This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with OU student Becky from the Study Notebook company. If you’ve not heard of them before or want to know more then read below as Becky’s initiative is already making waves. Becky, you run the The Study Notebook Company. Tell us more...
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OU Students: The Final Push
By Leanne Goodall The pressure builds to finish that final part of an Open University module or degree but don’t worry, you can get through it About this time of year OU students everywhere are feeling their stress levels increase and they haven’t a clue how they are going to get through the...
Issue 79: Latest Open University News
Studying with the OU in Retirement
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we tackle retirement, photographic memories and bookkeeping/accounting. So if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up and stick it...
OU TMAs: Understanding the Question
Answering an OU TMA question
By Leanne Goodall Handing in a good Open University TMA can often be simpler than you think Every student wants to do well on their TMA but sometimes (often?) it’s the process of understanding the question that really becomes a stumbling block for students. For some, writing a killer TMA takes a...
Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. The greatest university on the planet (we reckon anyway) is always innovating and leading the way on many issues that affect us around the globe and these news pieces reflect just...
5 Ways to Make Studying Fun
By Leanne Goodall We all know that studying can be one long hard slog and sometimes we really need to liven things up and add a bit of fun. Making your study session a little more fun only adds to the learning process and helps things to stick in the mind too....
Issue 77: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up and stick it on the next Open University news.
Is Underachieving Your Worst Fear?
By Norah Martin Is Underachieving Your Worst Fear? Going through high school with flying colors brings praise from friends, family and professors. Students that are ahead of the pack enjoy many benefits indeed, one of the greatest rewards being a sense of high self-esteem. But, crowning achievements in high school do not...
Issue 76: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover: OU quality mark, carer achieves degree and Lord Briggs dies. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it...
8 Ways to Get Through a Tricky Open University Module
By Leanne Goodall Open University modules can be tough but help is at hand with these top tips It might be that you’re finding the module really hard going or it might be that you’re struggling to enjoy it. Whatever the reason for your tricky module, these tips might just help you to...
