<div class="fr-view"><p>Discover 10 brilliant workshops and interactive sessions that you can access online from anywhere in the world! Packed with valuable hints and tips to help you study smarter, these workshops are perfect for students at any stage of their academic journey.</p>
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						<span class="zfNum">1</span>Get social!					</h3>
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							<img width="1194" height="834" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?fit=1194%2C834&;ssl=1" class="" alt="Friends sat outside in a pub garden, sat on a long bench and laughing." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?w=1194&;ssl=1 1194w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?resize=300%2C210&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?resize=1024%2C715&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?resize=768%2C536&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?resize=360%2C251&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Get-social.png?resize=545%2C381&;ssl=1 545w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
									<cite class="zfCredit">The Open University</cite>

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						<p>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 &ndash; there&rsquo;s zero pressure. Study buddies are, of course, encouraged!</p><p><strong>Great for:</strong></p><p><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811715339.png?resize=19%2C19&;ssl=1" width="19" height="19" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii wp-image-24375" data-id="24375">Expanding your network<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811715254.png?resize=20%2C20&;ssl=1" width="20" height="20" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii wp-image-24373" data-id="24373">Building your confidence<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811715303.png?resize=20%2C20&;ssl=1" width="20" height="20" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii wp-image-24374" data-id="24374">Having a laugh!</p><p><strong>Upcoming events: ;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/1159/"><strong>North West OU students online meet-up</strong></a><br><strong>Wednesday 28 August | 19:30&ndash;21:00</strong><br>Join hosts Nichola and Wesley for a friendly chat held on the last Wednesday of the month.</p><p><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/1148/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/1150/"><strong>OU debate club</strong></a><strong><br>Monday 9 September | 19:00&ndash;20:00<br></strong>Join the OU Debate Club for a debating session every Monday (apart from holidays). It&#039;s an opportunity to practice communicating by debating issues of the day. ;</p><main style="display: block"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oustudents.com%2Forganisation%2F6542%2F&;data=05%7C02%7Csandra.carter%40open.ac.uk%7C7b674977ddcc4538317708dc57c60edf%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638481755376522721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&;sdata=R%2Bv%2F%2B1nzhsBBIFru4PCGOcyLneX%2F5emChdpz2Dpl7vQ%3D&;reserved=0" style="cursor: pointer;color: rgb(23, 156, 186);text-decoration: none" title="https://www.oustudents.com/organisation/6542/">Join the Club</a> on Facebook or WhatsApp to receive the event link.</p></main>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">2</span>Hone your study skills					</h3>
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							<img width="1188" height="786" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?fit=1188%2C786&;ssl=1" class="" alt="A man at a laptop on a video call, wearing headphones and writing in a notebook." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?w=1188&;ssl=1 1188w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?resize=300%2C198&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?resize=1024%2C677&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?resize=768%2C508&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?resize=360%2C238&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/study-skills.png?resize=545%2C361&;ssl=1 545w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
									<cite class="zfCredit">The Open University</cite>

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						<p>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. ;</p><p><strong>Great for:</strong></p><p><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811992565.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24378">Developing ;your study skills<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811992620.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24380">Building key competencies<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719811992705.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24379">Improving academic communication</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-your-time-better-1900-2000-tickets-933353253707" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Managing your time better<br></strong></a><strong>Tuesday 3 September | 19:00–20:00</strong><br>Take control and change the way you approach your studies with this interactive workshop on effective time management. ;</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-high-intensity-study-1100-1200-tickets-940247976007"><strong>Managing high intensity study</strong></a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-your-time-better-1900-2000-tickets-933353253707" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="cursor: pointer;color: rgb(23, 156, 186);text-decoration: none;font-family: Cabin, sans-serif;font-size: 17px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)" target="_blank"></a><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family: Cabin, sans-serif;font-size: 17px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong>Tuesday 10 September | <strong>11:00–12:00</strong></strong><br>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.</p>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">3</span>Supporting your learning					</h3>
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							<img width="1188" height="788" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?fit=1188%2C788&;ssl=1" class="" alt="A group of people sat at a table, having a meeting and writing in notebooks." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?w=1188&;ssl=1 1188w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?resize=300%2C199&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?resize=1024%2C679&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?resize=768%2C509&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?resize=360%2C239&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning.png?resize=545%2C361&;ssl=1 545w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
									<cite class="zfCredit">The Open University</cite>

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						<p>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.</p><p><strong>Great for:</strong></p><p><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812084267.png?resize=19%2C19&;ssl=1" width="19" height="19" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24383">Expanding your network<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812084166.png?resize=19%2C19&;ssl=1" width="19" height="19" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24382">Develop strategies to cope better<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812084242.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24384">General support to help you navigate life as a student</p><p><strong>Upcoming events:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-well-prepared-for-your-final-assignment-1900-2000-tickets-932528366447" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get well prepared for your final assessment ;</strong><strong><br></strong></a><strong>Thursday 22 August | 19:00–20:00</strong><br>OU tutors give their best hints, tips and advice so you can be certain you give your end of course assignment your absolute best.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiverse-community-starting-out-effectively-1100-1215-tickets-940244244847" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Neurodiverse community: starting out effectively</strong></a><br><strong>Thursday 5 September | 11:00–12:15<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiverse-community-starting-out-effectively-1100-1215-tickets-940244244847" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> ;</strong></a></strong><br>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.</p>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">4</span>In the Library					</h3>
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							<img width="1186" height="796" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?fit=1186%2C796&;ssl=1" class="" alt="A man in a wheelchair looking at books in a library." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?w=1186&;ssl=1 1186w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?resize=300%2C201&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?resize=1024%2C687&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?resize=768%2C515&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?resize=360%2C242&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Library.png?resize=545%2C366&;ssl=1 545w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
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						<p>Need to improve your digital and technical skills? Look no further! The OU’s <a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/library/">Library Services</a> 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!</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Great for:</strong></p><p><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812172422.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24387">Answering general academic writing and study skills queries<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812172334.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24386">Referring you to useful resources and library databases<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812172386.png?resize=19%2C19&;ssl=1" width="19" height="19" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24388">Helping you improve your digital skills</p><p><strong>Upcoming events: ;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www5.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/assessing-the-reliability-of-information-for-your-assignment?nocache=668511c90ae97" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment<br></strong></a><strong>Monday 2 September | 19:30–20:15</strong><br>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.</p><p><a href="https://www5.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/diverse-voices-alternative-sources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://www5.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/diverse-voices-alternative-sources"><strong>Diverse voices, alternative sources</strong></a><br><strong>Wednesday 25 September | 12:30–13:30</strong><br>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.</p>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">5</span>Build your future					</h3>
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							<img width="1194" height="792" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?fit=1194%2C792&;ssl=1" class="" alt="A woman in a checked shirt with a pencil in her mouth, with a ruler measuring on graph paper." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?w=1194&;ssl=1 1194w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?resize=300%2C199&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?resize=1024%2C679&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?resize=768%2C509&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?resize=360%2C239&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Future.png?resize=545%2C362&;ssl=1 545w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
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						<p>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. ;</p><p><strong>Great for:</strong></p><p><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812285097.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24390">Career planning<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812285168.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24392">Connecting you to new opportunities<br><img alt="âï¸" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1719812285135.png?resize=18%2C18&;ssl=1" width="18" height="18" data-recalc-dims="1" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-id="24391">Helping you navigate the job market</p><p><strong>Upcoming events:</strong></p><p><strong>Considering postgraduate study</strong><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/3493329"><strong><br></strong></a><strong>Thursday 17 October | 14:00–15:00</strong></p><p><strong>Networking woe to networking pro</strong><br><strong>Friday 30 October</strong> <strong>| 13:00–14:00</strong></p><p>More details and booking links for these events (and other careers workshops and sessions) will appear on <a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events"><strong>OpportunityHub</strong></a> when available.</p>				</li>
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