The Academic Engagement and Learning Development team offer a range of workshops designed to help you thrive at university and achieve your academic goals. Our workshops are friendly, interactive, and designed to make learning engaging and enjoyable. You’re welcome to sign up for as many sessions as you like, so you can build the skills that matter most to you.
Below you'll find details of all the workshops available this autumn, complete with booking links. Explore your options, book your places, and we look forward to seeing you at a workshop soon!
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(Monday 22nd September - Friday 3rd October 2025)
Start your university journey with confidence through our Being Ready programme, a series of online interactive workshops designed to help you build essential academic skills. From preparing for seminars, to mastering academic writing, research, and using AI in your studies, you'll gain the tools you need to thrive from day one.
An Introduction to AI in your Studies - Face to Face Session
Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Classroom Confidence: Getting the most out of Lectures and Seminars - Online Session
Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Active Reading and Effective Note-Taking - Online Session
Wed 24 Sep 2025, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Becoming an Independent Learner - Online Session
Wed 24 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Academic Skills to Succeed - Online Session
Thu 25 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grammarly for Education - Online Session
Tue 30th September, 1:00 - 1:45pm
Confident Citing: Avoiding Plagiarism - Online Session
Wed 1 Oct 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Academic Writing Top Tips! - Online Session
Thu 2 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Smart Searching: Research Essentials - Online Session
Fri 3 Oct 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Dissertation Workshop Programme is open to students at all levels, offering practical support at every stage of the process. Sessions cover planning and time management, developing your research, writing key chapters such as the introduction, literature review, and methodology, and refining your academic writing to strengthen your dissertation.
Dissertations: Identifying and Developing your Topic - Online Workshop
Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dissertations: Researching for your Dissertation - Online Workshop
Thu 16 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dissertations: Planning and Time Management - Online Workshop
Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dissertations: Writing the Proposal - Online Workshop
Mon 20 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dissertations: Doing your Literature Review - Online Workshop
Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Dissertations: Writing your Methodology Chapter - Online workshop
Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Dissertations: Writing Up Results and Discussion - Online Workshop
Wed 12 Nov 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dissertations: Writing your Introduction and Conclusion - Online Workshop
Wed 3 Dec 2025, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
(27th October - 31st October 2025)
Boost your academic performance with our "Ace Your Assessments Week" workshops! Sharpen your research, writing, and critical thinking skills through expert-led sessions on essay crafting, report writing, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your academic toolkit and excel in your upcoming assignments.
How to Write Great Essays, Step by Step - Online Workshop
Mon 27 Oct 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mastering Research for your Assignments - Online Workshop
Tue 28 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Writing Meaningful Reflections for Your Assessments - Online Workshop
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Demystifying Critical Thinking and Writing - Online Workshop
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Law referencing – Using OSCOLA with confidence
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Active Reading and Effective Note Making - Online Workshop
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Confident Citing: Avoiding Plagiarism - Online Workshop
Thu 30 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Writing Compelling Reports - Online Workshop
Thu 30 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Developing your Academic Voice and Language - Online Workshop
Fri 31 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
This online workshop series introduces you to the critical, ethical and responsible use of AI in your studies, from research to assignments. You’ll learn how to use AI as a supportive learning tool (never a replacement for your own thinking!) while maintaining academic integrity.
An Introduction to AI in your Studies - Face to Face Session
Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Using AI to Navigate Academic Research
Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enhancing your Assignment Journey with AI
Wed 15 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Boost your skills with the Academic Success Series! This programme of practical online workshops is designed to support you across your studies, from developing strategies for academic reading and writing, managing your time, strengthening your research skills, using AI critically, and much more!
Mastering Time Management and Concentration - Online Workshop
Wed 8 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Using AI to Navigate Academic Research - Online Workshop
Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enhancing your Assignment Journey with AI - Online Workshop
Wed 15 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Delivering Effective Presentations - Online Workshop
Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Developing your Academic Voice and Language - Online Workshop
Thu 16 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critical Use of Generative AI - Online Workshop
Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Getting Started with Systematic Reviews - Online Workshop
Thu 23 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Demystifying Critical Thinking and Writing - Online Workshop
Thu 13 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
How to Write Great Essays: Step-by-Step - Online Workshop
Fri 21 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Writing Meaningful Reflections for Your Assessments - Online Workshop
Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Active Reading and Effective Note Making - Online Workshop
Wed 3 Dec 2025, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Law referencing – Using OSCOLA with confidence - Online Workshop
Wed 3 Dec 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Academic Writing and Study Skills
Every Wednesday 5-6pm (term time only)
These Q and A sessions provide a dedicated space for you to ask any questions about academic skills and study strategies. Whether you need advice on time management, note-taking, critical thinking, essay writing, or other academic challenges, our experienced staff are here to help. Drop in, connect with peers, and get the guidance you need to succeed!.
