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						<span class="zfNum">1</span>Meet others, make connections					</h3>
					<p><strong>Open SU&#039;s Welcome Week</strong><br><em>Starts Saturday, 26 September</em><br>Whether you&#039;re a new or returning student, Welcome Week is packed with fun events, insightful talks, and plenty of ways to get involved with the wonderful community of OU students!<br><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/whats-on/ww/">Find out more</a></p><p><strong>Open University in Scotland Welcome Events</strong><br><em>Friday, 21 August &ndash; Thursday, 8 October<br>Online and in person</em><br>New to the OU in Scotland? Join one of the welcome events to meet fellow students, hear from OU staff, pick up practical tips for starting your studies, and discover the support available throughout your OU journey.<br><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen-university-in-scotland-welcome-event-26-tickets.eventbrite.co.uk%2F&;data=05%7C02%7Cclair.jackson%40open.ac.uk%7C024e3c431f1140ea3b3808dee66f20b8%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C639201562131738714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&;sdata=f92w%2BqtwnlXRAfYrPZSdp88%2BWoMCcmC9Sc60%2Bz1yzBg%3D&;reserved=0">Find out more</a></p><p><strong>School of Maths &; Stats Welcome Events</strong><br><em>Throughout September</em><br>If you&rsquo;re taking a module in the School of Maths &; Stats in October, visit your study site to see what welcome events are taking place throughout September. You can also catch up on recordings of past events, which may help if you&rsquo;re deciding on your next module.<br><a href="https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/connecthosted/view.php?id=1187487">Find out more</a></p><p><strong>OU Pride Virtual Study Session</strong><br><em>Every Friday<br></em><em>Online</em><br>Join other students for a virtual study session hosted by OU Pride &mdash; a friendly space to focus, study alongside others and feel connected.<br><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2770/">Find out more</a></p><p><strong>Cwtch &; Create: A Wales Club Creative Drop-In</strong><br><em>Every Saturday<br>Online</em><br>Open to all, rooted in Wales and united in creativity, this relaxed creative drop-in is a chance to connect with others while making, chatting or simply joining for company.<br><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2859/">Find out more</a></p>				</li>
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					<p><strong>Career Together</strong><br><em>Thursday, 3 September and Thursday, 1 October: 12:30pm–1:45pm<br>Online</em><br>On the first Thursday of every month, join the careers team for dedicated time to tackle a careers task you’ve been putting off. You might work on your CV, LinkedIn profile, skills audit, labour market research, job application, or anything else that helps you focus on your next step — all in a supportive space with other OU students.<br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events?page=1&;studentSiteId=1&;text=career%20together">Find out more</a></p><p><strong>Enhance your career skills and broaden your horizons</strong><br><em>Monday, 12 – Friday, 16 October <br>Online</em><br>Take the next steps in your career with this one-week series of online workshops.<br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/news/detail/433">Find out more</a></p>				</li>
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					<p><strong>The leaders we need: Quiet influence and reflection in uncertain times</strong><br><em>Thursday, 8 October: 4pm–5pm<br>Milton Keynes campus and online</em><br>Jacqueline Baker, Professor of Public Leadership and Management, will explore how organisational and sociological cultures shape learning, leadership and professional identity in this inaugural lecture.<br><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fthe-leaders-we-need-quiet-influence-and-reflection-in-uncertain-times-tickets-1993699103688%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&;data=05%7C02%7Cclair.jackson%40open.ac.uk%7Cd780d7a511e340d8d41208dee8b1f7c6%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C639204048235968321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&;sdata=DcM8sgXNzMRbk%2BTzLjXtio00THK3bO8PczVrIcGPE7E%3D&;reserved=0">Find out more</a></p>				</li>
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					<p>Don't forget to check out the OU library's programme of live online training sessions and events for all OU students. This includes introductions to the online library, how to find information for your assignments, and referencing. Visit the <a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events">training page</a> to see upcoming sessions. ;</p><p>Unable to attend live? No problem – recordings are available to watch any time.</p>				</li>
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