Semester 1 2023/24 programme
At-a-glance programme of skills development opportunities this Semester:
| When | Who for | Purpose | Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic skills | ||||
| Skills enrichment workshops | Tues/Weds at different times | All students | Develop key skills to enhance your academic performance and boost your employability | Weeks 2-11. 50 mins. LOIL & in-person. Booking required. |
| Writing drop-in | Tues/Thurs 12.15-2.05pm - alternates with Academic Writing Circles | All students | Ask any question about academic writing | In-person in the Skills Zone. No booking required. |
| Academic Writing Circles | Tues/Thurs 12.15-2.05pm - alternates with writing drop-in | All students | Discuss and improve different aspects of your writing with peers | In-person in the Skills Zone. Booking required. |
| 1:1 writing tutorials | Different days/times | All students | Individual support to develop your academic writing | 20 mins. Online. Feedback by email also available. Booking required. |
| Online resources | n/a | All students | Develop academic skills independently | Self-access. |
| Maths & statistics | ||||
| MASH drop-in | 12.15-2.05pm daily | All students | Ask any maths, statistics or programming question | In-person in the Skills Zone. Runs all semester including exam period. No booking required. |
| Python drop-in | Tues 3.15-4.05pm | 1st year maths students | Ask any Python question | In-person. No booking required. |
| Year 1 maths drop-in | See timetable | 1st year maths students | Ask any question about year 1 mathematics units | In-person. Run all semester excluding exam period. No booking required. |
| MASH 'Training Space' sessions | Different days/times | 1st year students who required maths for their course | Run up to week 3. Explore 'Training Space' maths topics | LOIL. Booking required. |
| 1:1 statistics appointments | Different days/times | Students doing project work | Help with any statistical problems relating to project work | In-person in the Skills Zone or online. Run all year. Booking required. |
| Online resources | n/a | All students | Develop numeracy, mathematics, statistics and typesetting skills independently | Self-access. |
| Languages & intercultural skills | ||||
| General English course | Tues & Thurs: 6.15-7.45pm | Students using English as a second language | Improve English language | Start week 2. In-person. New students need to complete a placement test. |
| Foreign languages courses | Different days/times | All students | Develop language and employability skills | Start week 2. Most 10 weeks. LOIL & in-person. 8 languages at different levels. Student enrolment opens 25 Sep. |
| British Studies courses | See course information | Visiting & exchange students | Deepen your understanding of British literature, culture & English linguistics | Weeks 1-11 (11 weeks). In-person. Booking required. |
| Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) language sessions | Different days/times | All students | Develop language/intercultural skills informally | In-person. Sessions in different languages run by student PAL leaders. |
| Virtual Exchanges | To be arranged | All students | Develop language/intercultural skills with a partner overseas | Available for Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian and German. |
| Language Café | Thurs 26 Oct, 1-2pm | All students | Practise language skills informally | In-person in the The Edge. Refreshments provided. Booking required. |
| Languages drop-in | Mon & Weds: 12.15-1.15pm | All students | Get help and support with French (Mon) and German (Weds) | In-person in the Skills Zone. No booking required. |
| Careers/Languages drop-in | Alternate Wednesdays, 1.30-3.00pm | All students | Find out how to develop language and employability skills | In-person in the Careers Centre, WH 2.24. No booking required. |
| Digital skills | ||||
| Code First Girls (CFG) courses | Varies | All female/non-binary students | Develop coding skills | Range of free online courses available. |
| Code First Girls information event | Tues 24 Oct, 4-5pm | All female/non-binary students | Find out about CFG's free coding classes | 'Futureproof your career with CFG - South West introduction call'. |
| Online resources | n/a | All students | Assess and develop your digital capabilities independently | Self-access. |
Table abbreviations: LOIL = live online interactive learning; n/a = not applicable.
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Information events
Skills Centre staff will be available at a series of information events in the Library throughout Semester 1. Come along and ask us any questions about developing your academic and employability skills.
| Week | Date | Time | What can you find out about? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | Tues 26 Sep | 11.00am-2.00pm | Languages courses |
| 1 | Tues 3 Oct | 12.15-2.05pm | Semester 1 skills opportunities |
| 6 | Tues 7 Nov | 12.15-2.05pm | Academic writing |
| 10 | Tues 5 Dec | 12.15-2.05pm | Exams preparation |
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