a graduate

To attain the standards required for postgraduate study, you will almost certainly need to further enhance your study skills. Your research and level of analysis are expected to be more in-depth and original. Your communication skills, both written and oral, will need to be more advanced.

Here you can explore the live workshops the Centre for Academic Success has to offer over the next couple of weeks on the theme of Postgraduate Study. 


5th November -10th December 2024

Postgraduate Research Writing

These workshops are suitable for postgraduate research students. They focus on the skills and techniques required to write successfully about research. In a collaborative environment, you will develop healthy and productive writing habits, improve your academic writing skills and learn how to assess and improve your own dissertation, thesis or paper.

 Singleton Campus
 Starts Tuesday 5th November 2024
 10:00 - 12:00 BST

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Wednesday 27th November 2024

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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