We offer a wide range of courses and workshops for every skill that you could need to succeed at university; from writing the perfect essay, to presenting or mastering those digital skills. 

Here you can explore the live courses and workshops the Centre for Academic Success has to offer over the next couple of weeks. This page will constantly be updating with new sessions listed throughout the term. 

Want to get a preview of all the events this term? Click here to view our Autumn/Winter Course Catalogue.


Thursday 21st November 2024

Academic Style and Tone

Master the conventions of academic style with simple guidelines to help your writing match the expectations of the University.

 Singleton Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 academic writing, academic style, editing

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Writing with Flow

Develop an understanding of how to present information and arguments in a way that is logical, engaging and easy to read.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

  academic writing, paragraphing, academic style

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a flowing stream

Writing with multiple sources

Using sources to evidence facts and support your arguments is an essential part of good academic writing. This workshop will help you to make the most of your sources, and to synthesise (combine) them into effective paragraphs.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

paraphrasing, quotes, citing and referencing

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a student using lots of sources

Writing the Literature Review

Learn the distinctive features of the literature review, as well as how to research, plan and write it!

 Online via Zoom
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 dissertations, Synthesis, themes, paragraphing

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a pile of bookmarked textbooks

Matrix Multiplication

This workshop explores the dot product of two vectors, multiplication of a matrix with a scalar, multiplication of a matrix with a vector, multiplication of a matrix with a matrix, and laws for matrix multiplication.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Sign up to this Linear Algebra workshop
Matrices written on paper

Getting to know LaTeX

This workshop is a beginners guide to writing documents in LaTeX using Overleaf. No prior knowledge is needed for this workshop or any other computing language, it will cover the basics of LaTeX including document structure, typesetting text, tables, figures, equations and Inserting references.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

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Latex software on a computer

Poster Presentation Tips

Poster presentations may seem an easy option for presenting your research, but there are many elements to a successful poster. This workshop explores the links between design, content, and delivery, providing examples of good posters and tips for confident presentation.

 Online via Zoom
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

poster design, research poster

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students delivering a poster presentation

Critical Reading

This workshop will introduce ways of understanding, analysing and evaluating a text so that you can interpret it confidentially and critically. Doing this will save you time and make your writing more purposeful.

Singleton Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
14:00 - 15:00 GMT

critical reading, critical thinking, arguments

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a student creating an argument map of literature

Intermediate Latex

This intermediate workshop builds on the getting to know LaTeX workshop by exploring the presentation package in LaTeX called beamer. We will also cover more complicated packages in LaTeX and look at how to use them.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

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LaTeX software on a computer

Effective presentation skills

This workshop gives a general overview of best practice when preparing for a presentation. It’s perfect for those who have an upcoming presentation or wish to refresh their skills.

  Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 speaker skills, presentation skills

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a student giving a presentation

Practise your Speech

The key to being a good speaker is to practise. This workshop offers the chance to rehearse your presentation/speech before a supportive audience, and to receive expert feedback.

Bay Campus
 Thursday 21st November 2024
15:00 - 16:00 GMT

public speaking, presentation practice

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a person speaking

Friday 22nd November 2024

Using formatting styles

Learning to apply and modify formatting styles in Word will give your work a professional finish but will make the document accessible and easy to navigate. You will also be able to create and update a contents page at the click of a button.

 Bay Campus
 Friday 22nd November 2024
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, Word, formatting styles, contents page

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Talk Club

Talk Club is somewhere for international students to meet and chat with fellow students in a semi-structured and supportive environment. This is a chance to improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Come along and join us!

 Singleton Campus
 Friday 22nd November 2024 (Session 8 of 10)
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 oral communication, speaking with confidence

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students chatting

Research Questions & Proposals

Learn how to devise effective research questions and to develop these into a dissertation proposal that informs and inspires.

 Online via Zoom
 Friday 22nd November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 dissertations, research questions, proposals

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Paraphrasing and Citations

This workshop offers tips on how to paraphrase, quote and cite external sources. These skills are essential for avoiding accusations of plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity. They are also the first steps for you engage critically with your sources.

  Singleton Campus
  Friday 22nd November 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 paraphrasing, quote, citing and referencing

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Abstracts and Introductions

Learn how to plan and structure effective abstracts and introductions for your dissertations using our simple frameworks.

 Online via Zoom
 Friday 22nd November 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 dissertations, writing introductions, abstracts

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a student writing

Monday 25th November 2024

Effective Revision

Master your revision plan and prepare for success with practical tips on exam preparation.

  Bay Campus
  Monday 25th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 study skills, exam preparation, revision

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Creating Pivot tables

Learn to use pivot tables, allowing you to pull out key information while leaving the original data intact. The workshop will also cover how to add a series of pivot tables within the same Excel spreadsheet, which look at different aspects of the data, and how to update and refresh them.

 Online via Zoom
  Monday 25th November 2024
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, Excel

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a pivot table on a computer

Academic Style and Tone

Master the conventions of academic style with simple guidelines to help your writing match the expectations of the University.

 Online via Zoom
  Monday 25th November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 academic writing, academic style, editing

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Argument Structure

Learn how to present and discuss academic arguments accurately, logically and persuasively.

 Singleton Campus
  Monday 25th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

  academic writing, argument, academic style

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Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Singleton Campus
  Monday 25th November 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Titles, Planning and Structure

This workshop will teach you how to correctly interpret question titles and use this knowledge to plan and structure a successful assignment.

  Ar-lein trwy Zoom
  Monday 25th November 2024
  13:00 - 14:00 GMT

  academic writing, essay titles, planning

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making notes

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Mastering Exam Success

This workshop introduces tips and strategies to help you perform better during exams. You will learn how to write clear, well-structured and critical answers, and we will also discuss techniques to help you memorise revision materials.

  Singleton Campus
  Tuesday 26th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 memory, paragraph structure, argument

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students sitting an exam

Writing about research methods

Learn the difference between methodology and methods, and what should be included in the research design chapters of your thesis. You'll be able to write about your own research design process clearly and concisely.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 26th November 2024
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 research methods writing

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Writing Systematic Reviews

Discuss the main steps you need to take in preparing for and writing a systematic literature review, with a focus on structure and language, and effective communication of your research.

 Singleton Campus
 Tuesday 26th November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 dissertations, Literature review, research

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a pile of bookmarked textbooks

Editing and Proofreading

The best assignments evolve out of several earlier drafts, so editing and proofreading are essential to good academic writing. This workshop focuses on the tools and techniques you need to ensure that your writing is clear and error-free.

  Singleton Campus
  Tuesday 26th November 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 academic writing, editing, proofreading, drafting

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Composition of Functions

This workshop explores combining functions using algebraic operations, creating a new function by composition of functions, evaluating composite functions, finding the domain of a composite function, and decomposing a composite function into its component functions.

  Online via Zoom
  Tuesday 26th November 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Sign up to this Algebra workshop
Equations on paper

Developing Critical Paragraphs

Learn how to write critical main body paragraphs. This workshop will help you show your marker that you have understood and critically engaged with your topic. We will cover paragraph structure, critical arguments, synthesis, and coherence and cohesion.

  Online via Zoom
  Tuesday 26th November 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 academic writing, arguments, synthesising

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Report Writing

This workshop covers the basics of report writing, including the structure, purpose and effective presentation of information.

 Bay Campus
  Tuesday 26th November 2024
 14:00 - 16:00 GMT

  report writing basics

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Solving Differential Equations

This workshop will explore how to solve differential equations using different methods: direct integration, the separation of variables and the integration factor.

 Ar-lein trwy Zoom
 Tuesday 26th November 2024
 15:00 - 16:00 GMT

Sign up to this Differentiation workshop
A roller coaster

Wednesday 27th November 2024

Assignment Research & Reading

In this workshop you will learn approaches to make you a more effective and efficient reader, allowing you to learn more, save time, and improve the scope and depth of your written work.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

  critical reading skills, skimming/scanning, note taking

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Annotated Bibliographies

Learn how to write an annotated bibliography. This workshop introduces what an annotated bibliography should include, and how it should be styled.

 Bay Campus
 Wednesday 27th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 academic writing, critical reading skills, synthesis

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annotated text

Paraphrasing and Citations

This workshop offers tips on how to paraphrase, quote and cite external sources. These skills are essential for avoiding accusations of plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity. They are also the first steps for you engage critically with your sources.

  Online via Zoom
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
  10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 paraphrasing, quote, citing and referencing

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Partial Fractions

Adding rational expressions and simplifying is relatively easy. However, going the other way round, expressing a single rational function as the sum of two or more simpler ones is much more difficult. This workshop teaches us how to handle partial fractions and denominators with repeated quadratic factors.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
  11:00 - 12:00 GMT

Sign up to this Algebra workshop
Equations on paper

Giving Persuasive Speeches

Master the art of persuasive speaking, from the planning stage right through to delivering your speech. This workshop is ideal for those who want to maximise the effectiveness of their arguments through the power of convincing rhetoric.

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 public speaking, effective communication, influence and persuade

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Grammar Basics

This is a course for students whose first language is not English. It will improve your basic grammar before you write your assignments. This course covers key areas of English grammar such as the use of active/passive voice and basic sentence structures to improve written accuracy.

 Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

writing, grammar

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An English grammar book

Writing with multiple sources

Using sources to evidence facts and support your arguments is an essential part of good academic writing. This workshop will help you to make the most of your sources, and to synthesise (combine) them into effective paragraphs.

 Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

paraphrasing, quotes, citing and referencing

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a student using lots of sources

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Online by Zoom
  Wednesday 27th November 2024 (Session 8 of 10)
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Solving Quadratic Equations

A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of degree 2. The ''U'' shaped graph of a quadratic is called a parabola. A quadratic equation has two solutions. Either two distinct real solutions, one double real solution or two imaginary solutions. There are several methods we can use to solve a quadratic equation explored in this workshop.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
  14:00 - 15:00 BST

Sign up to this Algebra workshop
Equations on paper

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
  14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Academic Integrity Matters

This academic integrity workshop explains how to avoid plagiarism, prevent collusion and steer clear of commissioning and exam regulation breaches. It will equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel honestly in your academic writing.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 academic integrity, academic misconduct

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The principles of slide design

Do your presentations engage your audience? Come along to our hands-on slide design workshop and discover top tips to make the most of Microsoft PowerPoint. Create better looking presentations and avoid the basic errors that cause your audience to switch off.

 Online by Zoom
 Wednesday 27th November 2024
14:00 - 16:00 GMT

 digital skills, PowerPoint, slide design

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Results and Discussions

Learn to write the results, findings and discussion sections of your dissertation. We will talk about what to include, how to structure these sections and how to present them correctly and engagingly.

 Singleton Campus
 Wednesday 27th November 2024
 14:00 - 16:00 GMT

 dissertations, results, findings, discussions

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Surviving the Viva

You've spent years writing your thesis and now it feels like it all comes down to the viva. This workshop focuses on how to prepare for your viva, from considering the kinds of questions you'll be asked, to discussing your work confidently, and managing nerves.

 Singleton Campus
 Wednesday 27th November 2024
 15:00 - 16:00 GMT

 PhD Viva, preparation, discussing your work, confidence

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Talk Club

Talk Club is somewhere for international students to meet and chat with fellow students in a semi-structured and supportive environment. This is a chance to improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Come along and join us!

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 27th November 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
  15:00 - 16:00 GMT

 oral communication, speaking with confidence

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students chatting

Thursday 28th November 2024

Common Flaws in Arguments

We all make errors in our reasoning, but they can be hard to spot and may mislead us. In this workshop we consider some common logical flaws, and practise identifying them in texts, allowing us to critically interpret our own and others’ arguments. 

Singleton Campus
Thursday 28th November 2024
10:00 - 11:00 GMT

critical thinking, fallacies, arguments

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Heart vs. brain

Writing the Literature Review

Learn the distinctive features of the literature review, as well as how to research, plan and write it!

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 dissertations, Synthesis, themes, paragraphing

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Critical Reading

This workshop will introduce ways of understanding, analysing and evaluating a text so that you can interpret it confidentially and critically. Doing this will save you time and make your writing more purposeful.

  Online via Zoom
  Thursday 28th November 2024
  11:00 - 12:00 GMT

critical reading, critical thinking, arguments

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a student creating an argument map of literature

Writing with Flow

Develop an understanding of how to present information and arguments in a way that is logical, engaging and easy to read.

 Singleton Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

  academic writing, paragraphing, academic style

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a flowing stream

Linear Algebra

In this workshop, we will introduce the concept of Linear Algebra. You may have come across sets of two or three simultaneous equations before. We will extend the idea of simultaneous equations in the wider field of linear Algebra. We will look at the different solutions of sets of simultaneous equations.

  Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Sign up to this Linear Algebra workshop
Matrices written on paper

Poster Presentation Tips

Poster presentations may seem an easy option for presenting your research, but there are many elements to a successful poster. This workshop explores the links between design, content, and delivery, providing examples of good posters and tips for confident presentation.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

poster design, research poster

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students delivering a poster presentation

Getting to know Python

This workshop is a beginner’s guide to python. We will cover basic concepts (variable, types, lists), and then move onto using functions, methods and packages to improve your code writing skills. At the end we will touch on NumPy a fundamental data science package in Python.

  Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
  13:00 - 14:00 GMT

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Writing Intros and Conclusions

Learn to start and end your assignment well, with techniques for improving the impact of your academic introductions and conclusions.

  Online via Zoom
 Thursday 28th November 2024
  13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 academic writing, introductions, conclusions

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Intermediate Python

This intermediate workshop builds on the getting to know Python workshop by exploring data visualisation through Matplotlib, understanding dictionaries and Pandas, using logic, control flow and filtering as well a loop for executing repeated code.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

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Reflective Writing

Discover the purpose and style of reflective writing, and how to engage with different reflective models to make your writing more nuanced and critical.

 Bay Campus
 Thursday 28th November 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

  academic writing, reflective writing

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Friday 29th November 2024

Critical Thinking in Debates

This workshop applies critical thinking skills to debates and conversations. We will consider what makes a speaker persuasive, and then how we might apply knowledge about arguments to more be more persuasive and effective in debates and conversations.

  Singleton Campus
  Friday 29th November 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 critical thinking, debates, argument

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Applying captions in Word

Learn to add pictures, charts, tables and equations to a Word document , and to adjust labels and numbering styles. Create lists of tables or figures, and a reference link to the caption in your text.

 Bay Campus
  Friday 29th November 2024
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

digital skills, Word, captions, cross-referencing, table of figures

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Writing your Methodology

Learn how to write the methodology section of your dissertation. We will look at what needs to be included in the methodology, and the correct style for writing it.

 Online via Zoom
 Friday 29th November 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 dissertations, methodology

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Talk Club

Talk Club is somewhere for international students to meet and chat with fellow students in a semi-structured and supportive environment. This is a chance to improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Come along and join us!

 Singleton Campus
 Friday 29th November 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 oral communication, speaking with confidence

Sign up to this 10 week course
students chatting

Being Critical in Your Writing

This workshop examines the difference between descriptive writing and critical writing, what your lecturers are looking for when they ask you to be ‘more critical’ or ‘less descriptive’, and how to communicate your critical thinking through writing.

 Singleton Campus
  Friday 29th November 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

critical writing, critical analysis, argument

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Monday 2nd December 2024

Report Writing

This workshop covers the basics of report writing, including the structure, purpose and effective presentation of information.

 Singleton Campus
 Monday 2nd December 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

  report writing basics

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Charts and graphs in Excel

Learn how to showcase your findings using the appropriate chart, and to amend chart elements to edit the design and layout. This workshop will also teach you how to apply a logarithmic scale and error bars, and how to export your charts to other documents.

 Online via Zoom
 Monday 2nd December 2024
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, Excel, charts

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Academic Integrity Matters

This academic integrity workshop explains how to avoid plagiarism, prevent collusion and steer clear of commissioning and exam regulation breaches. It will equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel honestly in your academic writing.

 Online via Zoom
 Monday 2nd December 2024
11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 academic integrity, academic misconduct

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Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Singleton Campus
  Monday 2nd December 2024 (Session 10 of 10)
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
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Being Critical in Your Writing

This workshop examines the difference between descriptive writing and critical writing, what your lecturers are looking for when they ask you to be ‘more critical’ or ‘less descriptive’, and how to communicate your critical thinking through writing.

 Online via Zoom
 Monday 2nd December 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

critical writing, critical analysis, argument

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Using Feedback

Getting feedback on your work is an important aspect of learning at university. This workshop will help you make the most of the feedback you receive, allowing you to build on your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses to improve your assignment grades.

  Singleton Campus
  Monday 2nd December 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 study skills, academic feedback

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a group of students looking at feedback

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Final chapters and editing

In this workshop you’ll learn to structure your discussions and conclusions effectively, make and support claims with confidence, and leave a lasting impression on your readers. Finally, you'll hone your editing skills to polish your work to perfection. 

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 results, discussions, conclusions, editing

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Assignment Research & Reading

In this workshop you will learn approaches to make you a more effective and efficient reader, allowing you to learn more, save time, and improve the scope and depth of your written work.

  Online via Zoom
  Tuesday 3rd December 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

  critical reading skills, skimming/scanning, note taking

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Writing the Literature Review

Learn the distinctive features of the literature review, as well as how to research, plan and write it!

 Singleton Campus
 Tuesday 3rd December 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 BST

 dissertations, Synthesis, themes, paragraphing

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a pile of bookmarked textbooks

Writing with Flow

Develop an understanding of how to present information and arguments in a way that is logical, engaging and easy to read.

 Online via Zoom
 Tuesday 3rd December 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

  academic writing, paragraphing, academic style

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a flowing stream

Effective Revision

Master your revision plan and prepare for success with practical tips on exam preparation.

  Bay Campus
  Tuesday 3rd December 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 study skills, exam preparation, revision

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Wednesday 4th December 2024

Effective Revision

Master your revision plan and prepare for success with practical tips on exam preparation.

  Online via Zoom
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 study skills, exam preparation, revision

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Annotated Bibliographies

Learn how to write an annotated bibliography. This workshop introduces what an annotated bibliography should include, and how it should be styled.

 Singleton Campus
 Wednesday 4th December 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 academic writing, critical reading skills, synthesis

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annotated text

Composition of Functions

This workshop explores combining functions using algebraic operations, creating a new function by composition of functions, evaluating composite functions, finding the domain of a composite function, and decomposing a composite function into its component functions.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Sign up to this Algebra workshop
Equations on paper

Grammar Basics

This is a course for students whose first language is not English. It will improve your basic grammar before you write your assignments. This course covers key areas of English grammar such as the use of active/passive voice and basic sentence structures to improve written accuracy.

 Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024 (Session 10 of 10)
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
An English grammar book

Using Feedback

Getting feedback on your work is an important aspect of learning at university. This workshop will help you make the most of the feedback you receive, allowing you to build on your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses to improve your assignment grades.

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 study skills, academic feedback

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Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Online by Zoom
  Wednesday 4th December 2024 (Session 9 of 10)
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Effective Revision

Master your revision plan and prepare for success with practical tips on exam preparation.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 study skills, exam preparation, revision

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a table covered in revision materials

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024 (Session 10 of 10)
  14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Poster design in PowerPoint

Want to design professional quality posters to grab your audience’s attention? This workshop shows you how to create effective academic posters, ensuring information is readable from an appropriate distance.

 Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
 14:00 - 16:00 GMT

 digital skills, PowerPoint, poster design

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Talk Club

Talk Club is somewhere for international students to meet and chat with fellow students in a semi-structured and supportive environment. This is a chance to improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Come along and join us!

  Bay Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024 (Session 10 of 10)
  15:00 - 16:00 GMT

 oral communication, speaking with confidence

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Mastering Exam Success

This workshop introduces tips and strategies to help you perform better during exams. You will learn how to write clear, well-structured and critical answers, and we will also discuss techniques to help you memorise revision materials.

  Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 4th December 2024
 15:00 - 16:00 GMT

 memory, paragraph structure, argument

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Thursday 5th December 2024

Effective Revision

Master your revision plan and prepare for success with practical tips on exam preparation.

  Bay Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 10:00 - 11:00 GMT

 study skills, exam preparation, revision

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Mastering Exam Success

This workshop introduces tips and strategies to help you perform better during exams. You will learn how to write clear, well-structured and critical answers, and we will also discuss techniques to help you memorise revision materials.

  Online via Zoom
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 memory, paragraph structure, argument

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Critical Thinking in Debates

This workshop applies critical thinking skills to debates and conversations. We will consider what makes a speaker persuasive, and then how we might apply knowledge about arguments to more be more persuasive and effective in debates and conversations.

  Bay Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 critical thinking, debates, argument

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Gauss Elimination

This workshop builds on the previous workshop and explores an efficient strategy for determining the solution of a system of linear equations called Gauss elimination.

  Bay Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
  12:00 - 13:00 GMT

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Academic Integrity Matters

This academic integrity workshop explains how to avoid plagiarism, prevent collusion and steer clear of commissioning and exam regulation breaches. It will equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel honestly in your academic writing.

Singleton Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 academic integrity, academic misconduct

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Argument Structure

Learn how to present and discuss academic arguments accurately, logically and persuasively.

 Online via Zoom
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

  academic writing, argument, academic style

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Mastering Exam Success

This workshop introduces tips and strategies to help you perform better during exams. You will learn how to write clear, well-structured and critical answers, and we will also discuss techniques to help you memorise revision materials.

  Bay Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 memory, paragraph structure, argument

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Reflective Writing

Discover the purpose and style of reflective writing, and how to engage with different reflective models to make your writing more nuanced and critical.

 Singleton Campus
  Thursday 5th December 2024
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

  academic writing, reflective writing

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