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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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? |
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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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