Designed by a team of information and academic skills experts, our Skills Seminars equip you with the ability to think and communicate critically not just in your studies but also life beyond university.
Our seminars offer opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and develop strategies that actually work for you, so you can get the grades you deserve and become responsible, well-rounded, and spirited citizens of a changing world.
The Skills Seminars run throughout the year, both in-person and online. Find out more and sign-up below.
Skills Seminars Programme
Preparing for Study
| Seminar Title | In-Person Dates | Online Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week Library Escape Games | 21 September 2026 - 25 September 2026, various time slots Register for in-person event |
Not Applicable |
Planning Assignments
| Seminar Title | In-Person Dates | Online Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coming Soon | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Producing Assignments
| Seminar Title | In-Person Dates | Online Dates |
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| Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
Dissertations and Final-Year Projects
| Seminar Title | In-Person Dates | Online Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coming Soon | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Research Skills
| Seminar Title | In-Person Dates | Online Dates |
|---|---|---|
| How Your Library can support your through your research degree | 15 October 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for hybrid workshop |
15 October 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for hybrid workshop |
| Introduction to Open Research | 15 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm Register for hybrid workshop |
15 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm Register for hybrid workshop |
| Managing Long Documents in Word | 16 October 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for hybrid workshop |
16 October 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for hybrid workshop |
| Reference Management for Researchers | 16 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm Register for hybrid workshop |
16 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm Register for hybrid workshop |
| Literature Searching for Researchers | Not Applicable | 5 November 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for online workshop |
| Evaluating Information Sources | Not Applicable | 12 November 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for online workshop |
| AI Ethics and Research | Not Applicable | 19 November 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for online workshop |
| Types of Literature Reports | Not Applicable | 26 November 2026, 10:00am-11:00am Register for online workshop |
| Writing Retreat | 30 September 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop 28 October 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop 25 November 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop |
30 September 2026, 2:30-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop 28 October 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop 25 November 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm Register for hybrid workshop |
