Study skills
Key skills and resources
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Referencing
Guides to referencing standards in use at UWE Bristol and links to some useful referencing tools.
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Reading and writing
Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.
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Research skills
Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.
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Online learning
Advice and guidance on how to make the most of studying online.
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English language
Find out about English language and grammar support for students at UWE Bristol
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Prepare for assessments
Advice to help you prepare for assignments and exams.
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Time management
Guidance to help you manage your time effectively and sort out your priorities.
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Mathematics and statistics
Resources that will develop your skills in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.
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Presenting and working with others
Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.
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IT skills
IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.
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Preparing for study
Online tutorials and advice to help you prepare for academic study at UWE Bristol.
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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
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Tue 06 August 2024, 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.
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Wed 07 August 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI for writing and editing assistance
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used for writing and editing assistance.
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Wed 14 August 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI as a study or revision aid
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used as a study or revision aid.
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Thu 15 August 2024, 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.
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Wed 28 August 2024, 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.
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Fri 30 August 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI for media creation
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How to use generative AI for media creation.
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Mon 02 September 2024, 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.
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Tue 10 September 2024, 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.
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Thu 12 September 2024, 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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Mon 16 September 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI for writing and editing assistance
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used for writing and editing assistance.
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Mon 16 September 2024, 12:00
Drop-in study support
Bower Ashton Library (next to help desk), Bower Ashton Campus
Join us for a drop-in study support session for neurodivergence and mental health, ran by the Access and Learning Strategies (ALS) Team.
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Mon 16 September 2024, 12:00
Drop-in study support
Frenchay Campus Library, 2D90, Frenchay Campus
Join us for a drop-in study support session for neurodivergence and mental health, ran by the Access and Learning Strategies (ALS) Team.
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