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						<span class="zfNum">1</span>Meet others, make connections					</h3>
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							<img width="6720" height="4480" src="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?fit=6720%2C4480&;ssl=1" class="" alt="A woman smiling as she works on her laptop." style="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?w=6720&;ssl=1 6720w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=300%2C200&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=768%2C512&;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=360%2C240&;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?resize=545%2C363&;ssl=1 545w, https://i0.wp.com/thehootstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5908493.jpg?w=1392&;ssl=1 1392w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" data-hero-candidate="" />								<figcaption class="zfCaption">
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						<p><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2058/">Saturday Morning Coffee and Chat</a></strong><br>Every Saturday – 10:00 – 11:00<br>An informal weekly drop-in to get to know other students and chat about everything and anything.<a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2347/"></a><br><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2347/"></a><br><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2347/"><strong>Silent Online Reading Group</strong></a><br>Every Saturday – 15:00 – 16:30<br>A chance to have an hour for yourself to either read a novel or study.<strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2240/"></a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2240/"></a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2240/">Mental Wellbeing Online Meet-Up</a></strong><br>Every Sunday – 19:00 – 20:00<br>A friendly chat, held every Sunday. Everyone welcome.<br><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2517/">OU Debate Club</a></strong><br>Every Monday – 19:00 – 20:00<br>This is an opportunity for all OU students to practice and develop their verbal persuasion skills.<br><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/1935/">Community Drop-In</a></strong><br>Every Thursday – 18:00 – 19:00<br>A weekly drop-in to chat about anything. Everyone is welcome.<br><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/whats-on/student-voice-week/">Student Voice Week</a></strong><br>15 – 21 November<br>This is your chance to speak up, share ideas, and shape the future of the OU across a variety of areas. Throughout the week you can join interactive workshops, live Q&;A sessions, and discussion forums covering key topics impacting all students.<br><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2313/">Club Cymru Global November Celebrations Virtual Party</a></strong><br>Saturday 15 November – 19:00 – 21:00<br>A vibrant evening of fun, games, and trivia as we explore November celebrations from around the world! From colourful festivals to national days, we’ll connect, learn, and celebrate together in true Club Cymru style.<br><br><strong><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2125/">Virtual Laughter Yoga</a></strong><br>Tuesday 18 November – 13:30 – 14:00<br>Join via Zoom and enjoy simple, playful exercises and laughs to boost your happy hormones.</p>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">2</span>Get to know your library					</h3>
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						<p><strong><a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/reference-management-tools-an-introduction">Reference management tools – an introduction</a></strong><br>Wednesday 19 November – 19:30<br>Learn how reference management tools work, and the benefits and risks of using them.<br><br><strong><a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/the-why-and-how-of-referencing">The why and how of referencing</a></strong><br>Monday 24 November – 20:00<br>Wednesday 3 December – 19:30<br>Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support. <em>Please note there is a relaxed ;</em><a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/relaxed-why-and-how-of-referencing"><em>v</em><em>ersion of this training</em></a><em> ;on Wednesday 10 December.</em><br><br><strong><a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/introduction-to-library-services">Introduction to Library Services</a></strong><br><em>Catch up on the recording</em><br>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.<br><br><strong><a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events/using-library-search-for-your-assignment">Using Library Search for your assignment</a></strong><br><em>Catch up on the recording</em><br>Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.</p><p>Unable to attend live? No problem – recordings are available to watch anytime. Visit our <a href="https://university.open.ac.uk/library/training-and-events">training page</a> to see upcoming sessions and access past recordings.</p>				</li>
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						<span class="zfNum">3</span>Careers and employability					</h3>
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						<p><strong>Prepare to succeed: post-CareersFest workshops</strong> (18 – 28 November):<br>Join any or all of our skill-building online workshops to help you get ready to apply for opportunities and show your full potential to employers.<br><br>In Week 1, prepare to<strong> ;connect with confidence</strong> (18 – 20 November):<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605575"><strong>Networking woe to networking pro</strong></a> ;<br>Tuesday 18 November – 12:00 – 13:15<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605577"><strong>Unlock your career potential with LinkedIn</strong></a> ;<br>Wednesday 19 November – 12:30 – 13:45<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605579"><strong>Job search strategy</strong></a> ;<br>Thursday 20 November – 12:45 – 14:00<br><br>In Week 2, learn how to <strong>s</strong><strong>howcase your strength</strong><strong>s</strong> (25 – 28 November):<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605582"><strong>Navigating career roadblocks</strong></a><strong> ; ;</strong><br>Tuesday 25 November – 12:00 – 13:15<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605584"><strong>From CV miss to CV hit</strong></a> ;<br>Wednesday 26 November – 12:30 – 13:45<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4605590"><strong>Curb your interview nerves</strong></a> ;<br>Thursday 27 November – 12:45 – 14:00<br><br><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/detail/4634113"><strong>GenAI: Level up your career</strong></a><strong> ;</strong> ;<br>Friday 28 November – 12:00 – 13:15</p>				</li>
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