August to October 2024: What’s on: events for your diary

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: 

North West OU students online meet-up
Wednesday 28 August | 19:30–21:00
Join hosts Nichola and Wesley for a friendly chat held on the last Wednesday of the month.

OU debate club
Monday 9 September | 19:00–20:00
Join the OU Debate Club for a debating session every Monday (apart from holidays). It's an opportunity to practice communicating by debating issues of the day. 

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:

Developing your study skills
Building key competencies
Improving academic communication

Managing your time better
Tuesday 3 September | 19:00–20:00
Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management. 

Managing high intensity study
Tuesday 10 September | 11:00–12:00
We know many wonderful OU students study 90 or 120 credits in a year, so this new workshop will help to explore some of the opportunities and challenges involved in studying with a high intensity.

Do you need a little extra support with your studies? Not sure where to start? Studying can be a real challenge, particularly when juggling alongside other commitments and life in general! Throughout the year we have a number of events to help build your confidence and find a network of supportive students.

Great for:

Expanding your network
Develop strategies to cope better
General support to help you navigate life as a student

Upcoming events:

Get well prepared for your final assessment 
Thursday 22 August | 19:00–20:00
OU tutors give their best hints, tips and advice so you can be certain you give your end of course assignment your absolute best.

Neurodiverse community: starting out effectively
Thursday 5 September | 11:00–12:15 
This workshop features a neurodivergent guest who will discuss their own experiences. Find out how to capitalise on your different ways of thinking and start your new year of studying as effectively as possible.

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: 

Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Monday 2 September | 19:30–20:15
This interactive session will explore how to evaluate information using a framework and why it is important to look critically at information sources we may find on the web.

Diverse voices, alternative sources
Wednesday 25 September | 12:30–13:30
Academic literature is not inclusive, there are many under-represented voices. This session outlines the difficulties in finding diverse voices and alternative sources, and explores the steps you can take to include a range of voices and perspectives in your literature search.

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:

Considering postgraduate study
Thursday 17 October | 14:00–15:00

Networking woe to networking pro
Friday 30 October | 13:00–14:00

More details and booking links for these events (and other careers workshops and sessions) will appear on OpportunityHub when available.