Student Hub Live

Student Hub Live is a series of live, online and interactive events open to everyone at The Open University. These events cover a range of activities to support all OU students in their studies and build academic community. This collection on the Open University Digital Archive preserves the studio broadcasts and other video content created for Student Hub Live.

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video preview image for Why languages and intercultural communication matter Why languages and intercultural communication matterHas learning a new language always been an ambition? Are you fascinated by different cultures and...22 September 2020
video preview image for Words make worlds: the power of language learning Words make worlds: the power of language learningWouldn’t it be easier if everybody spoke the same language? What are the benefits of speaking...22 September 2020
video preview image for Changing lives around the world Changing lives around the worldThis session will give an overview of the type of work The Open University is doing around the...22 September 2020
video preview image for Current debates: Understanding and Preventing Serious Youth Violence Current debates: Understanding and Preventing Serious Youth ViolenceDuring the past two years, according to official crime figures and news-media reports, there has...23 June 2020
video preview image for Current debates: ‘Are schools fit for purpose?’: key debates in alternative education Current debates: ‘Are schools fit for purpose?’: key debates in alternative educationDuring the widespread disruption to schooling and home learning during the pandemic, some...23 June 2020
video preview image for Current debates: Lockdown and Children’s Development Current debates: Lockdown and Children’s DevelopmentA lot of people are expressing worries and challenges with having their children at home, losing...23 June 2020
video preview image for Children’s conceptions of play and learning: an international cross-cultural study & Close Children’s conceptions of play and learning: an international cross-cultural study & CloseChildren around the world love to play and many types of activities are commonly defined as play....23 June 2020
video preview image for Evidence-Informed Practice (E-IP) Evidence-Informed Practice (E-IP)Evidence-Informed Practice (E-IP) is widely advocated for in many professions. Indeed, teachers,...24 September 2019
video preview image for Early Childhood Early ChildhoodThis session will give viewers the opportunity to learn more about the Early Childhood team at The...24 September 2019
video preview image for Making a difference Making a differenceIt is estimated that half of the school-aged children in the world will not be able to read or...24 September 2019
video preview image for Sport and fitness Sport and fitnessIn this session Ben and Simon introduce themselves using a favourite hat that links to their sport...24 September 2019
video preview image for Student Support Team Student Support TeamThe session discusses the role of the educational advisor within the WELS Student Support Team...25 September 2018
video preview image for Debate: 'The purpose of higher education is to provide knowledge' Debate: 'The purpose of higher education is to provide knowledge'This is an exciting opportunity to listen and interact with academics across the University,...25 September 2018
video preview image for Beyond the trivial: what does studying sport reveal? Beyond the trivial: what does studying sport reveal?This session uses pictures and images the participants have chosen to stimulate discussion among...25 September 2018
video preview image for Growing up with gender Growing up with gender‘Googlegate’ – are women biologically less suited to coding, and more anxious, as James...26 September 2017
video preview image for Children’s digital lives Children’s digital lives‘Screen time’ – meaningless concept or destroying a generation? Scientists, policy makers and...26 September 2017
video preview image for How creative media can help us to understand children’s lives and child development How creative media can help us to understand children’s lives and child developmentUsing films, games and apps can help students and lecturers to build understandings of children’s...26 September 2017
video preview image for Why are humans the only animals with language and how do children learn it? & Close Why are humans the only animals with language and how do children learn it? & ClosePaul will talk about why humans are the only animals talking. We stand out in the natural world for...26 September 2017
video preview image for Trailers: Student Hub Live events - 26th September 2017 Trailers: Student Hub Live events - 26th September 2017Bootcamp 2: Study tips and tricks Sports Induction Childhood and Youth (undergraduate) Studies19 September 2017
video preview image for Supporting disability Supporting disabilityLynda describes what valuing diversity means at the OU. She also talks about the work of the...18 September 2017