2026

Thinking of publishing in BMJ Case Studies but unsure where to begin? This 45-minute course will help you develop an understanding of what to include in your case study and where to submit.

Learn how to critically assess the credibility, bias, and impact of information sources.

An introduction to systematic reviews.

Join the Academic Skills team for a seminar on critical analysis, so you can make your good work excellent.

Critical Appraisal is a key skill but why is it so complicated? This 45-minute course run by UHNM and Keele Librarians will help build your confidence in appraising a RCT.

Have you ever wondered what an assessment brief is really asking you to do? Want to learn how to answer assessment questions more effectively?

Join our Writing Retreat, designed for postgraduate researchers and staff who want to dedicate focused time to their writing. This two-hour session offers a structured and supportive environment to help you make progress on your thesis, article, or research project—away from everyday distractions.

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have become famous over recent months, but how might you use these tools to support your learning?

Optimise your referencing workflow with advanced RefWorks features, such as deduplication and exporting.

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have become famous over recent months, but how might you use these tools to support your learning?

Want to learn how to take better notes?  

Are you looking for ways to find relevant sources for your studies and assignments? Would you like to enhance your academic reading skills?

Discover the range of library resources, research tools, and expert guidance available to support you throughout your research journey.

Are you searching for ways to plan more effectively to help you write well-structured assignments?

Wonder how you can make better use of your reading and sources in your assessments?

Understand responsible use of AI tools in research, focusing on bias, transparency, and integrity. 

Are you looking for ways to plan your paragraphs more effectively to help you construct logically organised assignments?

Structure, style, and formatting guidance for theses and research reports.

Join the Academic Skills team for a seminar on critical analysis, so you can make your good work excellent.

Have you ever wondered what an assessment brief is really asking you to do? Want to learn how to answer assessment questions more effectively?

Want to learn how to take better notes?  

Are you looking for ways to find relevant sources for your studies and assignments? Would you like to enhance your academic reading skills?

Are you searching for ways to plan more effectively to help you write well-structured assignments?

Wonder how you can make better use of your reading and sources in your assessments?

Learn how to manage, share, and preserve your research data effectively using the FAIR and CARE principles.

Are you looking for ways to plan your paragraphs more effectively to help you construct logically organised assignments?

Have you ever wondered what an assessment brief is really asking you to do? Want to learn how to answer assessment questions more effectively?

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have become famous over recent months, but how might you use these tools to support your learning?

Join the Academic Skills team for a seminar on critical analysis, so you can make your good work excellent.

Are you looking for ways to find relevant sources for your studies and assignments? Would you like to enhance your academic reading skills?

Want to learn how to take better notes?  

Wonder how you can make better use of your reading and sources in your assessments?

Are you searching for ways to plan more effectively to help you write well-structured assignments?

This session explores advanced strategies and specialist databases to help postgraduate researchers and staff conduct effective, comprehensive literature searches.

Are you looking for ways to plan your paragraphs more effectively to help you construct logically organised assignments?

Principles of open research and its role in collaboration and impact.

Understand open access policies, publishing routes, and how to avoid predatory publishers.