Previous Events

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.

Student Hub Live: End of Module Assessments and Remote Exams

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Whether you have a TMA, EMA or exam this session is the one-stop shop to answer practical questions. We will be joined by a Student Support Team expert so we can answer questions that come up about these important chances to finish up your module.

Early pregnancy endings and the workplace knowledge exchange

Monday, May 13, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:30

Online with Microsoft Teams

Contact: EPE@open.ac.uk

This knowledge exchange event will summarise the Early Pregnancy Endings (EPE) project's key findings and best practice principles for organisational support for staff who are affected by early pregnancy endings. The event will be useful for line managers, HR professionals and trade union representatives, as well as anyone who has been affected by an early pregnancy ending whilst in employment.

Student Hub Live: Power reading - boost your reading skills

Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:30

Online with Student Hub Live

So much of your degree will be spent reading and working out what the text says. Come along to this session to max out your reading potential.