Academic Skills Workshops and Support

Academic Skills Workshops

During term, you can attend a workshop on campus or online run by experienced Academic Skills Consultants:

Workshops on Campus – Wednesdays, 1:30 -2:30pm

  • 8th October -
  • 15th October -
  • 22nd October -
  • 29th October -
  • 5th November -
  • 12th November -
  • 19th November -
  • 26th November -
  • 3rd December -
  • 10th December -

Online Workshops – Thursdays, 2-3pm

  • 9th October -
  • 16th October -
  • 23rd October -
  • 30th October -
  • 6th November -
  • 13th November -
  • 20th November -
  • 27th November -
  • 4th December -
  • 11th December -  

Online Dissertation Workshops – Thursdays, 10-11am

  • Thurs 30th Oct â¶Ä¯         
  • Thurs 20th Nov            â¶Ä¯
  • Thurs 4th Dec               â¶Ä¯

 

You can catch-up on any online sessions by joining our and watching our workshop recordings

 

English Language for Academic Study

English Language for Academic Study (ELAS) offers help for students working in English as an additional language. This includes: workshops, which cover aspects of Academic English, including culture and practice (study skills); ; and ‘time to write’ sessions. Our aim is to help students who have English as an additional language to continue to develop their English Language and to adapt to UK academic study.

Find further information and how to book on .

 

Library Support

The Library offer workshops and one-to-one training to support you with your research.

Workshops

Workshops take place in-person in the Library throughout the year. If you would like to receive updates when events are scheduled, Sign up to our mailing list.

  • Improving your research skills for assignments and dissertations.
  • Referencing and reference management software.
  • Evaluating sources.
  • Working with grey literature including cases/legislation, government documents, newspapers and more.
  • Undertaking systematic or rapid reviews.
  • Finding statistics and datasets.
  • Managing your research data and writing data management plans.
  • Introduction to AI

One-to-One Support

We can support you with training tailored to your specific research question. We can also provide support and training on any of the resources available through the library. You can book a one-to-one via the online booking form.

 

One-to-one Writing Support with the RLF

As part of the Royal Literary Fund’s Fellowship Scheme, the Library hosts two professional writers who offer one-to-one tutorials during term-time for any member of the university who wishes to improve their writing. Our 2025/26 RLF Fellows are  and Katy Massey.

can help with any aspect of the writing process, including planning, drafting, constructing an argument and editing. They are able to comment on the writing style of work in progress, allowing students to improve their work before submission.

To book an appointment, please email either Rebecca or Katy.

Monday or Tuesday appointments: rebecca.stott@rlfeducation.org.uk (Term time only)

Wednesday or Thursday appointments: katy.massey@rlfeducation.org.uk (Term time only)

If English is not your first language, specialist one-to-one tutorials are available from .
Students may see the Fellow just once, or return for a subsequent tutorial if they want, subject to availability. In order to ensure other students can book appointments when they need them, please do not book to see more than one RLF Fellow. Appointments can be booked up to 28 days in advance.

The RLF Fellows are established professional writers of literary merit, representing a wide range of genres, including biography, scientific writing and fiction. The principal aim of the Fellows' work is to foster good writing practice across all disciplines and media. Students at every level of study can benefit from learning about good writing practice from a professional author.

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The Student Centre

The is a great place to access student facilities, to study and meet friends.
Discover the spaces and services available to you, the building is open 24/7, and is staffed by security after 5pm and during weekends.