Study skills

Key skills and resources

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Referencing

Guides to referencing standards in use at UWE Bristol and links to some useful referencing tools.

Reading and writing

Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.

Research skills

Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.

Online learning

Advice and guidance on how to make the most of studying online.

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English language

Find out about English language and grammar support for students at UWE Bristol

Prepare for assessments

Advice to help you prepare for assignments and exams.

Time management

Guidance to help you manage your time effectively and sort out your priorities.

Mathematics and statistics

Resources that will develop your skills in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.

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Presenting and working with others

Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.

IT skills

IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.

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Preparing for study

Online tutorials and advice to help you prepare for academic study at UWE Bristol.

College workbooks

Tailored online library workbooks for your subject or your college.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) guides

Generative AI study skills guide

Find out what generative AI is
How it works
Permitted use of generative AI
Ethical considerations
Strengths of generative AI
Key limitations

What is generative AI guide

Using generative AI at UWE Bristol

Guidance on using generative AI
How to reference using generative AI
Good practice
Different scenarios for AI use

Read guidance on using generative AI

Library study skills support

There are a number of ways you can get support from the library, such as talking to us at helpdesks, using our online chat service, booking 1:1s or attending workshops.

Library study skills support

Study skills events

View all study skills events

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Events

Fri 09 May 2025, 13:00

How to put your reading into your writing

Online

This workshop will help you to learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.

Events

Mon 12 May 2025, 15:00

Learning vocabulary

Online

Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary?

Events

Wed 14 May 2025, 10:00

How to improve your critical writing

4D24, Frenchay Campus Library

This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level 3 or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.

Events

Wed 14 May 2025, 13:00

Critical discussion on your business or law portfolio

Online

A practical workshop focused on the format and content of the post-graduate critical discussion for business or law postgraduates.

Events

Thu 15 May 2025, 11:00

Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol

Online

First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.

Events

Mon 19 May 2025, 11:00

Critical discussion on your business or law portfolio

4X224, Bristol Business School, Frenchay Campus

A practical workshop focused on the format and content of the postgraduate critical discussion for business or law postgraduates.

Events

Tue 20 May 2025, 14:00

How to reference and avoid plagiarism

Online

This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.

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Events

Thu 22 May 2025, 11:00

Writing academic English: being cautious

Online

This workshop will help you to write better academic English by exploring the reasons for using caution ('hedging') in your writing, a key feature of academic writing.