Summary of skills development opportunities and support during Semester 1 2022/23.

Table abbreviations: tbc = to be confirmed; n/a = not applicable; p/w = per week

Academic skills

Course / session / other Length Start Day / time Who for Aim Delivery Information / booking
Presentation skills course 2 weeks (110 mins p/w) Week 3 Weds 12.15-2.05pm All students Plan and practise delivering effective presentations In-person Booking required.
Skills Enrichment sessions 50 mins Week 2 Different days/times All students Develop a range of academic skills Online & in-person See separate timetable. Booking required. Exam skills sessions from Week 9
Passport to Study Success 50 mins Week 3 Weds 19 Oct, 11.15am-12.05pm International students Useful study skills and tips Online Booking required.
Effective notetaking 50 mins Week 3 Weds 19 Oct, 11.15am-12.05pm All students How to get the most out of lectures / Cornell notetaking method Online Booking required.
1:1 writing tutorials 20 mins Week 4 Different days/times All students Get personalised feedback on your academic writing Online Run to week 11, also in weeks 15-17. Booking required (from 18 Oct). Feedback by email also available.
1:1 writing drop-in Up to 20 mins Week 4 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 12.15-1.05pm / 1.15-2.05pm All students Ask any question about academic writing In-person No booking required. In the Skills Zone.
1:1 exam skills tutorials 20 mins Weeks 9-11 Different days/times All students Prepare for Semester 1 assessments Online Booking required.
1:1 exam skills drop-in Up to 20 mins Weeks 9-11, 14 Different days/times All students Prepare for Semester 1 assessments In-person No booking required. In the Skills Zone. More information here.
Exam skills presentations 3 hours Week 15 9 & 10 Jan, 11.15am - 2.05pm All students Learn effective revision techniques In-person Drop-in, no booking required. In 8W 3.22 (9 Jan) & 8W 1.1 (10 Jan)
Online resources n/a n/a n/a All students Develop academic skills independently Online Self-access.
Academic & Employability Skills blog n/a n/a n/a All students Regular tips to enhance your study/employability skills Online Self-access. Subscribe for automatic updates.

Maths and statistics

Course / session / other Length Start Day / time Who for Aim Delivery Information / booking
MASH drop-in 110 mins Week 1 Daily - 12.15pm to 2.05pm All students Ask any maths or statistics question In-person Runs all semester including exam period. No booking required - drop in any time. In the Skills Zone. More information here
Python drop-in 50 mins Week 1 Tues 3.15-4.05pm First year maths students Ask any Python question In-person No booking required. In 1 East 3.9. More information here
MASH workshops 110 mins Week 1 Tues 11.15am-1.05pm, Weds 2.15-4.05pm, Fri 4.15-6.05pm First year students taking MA units Ask any question about year 1 mathematics units In-person Run all semester excluding exam period. No booking required. More information here
MASH 'Training Space' follow-up sessions 45 mins Weeks 51-3 Different days/times First year students who needed maths for their course Explore 'Training Space' maths topics Online Booking required. More information here
1:1 Statistics Advisory Service (SAS) appointments 30 mins Week 1 Different days/times All students/staff doing project work Provide help with any statistical problems relating to project work In-person Run all year. In the Skills Zone. Booking required. Online appointments on request.
Online resources n/a n/a n/a All students Develop numeracy, mathematics, statistics and typesetting skills independently Online Self-access.
Academic & Employability Skills blog n/a n/a n/a All students Regular tips to enhance your mathematics/employability skills Online Self-access. Subscribe for automatic updates.

Language and intercultural skills

Course / session / other Length Start Day / time Who for Aim Delivery Information / booking
General English course 10 weeks (3 hours p/w) Week 2 Tues and Thurs 6.15-7.45pm All students/staff who use English as a second language Improve general English skills In-person 3 levels. 6 credits for visiting and exchange students. Placement test opens 20 Sep. More information here.
Discussion skills course 4 weeks (90 mins p/w) Week 6 Weds 2.15-3.45pm All students who use English as a second language Build your confidence with spoken English In-person Booking required.
Foreign languages courses Majority 10 weeks Week 2 Different days/times All students/staff and members of the public Develop language and employability skills Depends on course 8 languages offered at different levels. More information here. Student enrolment opens 21 Sep.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) language sessions 50 mins p/w Week 5 Different days/times All students Develop language and intercultural skills informally In-person Sessions in different languages facilitated by student PAL leaders. More information here.
Virtual Exchanges 5/6 weeks n/a Weekly meetings arranged by students All students Develop language and intercultural skills informally with a partner overseas Online Available in Arabic, Chinese and French. More information here.
Language Café 60 mins Week 4 Thurs 27 Oct, 1.00-2.00pm All students/staff Practise language skills informally In-person The Edge. Refreshments provided. Booking required.
British Studies courses 11 weeks (2 hours p/w) Week 1 See course information Visiting and exchange students Develop a deeper understanding of British culture, history, society and English linguistics In-person 6 credits for visiting and exchange students. Booking required.
Academic & Employability Skills blog n/a n/a n/a All students Regular tips to enhance your language/employability skills Online Self-access. Subscribe for automatic updates.

Digital skills

Course / session / other Length Start Day / time Who for Aim Delivery Information / booking
Online resources n/a n/a n/a All students Assess and develop your digital capabilities independently Online Self-access.
Online resources (Centre for Learning & Teaching) n/a n/a n/a All students Build confidence with the University's online tools and technologies Online Self-access. See also this blog.
Assistive technology workshops (Digital, Data & Technology Group) 60 mins Week 2 3 workshops: 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 26 Oct All students Learn how to use assistive technology for wellbeing, productivity and languages Online Booking required.
Academic & Employability Skills blog n/a n/a n/a All students Regular tips guidance to enhance your digital/employability skills Online Self-access. Subscribe for automatic updates.

Health and wellbeing

Course / session / other Length Start Day / time Who for Aim Delivery Information / booking
Be Well - Student Support Varies See programme Different days/times All students Support your wellbeing and mental health Varies Refer to Student Support’s Be Well programme.

Information events

Skills Centre staff will be available at a series of information events in The Library throughout Semester 1:

Week Date Time What can you find out about?
Welcome Weds 28 Sep 11.00am to 2.00pm Semester 1 skills opportunities
1 Tues 4 Oct 11.00am to 2.00pm Languages courses/enrolment
5 Tues 1 Nov 11.00am to 2.00pm Academic writing
10 Weds 7 Dec 11.00am to 2.00pm Exams; Semester 2 skills opportunities
15 Tues 10 Jan 11.00am to 2.00pm Exams; Semester 2 skills opportunities

Come along and ask us any questions about academic and employability skills and our development opportunities.

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