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.
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
Using generative AI at UWE Bristol
- Guidance on using generative AI
- How to reference using generative AI
- Good practice
- Different scenarios for AI use
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
Thu 23 January 2025, 10:00
How to put your reading into your writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This workshop will help you to learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.
Thu 23 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
Thu 23 January 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.
Thu 23 January 2025, 11:00
How to use feedback to improve your next assignment
Online
This interactive workshop looks at strategies to understand and use the feedback you receive to improve your skills for your next assignment.
Thu 23 January 2025, 14:00
How to improve your critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
Fri 24 January 2025, 11:00
How to plan and structure your writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.
Fri 24 January 2025, 11:00
Introduction to common learning issues
6X101, X Block, Frenchay Campus
Join our workshop on common learning issues and strategies to overcome them. Enjoy activities, open discussions and plenty of helpful information.
Fri 24 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
Fri 24 January 2025, 14:00
Good Academic Practice
Online
What are the expectations for students starting a UK Higher Education course? How do I use sources in my writing and work with other students while making sure my work is my own? This workshop will introduce you to good practices for your studies.
Mon 27 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
Tue 28 January 2025, 10:00
Communicating with your lecturers
Online
This workshop will give you tips and practice in how to communicate appropriately with your lecturers.
Tue 28 January 2025, 11:00
Using generative AI for research and information gathering
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be utilised for research and information gathering.
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