Uni Skills workshops
We want you to feel confident at uni. At ease with the essentials – from writing and research to maths, memory, presentations and even managing stress. So we’re running one-hour Uni Skills Workshops twice a week for 9 weeks this semester.
Semester 2 Workshop Schedule
You can join as many sessions as you like via Moodle. They’re all online (and they’re free, of course).
All sessions run from 10.30–11.30 am. Can’t make it? A recording will be available in Moodle to watch anytime.
| WEEK | DATE | TOPIC | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 July | Time management for busy people | A session that targets organisational skills to ensure you are able to fit university and life into your busy week. |
| 1 | 24 July | Oral presentations | A practical session to help you plan, prepare, and deliver presentations with greater confidence and clarity. |
| 2 | 29 July | How to read an academic journal article | A helpful session where you can learn the skills needed to efficiently read academic sources. |
| 2 | 31 July | Case studies | A focused session on how to structure your case study assessment and effectively incorporate the case and relevant theory into your response. |
| 3 | 5 August | Researching for your assessment tasks | Work with a librarian to develop the research skills essential in finding resources for your assessment tasks. |
| 3 | 7 August | Annotated bibliographies | Learn what to include, how to evaluate sources, and how to write clear, concise annotations that demonstrate your research skills. |
| 4 | 12 August | Overcoming maths anxiety | Discover strategies to manage maths-related stress and build the confidence you need to tackle maths with a clearer mindset. |
| 4 | 14 August | Understanding & planning your assessments | This practical session will show you how to approach your assessment tasks, understand instructions, and plan effectively. |
| 5 | 19 August | How to structure your writing | In this session we explore all levels of academic writing, from essay to paragraph to sentence structure. |
| 5 | 21 August | Literature reviews | Overcome your fear of literature reviews and find out more about their purpose, structure and how to write about literature. |
| 6 | 26 August | Using evidence in your writing | This session shows you how to integrate evidence smoothly into your writing to support your arguments and strengthen your academic voice. |
| 6 | 28 August | Practical maths | Explore how everyday maths skills apply to real-world skills like budgeting, interpreting data, and using maths in study and life. |
| 7 | 9 September | How to remember things | Learn memory-boosting techniques like spaced repetition and visual strategies to help information stick when it matters most. |
| 7 | 11 September | Reflective writing | A session explaining what reflective writing is, why it is important, and the academic requirements for this genre of writing. |
| 8 | 16 September | Learning with neurodiversity | A supportive session that explores practical strategies and tools to help neurodivergent students thrive in their studies. |
| 8 | 18 September | Managing your stress at university | Gain effective techniques to recognise, reduce, and manage stress so you can maintain balance and succeed throughout your university journey. |
| 9 | 23 September | Improving your grades | Discover how to identify strengths and areas for growth, helping you boost your academic performance. |
| 9 | 25 September | Starting out in statistics | An introductory session designed to build your confidence with basic statistical concepts and how to apply them in your studies. |