hub Live - Celebrating Access Students: Making it through the module

Monday, May 24, 2021 - 13:30 to 14:30

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

This session will celebrate Access students’ achievements and discuss some ways to make sticking with study, even in challenging times, just that little bit easier.

Student Hub Live - Different Perspectives: Exploring the big questions from different points of view

Monday, May 24, 2021 - 10:00 to 11:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

This past year has taught us many things, one of which is that in order to solve some of our big issues we need to look at them from a variety of viewpoints.  

Alumni only: Leadership In Difficult Times with Jo Owen

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 13:00 to 14:00

Online

Contact: OUBS Alumni

In the latest in our career webinars, leadership expert Jo Owen will show how you can rise to the challenge and stand out from your peers. 

Employer webinar: Balancing sustainability and resilience

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 11:30 to 12:30

Online

This Open University webinar, in association with Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), brings together academics and transport and logistics professionals to discuss this delicate balance to help you stabilise competing demands and manage resilient and sustainable operations, with a mix of academic theory and practitioners discussing how it works in practice.

Student Hub Live - Preparing for exams

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 13:00 to 14:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

This workshop will cover practical aspects of exam revision, as well as how to mentally prepare to ensure you deliver on the day.

Breaking Bad: Challenging the heteronormative environment in the UK’s police and prisons

Monday, May 17, 2021 - 18:30 to 19:30

Online

Contact: OUBS Events Team

The Gendered Organisational Practice research cluster is marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a special event.