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
Wed 08 February 2023, 10:00
Reading and writing café
5AF005, City Campus at Arnolfini
This café is a welcoming and supportive space for you to meet library staff and other students, swap techniques and strategies, dedicate quiet, focussed time to your studies.
Wed 08 February 2023, 11:30
How to critically appraise health information
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This workshop will help you to learn the basic principles of critical appraisal for health information.
Wed 08 February 2023, 12:00
Thinking differently café
4D24, Level 4, Frenchay Campus Library
Come along for a chat with our friendly specialists in Specific Learning Differences and Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Autism) who can help you develop strategies to enhance your grades and connect with like-minded peers.
Wed 08 February 2023, 13:00
Resilience PAL: Introduction to Resilience Skills
4D24, D Block, Frenchay Campus
Start to explore and develop your resilience skills with this introductory student-led workshop.
Wed 08 February 2023, 15:00
How to make notes and read effectively
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This introductory workshop presents useful tips for selecting what to read and creating effective notes.
Wed 08 February 2023, 15:30
Maximising your grades
4X224, X Block, Frenchay Campus
This is an interactive workshop to help international students maximise their grades whilst navigating the cultural transition from their home country.
Thu 09 February 2023, 11:00
How to search effectively
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This workshop will offer top tips on searching specialist databases, with an opportunity for hands-on practice.
Thu 09 February 2023, 12:00
Thinking differently café
Bower Ashton Library Helpdesk, 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) who can help you develop strategies to enhance your grades and connect with like-minded peers.
Thu 09 February 2023, 15:00
Learning vocabulary 1: word forms
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
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.
Fri 10 February 2023, 11:00
How to put your reading into your writing
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
This workshop will help you learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.
Mon 13 February 2023, 10:00
How to search effectively
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This workshop will offer top tips on searching specialist databases, with an opportunity for hands-on practice.
Mon 13 February 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) who can help you develop strategies to enhance your grades and connect with like-minded peers.
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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
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