Our Skills for Success workshops are designed to help you build the academic skills you need to thrive at university. Whether you are writing your first essay, preparing for exams, or working on your dissertation, these sessions will give you practical tools and confidence.
What the workshops cover
We offer 24 different workshops each semester across four key areas:
- Writing Toolkit to support your academic writing at any stage of study
- Criticality to help you think, write and listen critically
- Communication to build confidence in seminars and presentations
- Generative AI to explore how to use AI responsibly and effectively
How the workshops run
All workshops are free, 50 minutes long, and open to students at every level of study. Sessions run either in-person on campus or online via Microsoft Teams. You are welcome to book as many sessions as you find useful.
What students say
Last year, 81% of students said they would recommend Skills for Success to a friend. On average, students reported a significant increase in confidence after attending.
Book your place
Places are limited and must be booked in advance via MySkills.