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Three students look at a computer screen together Top tips for CVs, cover letters and applications
19th January 5pm - 6pm
Online
Whether you are looking for part time work to compliment your studies, applying for an internship or seeking graduate opportunities, this session will give you valuable information on best practice for creating CVs, cover letters and applications.
Careers Network
group students fun Clubs Fair
21st January 2pm - 5pm
Atrium
The Clubs Fair is your chance to explore everything the University has to offer beyond the classroom.
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A group of students and facilitator sit around a table in discussion Top tips for interview and assessment centre success
22nd January 5pm - 6pm
Online
Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
Careers Network
Students in a teaching session Applying for postgraduate study
30th January 3pm - 4pm
Online
Join our Admissions webinar to learn how to apply for postgraduate study, covering requirements, documents, deadlines and tips for a strong application.
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Getting started with your research strategy
4th February 6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Where do you begin when faced with a broad research topic? How do you turn an idea into a precise, effective search for related literature? Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Supporting your Dissertation: Writing your literature review
5th February 4pm - 5pm
Online
The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Using EndNote to store references
10th February 5pm - 6pm
Online
New to reference management software or EndNote 21? Come along to this session, hosted by the ASC, which will cover the basics: loading EndNote 21, importing references, creating groups, and connecting your EndNote 21 library with MS Word.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (secondary research)
11th February 5pm - 6pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Supporting your dissertation: Writing Writing skills (primary research)
17th February 5pm - 6pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. Including: Signposting to structure your argument. Writing critically. What to include in your introduction and conclusion. Approaches to editing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Critical Thinking
18th February 5:30pm - 7pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for for an online workshop on critical thinking, including strategies for success and expert advice, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to critical thinking and writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Improve your academic writing
19th February 4pm - 5pm
Online
Looking to develop your academic writing style further? This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you to: Develop your academic voice. Integrate critical discussion. Understand how to make your writing clear and concise.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Critical thinking - how to get a first
25th February 5pm - 6pm
Online
In this workshop, hosted by the ASC, we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Reflective writing
3rd March 5pm - 6pm
Online
Increasingly, assignments have a reflective component. You might be asked to reflect on your learning, your writing, or your practice. Whatever the context, this workshop hosted by the ASC, will help you get you started with your reflective writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Developing your writing
4th March 6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on developing your academic writing, structuring your essays, and writing more critically, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to academic writing.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Writing introductions and conclusions
11th March 5pm - 6pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Managing your research project
18th March 6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Managing your PGT research project for the first time can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Join the ASC for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and getting started with your project, followed by a Q&A.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Building on your Skills: Exams and revision
25th March 5pm - 6pm
Online
This workshop, hosted by the ASC, will help you prepare for your exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day for the exam.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation
29th April 5pm - 6:30pm
Online
How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.
Academic Skills Centre | Libraries | Postgraduate Taught
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