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

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Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Postgraduate summer series: Reading critically

Date
03/07/2024 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Join Study Skills team to explore reading critically. The team will be offering strategies for developing a critical mindset when reading and introduce different ways for you to read with purpose.
Wednesday 10th July 2024

Postgraduate summer series: Time management

Date
10/07/2024 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Whatever stage of you're currently at, managing your time carefully can help you stay on top of your work and ensure you have a healthy approach to university life.
Wednesday 17th July 2024

Postgraduate summer series: Criticality and argument (Engineering)

Date
17/07/2024 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
This session defines these concepts, demonstrates how critical reading shapes critical writing, and supports you in expressing your critical voice. We explore different ways to incorporate criticality in your writing and consider how to use sources through quoting, summarising, and paraphrasing.

Postgraduate summer series: Criticality and argument (Arts and Humanities)

Date
17/07/2024 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
This session defines these concepts, demonstrates how critical reading shapes critical writing, and supports you in expressing your critical voice. We explore different ways to incorporate criticality in your writing and consider how to use sources through quoting, summarising, and paraphrasing.
Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Postgraduate summer series: Editing and proofreading

Date
23/07/2024 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Join the Learning Development team for this session on editing and proof reading, demonstrating how to use formatting to create an impression on your reader.

Advancing your literature searching skills

Date
23/07/2024 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Develop your literature searching skills to find information for projects and dissertations. Suitable for all students.
Tuesday 30th July 2024

Postgraduate summer series: Presentation skills workshop (in-person)

Date
30/07/2024 (13:00-14:30)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Join Learning Development team for an in-person session on presentation skills for postgraduate students. Learn how to employ confident body language, how to use your voice effectively, and how to cultivate self-belief.
Wednesday 31st July 2024

Advancing your literature searching skills

Date
31/07/2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Develop your literature searching skills to find information for projects and dissertations. Suitable for all students.
Tuesday 6th August 2024

Critically evaluating information

Date
06/08/2024 (13:00-14:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. Suitable for all students.
Friday 9th August 2024

Critically evaluating information

Date
09/08/2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Microsoft Teams
Description
Discover how to think critically when reading and evaluating information, particularly papers found in published journals. Suitable for all students.
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