Student Hub Live

Student Hub Live was a series of live, online and interactive events open to everyone at The Open University which ran from 2014-2025. These events covered 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.

Other recordings and contents can be found on the Student Hub Live Archive website.

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video preview image for Compare and contrast Compare and contrast‘Compare’ and ‘contrast’ are very common process words, and in this session, Dr Fiona...22 October 2018
video preview image for Describe DescribeDescriptive essays are very common at Level 1. Description is about framing what you choose to...22 October 2018
video preview image for Referencing ReferencingMany students worry about when and how to reference. In this session, Katherine Moore explains how...22 October 2018
video preview image for Critically evaluate Critically evaluateCritical evaluation is a skill that is often required at Levels 2 and 3, and it can be a...22 October 2018
video preview image for Student Story - Magda Prakash Student Story - Magda PrakashMagda discusses assessment.04 October 2018
video preview image for Student Story - Peter Cowan Student Story - Peter CowanPeter tells us about support during study.04 October 2018
video preview image for Student Story - Frank Farley Student Story - Frank FarleyFrank tells us how he deals with being a very nervous student.04 October 2018
video preview image for Tutors and Tutorials Tutors and TutorialsIn this session Jonquil and Ieman explain the role of your tutor, how to get the most from your...04 October 2018
video preview image for OUSA OUSAAn introduction to the OU Students Association, including the support we offer, chances to meet...04 October 2018
video preview image for Studying with disabilities Studying with disabilitiesStephanie Stubbins (Deputy President of the OU Students Association) and Sheila Cameron (Chair of...04 October 2018
video preview image for Wheel of Ologies quiz Wheel of Ologies quizPlay along at home against our two teams battling it out to win the infamous SHL Wheel of ologies...04 October 2018
video preview image for Student support team Student support teamThe student support team (SST) are a fantastic source of support. In this session two members of...04 October 2018
video preview image for First things first: Getting set up and organised First things first: Getting set up and organisedIn this session I will talk about how best to get and feel prepared. What do viewers need to do,...04 October 2018
video preview image for Introduction & Welcome to the OU Introduction & Welcome to the OUWelcome to the OU – this session will include an introduction to what students can expect from...04 October 2018
video preview image for Introducing Big White Wall – how OU students can access help and support, anytime, anywhere Introducing Big White Wall – how OU students can access help and support, anytime, anywhereThis year, Open University students who are going through a tough time will be able to access...04 October 2018
video preview image for The Library The LibraryThe aim of this session is to introduce the OU prospective students to the various services...04 October 2018
video preview image for Resources for your study Resources for your studyThe Open University have a wide range of resources avaliable to support you in your studies. In...04 October 2018
video preview image for Using assessment to aid you with your studies Using assessment to aid you with your studiesThis session will discuss how assessment is designed to help with your understanding and skills...04 October 2018
video preview image for Careers CareersThe Careers advisory service offer a wide range of support to OU students, from helping with CV’s...04 October 2018
video preview image for Student Story - Paul Williams Student Story - Paul WilliamsPaul talks about fitting studying around work and family.04 October 2018