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
Tue 03 February 2026, 11:00
Welcome stalls
Corridor outside OneZone, Frenchay Campus
Explore a range of services ready to assist you—visit the Welcome Stalls and make your start at UWE Bristol even smoother.
Tue 03 February 2026, 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.
Tue 03 February 2026, 11:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Library lounge, Glenside Library, D block, Glenside Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Wed 04 February 2026, 12:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
The Forum, B Block, Frenchay Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Thu 05 February 2026, 11:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Learning Hub, Bower Ashton
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Fri 06 February 2026, 14:00
How to read effectively
Online
This interactive workshop will help you to ensure you are reading effectively and provides an opportunity to practise a technique for active reading.
Mon 09 February 2026, 14:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
4D24, Frenchay Campus
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Tue 10 February 2026, 11:00
Careers Fair 2026
U Block, Frenchay Campus
Come along to our Careers Fair 2026 for jobs, careers support and free pizza.
Tue 10 February 2026, 11:00
Introduction to using generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
This session provides an overview of how to use generative AI effectively at UWE Bristol.
Tue 10 February 2026, 11:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Library lounge, Glenside Library, D block, Glenside Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Wed 11 February 2026, 10:00
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.
Wed 11 February 2026, 12:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
The Forum, B Block, Frenchay Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
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