Study skills
Quick links
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

Mon 11 December 2023, 12:00
Academic Skills PAL
3D42 (PAL Zone - Frenchay Library), Frenchay Campus
Be reading smart! Pick up top tips on how to improve your reading strategies to improve your marks and make reading easier to manage.

Tue 12 December 2023, 10:00
How to get started with critical writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.

Tue 12 December 2023, 12:00
Learning vocabulary 3: words in context
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary? This workshop will outline what you need to know about vocabulary.

Tue 12 December 2023, 12:30
Thinking Differently drop-in session
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Speak to a specialist practitioner about your study related question.

Wed 13 December 2023, 12:30
Thinking Differently drop-in session
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Speak to a specialist practitioner about your study related question.

Wed 13 December 2023, 13:00
Writing academic English: being formal
Online
This session will explore when and why you need to be formal in your academic writing and how to do this. You will learn to identify the differences between formal and informal language and apply these features to academic work.

Wed 13 December 2023, 14:30
Revision strategies
Online
Explore ways to help you make the most of your memory and be more organised.

Thu 14 December 2023, 12:30
Thinking Differently drop-in session
Library Lounge, Glenside Campus Library
Speak to a specialist practitioner about your study related question.

Thu 14 December 2023, 13:00
Reading and writing café
Online
Do you feel like you have lots of reading or writing to do? This café is a welcoming and supportive space for you to meet library staff and other students and dedicate quiet, focussed time to your studies.

Tue 09 January 2024, 09:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.

Wed 10 January 2024, 14:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.

Thu 11 January 2024, 09:00
Communicating with your lecturers
Online
This workshop will give you tips and practice in how to communicate appropriately with your lecturers.
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