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Wednesday 17 November
Wednesday 11:00-12:00
In Conversation
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
We celebrate World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) on 17 November this year, through a conversation with learners and teachers with a background of forced migration.
Who are forced migrants? Forced migrants is a non-legal, umbrella term which includes people who have been forced to leave their home countries due to conflict, natural disaster, political turmoil or other causes. It includes refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors, resettled communities, internally displaced people, those with humanitarian protection and victims of trafficking and other legal categories. It also includes CARA scholars, who hold regular Tier 5 visas and cannot apply for asylum but are forced to leave their home countries.
This year’s WAHED conference asks the question: ‘Who will be going to university in 2030?’. UNHCR data states that only 5% of the world’s refugees have access to higher education; their goal is to increase this to 15% by 2030.
As the leading Widening Access university, we at the OU need to reflect on what needs to happen for barriers to entry for forced migrants to be lowered and for all of us to make our University a place of welcome, safety and sanctuary.
Join in to find out more about their experiences in accessing higher education. This is an event for both students and staff.
Wednesday 12:00-13:00 For Faculty of Business and Law students
Students and Scholarship: Improving Teaching and Learning and how students can help
Faculty of Business and Law
This session will talk about how our research in teaching and learning helps to develop our modules and what you as students can do to help. It will also describe how this can enhance your career profile whilst giving you a deeper understanding of how we work with students. The session will be interactive and informative.
Wednesday 13:00-14:00
Decolonising the Mathematics Curriculum through the History of Mathematics
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Much of the mathematics taught at undergraduate level is named for, or attributed to, male European mathematicians of the 19th century. This helps to reinforce the mistaken notion that mathematics is a white male preserve. It is proposed to develop an online resource containing source material exemplifying the rich global diversity of the development of mathematics. Sample sources will be shown, for example from 9th century India, and students will be invited to make suggestions for both content and design of the resource.
Wednesday 16:30-17:30
How the Student Voice is heard in the Law School
Faculty of Business and Law
Our session will be an overview of the way in which the Student Voice is heard, considered and acted upon within the Law School. We will speak about the consultation forums, input by students into the development of new modules and the ways in which the OU Students Association liaises with the School to keep us informed of student concerns and feedback. Students will gain an understanding of how they can become active contributors within the Faculty and will, of course, be able to ask us questions.
Wednesday 18:00-19:15
Student Insights – Exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
OU Students Association
At the Students Association we want all students to feel encouraged and supported as valued members of our community. Join us to connect with and hear from students like you. We’ll explore your experiences of OU study, how you have overcome fears and concerns, and your most valued support.
Wednesday 19:00-20:00
The OU Library: How can we help you?
The Open University Library
Did you know that the OU Library has a team of librarians available to help you? Have you used our enquiry service before? Tell us what worked well and what we need to improve. Join our informal discussion to tell us what you want from the library and help us shape the service so that it really meets your needs.
Wednesday 19:00-20:00
How to...make the most your studies – using Personal Development Planning (PDP)
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
This workshop will be structured to address the following questions: what is PDP and how can it be useful for you? How can PDP help increase your employability? How can students support one another with PDP? This will be an interactive session led by peer PDP coaches from the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport which will invite you to reflect on your study journeys and needs.
Wednesday 19:00-20:30
Scholarship Conference 2021: Showcasing our research into teaching and learning at the OU
The Open University Scholarship Centres
In this student-focused conference we’ll introduce the OU’s Scholarship Plan and showcase examples of the educational research from the four faculties. We’ll discuss the impact of our scholarship, the challenges and priorities for scholarship, and the opportunities and support available for students to get involved either as participants or researchers.
Wednesday 20:00-21:00 For students based in Wales
Welsh Student Voice Special
OU Students Association
We'll be asking students in Wales to contribute to a discussion board leading up to the meeting where students will have the opportunity to discuss key points raised as well as finding out more about opportunities to have their voices heard and volunteering.
Wednesday 20:00-21:00
Students as consultants on inclusive curriculum
The Open University Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Find out more about these exciting new roles as Inclusive Curriculum Student Consultants and help us prepare the Student Consultants for their important work reviewing curriculum for inclusivity and accessibility.
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