March to April 2025: What’s on – dates for your diary

Literature and creative writing face-to-face meet Up: Glasgow 
Sunday 2 March - 10:30-12:30

Mental Wellbeing online meet-up 
Sunday 2 March - 19:00-20:00

Study/desk work body doubling
Every Monday - 12:30-14:00

OU Debate Club - Debating session
Monday 3 March - 19:00-20:00

Developing your essay planning (Intermediate)
Tuesday 4 March - 19:00-20:00

Really understanding questions
Thursday 6 March - 11:00-12:00

Critical thinking (Beginners)
Tuesday 11 March - 11:00-12:00      

Critical thinking (Intermediate)
Monday 17 March - 11:00-12:00

Creative problem-solving: techniques for success
Wednesday 19 March - 11:00-12:00      

Introduction to essay writing (Beginners)
Thursday 20 March - 19:00-20:00

Critical thinking (Advanced)
Tuesday 25 March - 11:00-12:00      

Developing your essay writing (Intermediate)
Wednesday 26 March - 19:00-20:00      

Connect LIVE  Live Q&A: Ask the Student Support Team
Thursday 27 March - 11:00-12:00

Memory and Learning: making the connections
Tuesday 1 April - 11:00-12:00      

Open Research Week
Monday 24 – Friday 28 March

Learn about ‘real world’ applications of the OU’s openly available research data, outputs and citizen science platforms. Join webinars, watch videos and read articles throughout the week to discover how the OU’s open approach is supporting the research community.

Release your potential
Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 February

A four-day programme of online career skills sessions to help you navigate low confidence, fear of failure and low motivation. Includes employer panel event Growth mindset and why employers want it on Wednesday 26 February.

Fulfilling futures in environment and sustainability
Thursday 6 – Tuesday 11 March

This 6-day forum is for anyone interested in careers in the innovative, growing sustainability sector. Match your passion for the planet to a future that’s fulfilling for you.

Career Together
4, 11, 12 & 20 March – times vary

Four sessions hosted by the OU’s careers team: 75-minute Adobe Connect sessions to give you protected, booked time to focus on yourself and work on your own future – in the company of other OU students.

Follow your values: find your employer match
Wednesday 25 March

Online employer panel discussion session focused on an increasingly popular trend - values-based recruitment. Our expert panel will explain the concept and you’ll learn how to match your values to the right employer.

Pathways to accountancy
Thursday 3 April 

An expert panel discussion for any OU student or graduate considering a career in accountancy, whatever subject you’re studying. Accountants play a key role in every organisation, across all industries and sectors.

Using Library Search for your assignment
Tuesday 4 March - 19:30

Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.

Introduction to Library Services
Thursday 6 March - 19:00

Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.

Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Monday 10 March - 12:30

Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.

Improving your experience accessing online resources
Thursday 13 March - 19:30

If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.

Smarter searching with library databases
Monday 17 March - 19:30

Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.

Diverse voices, alternative sources
Thursday 20 March - 19:30

Learn why it is important to consider diverse perspectives in your research and discover search tips and resources which will help you find them.

Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use
Monday 24 March - 19:30

Develop a critical awareness of Generative AI within the context of academic study.

The why and how of referencing
Thursday 3 April - 19:00

Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.