April

Join the Academic Skills Team for a session discussing bad science, so you can find out what the replicability crisis is, how it impacts on what good science is today, and why it’s important to think deeply about the journal articles you read.

Want to learn how to take better notes?  

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

Join the Academic Skills Team for a session on dissertations. By attending, you’ll find out what the value of dissertations are, how to make the experience of writing one rewarding, and why the process of writing a dissertation isn’t as straightforward as it first seems. 

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.

Join the Academic Skills Team for a session on Research Methods. By attending, you’ll find out what kinds of data are best for what kinds of work, how you combine these to produce mixed methods research, and why it’s worth thinking about how others collect their data. 

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.

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.