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 24 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.
Tue 24 February 2026, 12:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Outside Onezone, E block corridor, Frenchay Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Tue 24 February 2026, 14:00
How to plan and structure your writing
Online
This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.
Wed 25 February 2026, 10:00
Library disability drop-in
Bower Ashton Library, Bower Ashton Campus
The library disability support drop-in service is to provide guidance and arrange further support for disabled students and staff.
Wed 25 February 2026, 10:00
Library disability drop-in
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
The library disability support drop-in service is to provide guidance and arrange further support for disabled students and staff.
Wed 25 February 2026, 12:00
Writing academic English
Online
This workshop will help you to write better academic English by discussing when and why you might need to be formal and cautious in your writing.
Wed 25 February 2026, 15:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Atrium, X Block, Frenchay Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Thu 26 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.
Thu 26 February 2026, 14:00
Thinking differently: neurodiversity – reading tech and strategies
Online
Explore ways to help you read more efficiently.
Mon 02 March 2026, 10:00
How to improve your critical writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
Tue 03 March 2026, 12:00
Drop-in with International Learning Developers
Outside Onezone, E block corridor, Frenchay Campus
An informal, drop-in session. Students can speak with an International Learning Developer and receive support.
Wed 04 March 2026, 13:00
Using AI to prepare for exams and assessments
Maker Space, F block, Frenchay Campus
A workshop led by Student Digital Leaders on using AI to prepare for exams and assessments.
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