Previous Events

Student Hub Live: Generative AI: who's the expert?

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 18:30 to 19:30

Online

Join us for a lively and engaging online event as we explore the hot topic of Generative AI and ask the question: who’s the expert?

Supporting ethnic minority mothers in the workplace

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00

Online

Event organised by the CVSL, at The Open University to discuss research and practice-based solutions affecting ethnic minority mothers.

Student Hub Live: Critical thinking (Intermediate)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00

Online

This workshop builds on the introductory session and we will take a deeper look at critical analysis using the five tiers of critical thinking. The focus is on tools to help you with your critical thinking.

Student Hub Live: Support and wellbeing for student carers

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:30

Online

This session will help you discover what support might be available in your local area, and what support is available from The Open University as an unpaid carer. There will also be tips and advice on how to maintain and boost your wellbeing.

Student Hub Live: Critical thinking (Introductory)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00

Online

Aimed at Access and Level 1 students or those who are new to critical thinking and writing, this workshop covers the basics.

Student Hub Live: Creative note-taking

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 19:00 to 20:00

Online with Student Hub Live

There is no ‘right’ way to take notes, and at this workshop we will show and share different styles of note-taking. If you would like to develop your own style, and perhaps share some of the note-taking techniques you have used, this workshop is for you.

Student Hub Live: Creative problem-solving: techniques for success

Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00

Online with Student Hub Live

This session will introduce the creative problem-solving cycle and the steps people take to solve problems. It will give you some ideas for how you can jumpstart your creativity by using tools to help each part of the cycle. 

CVSL Conference 2024 - Voluntary Sector Collaborations: Cohesive or Coercive Influences on Leadership Strategy

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 09:15 to 16:30

IN PERSON @The Open University, Milton Keynes and ONLINE

Join us for this year’s annual conference held by the OU’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership in the Business School.

Student Hub Live: Get well prepared for your final exams

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00

Online with 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.

Advice Traps: How to avoid them & produce more energy for change

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00

Online

Contact: OUBS Events team

This session will help you to spot 'Advice Traps' before you fall head-first into them.