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Discover our events, drop-ins and training sessions designed to support you with your studies, teaching and research.

 

Check back regularly as more sessions are added all the time.

You can also request one-to-one sessions with the Student Academic Skills team and browse sessions for researchers.

Friday 24th March 2023

Using EndNote Online

Date
24/03/2023 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
In this session discover how to import references to EndNote Online from your database searches, organise and edit the references you save, and use EndNote Online with Word to create consistent in-text citations and bibliographies in your writing.
Monday 27th March 2023

Navigating information on the web

Date
27/03/2023 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Discover how to search the web more effectively by using advanced search functionality and social media. Suitable for undergraduate and masters students in all subjects.

Study chat: Preparing your notes for revision

Date
27/03/2023 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Exams, whether in-person or in an open book format, are easier to approach when you understand your own notes. This session provides key strategies for both developing and engaging with notes for revision and assessments.

Critically evaluating information (Social Sciences)

Date
27/03/2023 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. Suitable for undergraduates (year two onwards) and masters students.
Tuesday 28th March 2023

Study Chat: Staying motivated and tackling procrastination

Date
28/03/2023 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Join the Student Academic Skills team for a motivation-themed study chat. The team will take you through some useful ways to find, and maintain, your motivation.
Wednesday 29th March 2023

Study With Us Online - using the pomodoro method

Date
29/03/2023 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Join the Study With Us community on Microsoft Teams on Wednesdays for a structured study session.

Resource Spotlight: ASSIA (Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts)

Date
29/03/2023 (12:00-12:30)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Our resource spotlights will guide you through a range of key resources to help you search effectively for information. Suitable for undergraduates and Masters students.

Using EndNote Online

Date
29/03/2023 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
In this session discover how to import references to EndNote Online from your database searches, organise and edit the references you save, and use EndNote Online with Word to create consistent in-text citations and bibliographies in your writing.

Data Fest 2023: Sharing and FAIRing your research data

Date
29/03/2023 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
This webinar is an abridged version of the standard face-to-face course. It is ideal for doctoral students in the early stages of their research who would like to explore the ethical issues and requirements potentially relevant to their work.

In-person: Using your academic skills for working independently in the workplace

Date
29/03/2023 (15:00-16:30)
Location:
University Park
Description
In this in-person workshop, you will explore a range of techniques for time blocking, tools for balancing different projects, and ways that can help you prioritise your work tasks. You will reflect on how the communication skills that you used throughout your degree transfer to the workplace.
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