Our academic skills workshops are open to all students in the Keele community. They follow your academic journey in each semester and provide an opportunity to develop your approach to university learning in an informal group setting.
You can learn more about each session and register your place on the workshops using the Keele App or via the links in the drop-down tabs below.
Click on the tab below to learn more about each workshop, view dates, and register your place.
Preparing for study
This initial block of workshops will help you to prepare for your academic work here at Keele University. Each session will provide you with supportive tools and guidance to make the most out of your time, lectures, practical sessions, and more.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Managing your Time and Workload | 29 January 2025, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
30 January 2025, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Effective Notetaking | 5 February 2025, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
6 February 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Avoiding Plagiarism (Academic Integrity) |
12 February 2025, |
13 February 2025, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Using Generative Artificial Intelligence for your Studies | 11 February 2025, 1:30-3:00pm Register for in-person workshop |
13 February 2025, 10:00-11:30am Register for online workshop |
| Reflective Writing |
18 February 2025, |
20 February 2025, 1:00-2:30pm Register for online workshop |
Preparing for assessments
"What does 'discuss' mean?" "How about 'critically analyse'?" "How many references should I list?" "I keep being told my work is too descriptive!"
This block of workshops will help you to understand and prepare for your assessments, read and use academic literature effectively, and build evidence into your work through referencing and paraphrasing.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Assessment Questions and Briefs | 19 February 2025, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
17 February 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Reading Academic Literature (Scanning and Skimming) | 26 February 2025, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
27 February 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| References and Paraphrasing |
5 March 2025, |
4 March 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Understanding Assessment Feedback |
12 March 2025, |
10 March 2025, 3:00-4:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Revision and Exam Strategies |
3 April 2025, |
30 April 2025, 2:00-3:30pm Register for online workshop |
Producing assessments
This block of workshops is designed to help you plan the structure of your assignments and paragraphs more effectively, understand and use feedback, and apply time-saving tricks to ensure you edit and proofread more fully.
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Writing with Clarity: Grammar and Punctuation | 19 March 2025, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
17 March 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Planning Assessments | 26 March 2025, 1:00–2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
27 March 2025, 4:00–5:30pm Register for online workshop |
| Writing Excellent Paragraphs | 2 April 2025, 1:00-2:30pm Register for in-person workshop |
3 April 2025, |
| Editing and Proofreading | 1 April 2025, 1:30-3:00pm Register for in-person workshop |
31 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm Register for online workshop |
Dissertations and Final-Year projects
| Workshop name | In-person workshop | Online workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Doing Dissertations and Final-Year Projects | 11 March 2025, 10:00-11:30am Register for in-person workshop |
13 March 2025, 4:00-5:30pm Register for online workshop |