What’s hot: events this autumn

Meet other students and expand your support network with our social events and meet ups. Whether face-to-face or virtual, all our socials are inclusive, welcoming, fun and interactive. You can attend as many or as few as you like – there’s zero pressure. Study buddies are, of course, encouraged! 

Great for:

Expanding your network
Building your confidence
Having a laugh!

Upcoming events:

Disabled Student Group Monthly Drop-in
Friday 26 August | 17:00–18:30
A chance to socialise with other members and express any queries and concerns you may have to the Committee.

Mental Wellbeing Online Meet-up
Sunday 11 September | 19:00–20:00
Please join us for a friendly chat. This is a regular meet up, held on every Sunday.

Reach your full potential as a student with our study skills workshops. Whether it’s essay planning and writing, or learning how to present a strong academic argument, the interactive workshops will help you develop the skills you need to meet the demands of your course. Created with the academic calendar in mind, there are plenty of opportunities to support you throughout the year. 

Great for:

Honing your study skills
Building key competencies
 Improving academic communication

Upcoming events:

Applying other people's ideas with confidence
Tuesday 16 August | 11:00–12:00
Find out how to understand, deconstruct and articulate other people’s ideas, and use them to answer questions or arguments in your own words.

Get well prepared for your final assessment 
Tuesday 30 August | 19:00–20:00
Helping you get ready for the final lap of your module and making sure that all the work you put into it is worth it.

Our career and employability events will help you develop skills that are widely valued in the workplace. Our webinars and events are led by professional career advisors, enabling you achieve your work and life ambitions. Feel empowered, build confidence, and learn how to articulate your capabilities and skills in a workplace setting. 

Great for:

Career planning
Connecting you to new opportunities
Helping you navigate the job market

Upcoming events:

Curb your interview nerves (Live workshop)
Tuesday 20 September | 13:00–14:00
If you are looking to build your interview confidence this is a session for you. This workshop will run multiple times. Visit page for details.

Cover letters and emails: perfecting your one-page pitch 
Wednesday 16 November | 12:30–13:30
Learn why and when to use a covering letter and how to tailor it to different opportunities. This workshop will run multiple times. Visit page for details.

Are you looking to return to your studies? Not sure where to start? You’re not alone. We understand that life gets in the way sometimes. Throughout the year we have a number of events to help you find your feet after a short break or long absence. Connect with other likeminded students, rebuild your confidence and find a network of supportive students to help you stay motivated. 

Great for:

Expanding your network
Helping you get back on track
General support to help you navigate life as a student

Upcoming events:

Discover your goals: your first step (Live workshop)
Tuesday 11 October | 12:00–13:00
Want to use your study to change your life but not sure where to start? We can help! This workshop will run multiple times. Visit page for details.

Explore your goals: your next step (Live workshop)
Wednesday 19 October | 13:00–14:00
Not sure how to get your dream job? Want to explore which pathways are best for you? Join us to explore your options for further study and more. This workshop will run multiple times. Visit page for details.

Need to improve your digital and technical skills? Look no further! The OU’s Library Services offer a programme of live online training sessions to all OU students. Each bite-sized session provides an online alternative to face-to-face training. Extra bonus: each session allows you live access to a librarian!

Please note: Library Services events don't require booking! Simply join the room using the Adobe Connect link, and make a note of the event date on your personal calendar.

Great for:

Answering general academic writing and study skills queries
Referring you to useful resources and library databases
Helping you improve your digital skills

Upcoming events:

Improving your experience accessing online resources
Tuesday 13 September | 19:30–20:15
If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.

Accessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Tuesday 11 October | 19:30–20:15
Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.

This year’s Student Voice Week (7–13 November 2022) promises to be a fantastic selection of interactive events and activities that will seek engagement and feedback from students. This engagement is crucial to ensuring that the OU responds to student needs.

This year as well as empowering students to share their views and experiences to create positive change, there will be an additional focus on creating a sense of community and promoting wellbeing.

Great for:

Having your voice heard
Engaging with peers
Influencing positive change