Study skills
Key skills and resources
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.
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.
Presenting and working with others
Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.
IT skills
IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.
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.
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 supportStudy skills events
Fri 09 June 2023, 10:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.
Mon 12 June 2023, 12:00
Thinking Differently Café
Glenside Library Helpdesk, Glenside Campus
Come along for a chat with our friendly specialists in Specific Learning Differences and Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism).
Mon 12 June 2023, 14:00
How to manage your time
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
We all know that time management is important to prioritise tasks, manage multiple deadlines and get everything done. This workshop will offer tips on identifying your priorities and being productive.
Tue 13 June 2023, 10:00
Learning vocabulary 1: word forms
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary? The main focus of the workshop will be on vocabulary form: pronunciation, parts of speech and word families. Practice will include a game-like activity.
Tue 13 June 2023, 14:00
Writing café
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Do you feel like you have lots of writing to do? This writing café is a welcoming and supportive space for you to dedicate quiet, focussed time to your writing.
Tue 13 June 2023, 14:00
How to plan and structure your writing
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.
Wed 14 June 2023, 10:00
Workshop: Dissertation clinic for postgraduate students
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
This dissertation clinic is aimed at postgraduates in Business and related subjects and Law.
Wed 14 June 2023, 12:00
Thinking Differently Café
Library, Room 4D24 (Level 4), Frenchay Campus
Come along for a chat with our friendly specialists in Specific Learning Differences and Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism).
Wed 14 June 2023, 13:00
Workshop: Dissertation clinic for postgraduate students
D Block, Fremchay Campus
This dissertation clinic is aimed at postgraduate students in Business and related subjects and Law.
Wed 14 June 2023, 14:00
How to improve your critical writing
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
Thu 15 June 2023, 10:00
Online Study Session
Online: Microsoft Teams
This is a guided online study session. A brief introduction will help you focus and the rest of the session is yours to use for silent study.
Thu 15 June 2023, 12:00
Thinking Differently Café
Learning Zone, A block ground floor (near the SU bar), City Campus at Bower Ashton
Come along for a chat with our friendly specialists in Specific Learning Differences and Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism).You may also be interested in
Academic information
Advice on academic-related issues and what to do if something happens which affects your studies.
Study spaces
We have spaces and facilities across all campuses that you can book or just turn up and use.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing services for students at the University.
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