Skills for Learning

For further information about Skills for Learning please contact us.  Academics please see Information for academics (pdf 200k) to find out what skills support is available for your students.

Workshops

We run a regular programme of Skills for Learning workshops covering a range of topics to support your studies (including areas such as: finding and evaluating information, referencing, academic writing, assignment planning and staying up-to-date in your subject area).

We also offer drop-in sessions for students who require additional support in developing academic skills.

Study Guides

A series of study guides covering a range of topics to support your studies and develop your academic skills (including using RefWorks, proofreading your work and working successfully in groups). There are also links to sources of further information in support of these study guides.

Ask Skills

If you are unable to attend a drop-in session, we are available for virtual appointments. These can be arranged via our online chat service ASSIST or via Skype. You can also email us your query or ask us a question via Twitter.

Skills4Study Campus

Skills4Study Campus is a new and fully interactive online resource designed to help students with essential study skills. Core modules include: Reading and note-making, critical thinking skills, writing skills, referencing and plagiarism, groupwork and presentations and exam skills.

New Students: The 'Getting Started for Academic Study' module looks at ways to ready yourself for studying at University. There is guidance on what to expect from higher education and approaches and techniques that will help you to learn effectively.

Study Skills Collection

Visit one of the Learning Centres to find a wide range of study and research skills books. These can help you learn to study effectively and develop your essential skills. You can find books on research methods, writing your dissertation or thesis, writing essays, assignments and reports, critical thinking and presentation skills.

Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

Full guides to the University’s referencing styles: Harvard, Oxford, APA, English Subject Style and information about how to avoid plagiarism.

Information and Reference Management

Information about storing and managing your references with RefWorks and details of other reference management tools.

Online Skills Resources

A wide range of online resources and interactive activities which can help you expand your skills in such areas as planning and writing assignments, revising for exams, and developing effective study strategies.

InfoBites: Information Skills from LIS

Sign up to the WOLF InfoBites module. This module is designed to introduce you to finding and using information resources, and help develop your information and research skills.