Summary of skills development opportunities and support during Semester 2 2022/23.
Table abbreviations: tbc = to be confirmed; n/a = not applicable; p/w = per week; w/c = week commencing
Academic skills
| Course / session / other | Length | Start | Day / time | Who for | Aim | Delivery | Information / booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills enrichment sessions | 50 mins | Week 20 (w/c 13 February) | Different days/times | All students | Develop a range of academic skills | Online & in-person | See separate timetable. Booking required. Exam skills sessions from Week 29. |
| Presentation skills course | 2 weeks (110 mins p/w) | Week 21 (w/c 20 February) | Weds 12.15-2.05pm | All students | Plan and practise delivering effective presentations | In-person | Booking required. |
| 1:1 writing tutorials | 20 mins | Week 19 (w/c 6 February) | Different days/times | All students | Get personalised feedback and advice on your academic writing | Online | Available in weeks 19-26, 29-31, 32, 34. Booking required. Feedback by email also available. |
| 1:1 writing drop-in | Up to 20 mins | Week 19 (w/c 6 February) | Tues & Thurs 12.15-1.05pm / 1.15-2.05pm | All students | Ask any question about academic writing | In-person - Skills Zone | Available in weeks 19-26 and 29-31. No booking required. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General MASH drop-in | 110 mins | Week 15 (w/c 9 January) | Daily - 12.15pm to 2.05pm | All students | Ask any maths or statistics questions | In-person - Skills Zone | Runs all semester including exam period. No booking required. More information. |
| MASH workshops - 1st Year Maths | 110 mins | Week 19 (w/c 6 February) | See timetable | 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. |
| Training Space follow-up sessions | 60 mins | Week 18 (w/c 30 January) | Different days/times | First year students who have completed relevant Training Space on Moodle | Provide additional help on specific maths topics | Online | Run to 8 February. More information. |
| 1:1 Statistics Advisory Service (SAS) appointments | 30 mins | Run all year | Different days/times | Students/staff doing project work | Provide help with any statistical problems relating to project work | In-person - Skills Zone | Run all year. 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 courses | 10 weeks (3 hours p/w) | Week 20 (w/c 13 February) | 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 & exchange students. Placement test opens 16 January. More information. |
| Discussion skills course | 10 weeks (90 mins p/w) | Week 20 (w/c 13 February) | 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 | Most 10 weeks | Week 20 (w/c 13 February) | Different days/times | All students, staff & members of the public | Develop language and employability skills | Depends on course | 8 languages offered at different levels. More information. Monday classes start week 19 (w/c 6 February). Student enrolment opens 16 January. |
| Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) language sessions | 50 mins p/w | Week 21 (w/c 20 February) | Different days/times | All students | Develop language and intercultural skills informally | In-person | Sessions in different languages facilitated by student PAL leaders. More information. |
| Virtual Exchanges | 5/6 weeks | Tbc | Weekly meetings arranged by students | All students | Develop language and intercultural skills informally with a partner overseas | Online | Available in Arabic, Chinese and French. Apply by 20 February. More information. |
| Language Café | 60 mins | n/a | Tues 14 February & Tues 18 April, 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 19 (w/c 6 February) | See course information | Visiting & exchange students | Develop a deeper understanding of British culture, society and English linguistics | In-person | 6 credits for visiting & exchange students. Booking required. |
| DiY Language Learning | n/a | n/a | n/a | All students | Develop core language learning skills independently | Online | Self-access Moodle. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Information events
Skills Centre staff will be available at a series of information events in the Library foyer throughout Semester 2:
| Week | Date | Time | What can you find out about? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tues 7 February | 11.00am to 2.00pm | Language courses/enrolment |
| 20 | Weds 15 February | 11.00am to 2.00pm | Academic writing |
| 24 | Tues 14 March | 11.00am to 2.00pm | Employability skills (with Careers Service) |
| 29 | Weds 19 April | 11.00am to 2.00pm | Exams 'surgery' |
Come along and ask us any questions about academic and employability skills and our development opportunities.
MySkills
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Contact the Skills Centre
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