Previous Events

Student Hub Live - Understanding assessment

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 19:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

One of the biggest mistakes tutors see students make is providing an insightful and well-constructed answer that isn’t related to the question being asked. In this interactive session SHL look at how to interpret assessment questions to avoid this.

Business and Law – (re)Freshers event

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 17:00 to 19:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

Join Student Hub Live (SHL) for the Business and Law induction event on Tuesday 1 October from 5.00 to 7.00 pm. The sessions are designed for all new business and law students, particularly those on B100 or W101. However, if you are new to the OU, new to the Business or Law School, or just looking for some extra study advice, SHL have something for you too.

The Impact and Effectiveness of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:00

MYB3, Michael Young Building, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Contact: Marjan Ajevski

This seminar will give an overview of the main dimensions for measuring the effectiveness of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, both within the former Yugoslavia and beyond it.

Presentation on the OU Astrobiology Research Group's project funding from Research England

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:00

D203, Michael Young Building, The Open University, Walton Hall, MK7 6AA

This presentation will give an overview of the work being carried out over the next three years with a particular focus on space governance.

YouTube Premiere: Blockchains, Fact and Fiction - a legal perspective

Monday, September 2, 2019 - 13:00 to 13:45

Online with YouTube

What is a Blockchain? What are the benefits and risks of Cryptocurrency?

Student Hub Live event: Preparing for the end before you begin

Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 20:00 to 21:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

In this workshop we will discuss how to use guidance from academics on how to prioritise key skills and areas of content so that you can prepare as effectively as possible – right from the start of your module. 

Student Hub Live event: Storytelling or argument: creating an argument in your writing

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 20:00 to 21:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

This workshop focuses on the narrative part of an essay, and complements the other essay-writing that we will hold during this summer and autumn workshops. 

Student Hub Live (SHL) event: Developing your academic writing

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 20:00 to 21:00

Online with Student Hub Live

Contact: Student Hub Live

This workshop covers being objective and supporting your arguments with evidence, complementing the essay-writing workshops that will be run in the autumn.