Digital Skills Check: Be Ready for Your Studies: Home

Build Your Digital Skills at Greenwich

Digital skills are essential for success at university – from writing assignments and collaborating on projects to staying organised and safe online. The Building Digital Skills workshop series helps you get confident using Microsoft 365 tools and other key platforms for your studies.

You’ll start with a quick digital skills check using the Digital Backpack, then explore topics like AI, document formatting, teamwork, and data protection. You’ll also discover how to use LinkedIn Learning to keep building your skills in your own time, with short courses you can add to your CV.

These workshops are practical, student-focused, and beginner-friendly – designed to help you feel more in control of your studies from the start.

View upcoming sessions and book on the Events & Workshop Calendar

Workshop Topics

AI at Uni: Using Microsoft Copilot

Your university account includes access to Microsoft Copilot, a web-based AI assistant that can help you generate ideas, improve your writing, summarise information, and plan your work. Learn what Copilot can (and can’t) do, how to use it safely, and why AI skills matter for uni and beyond.

Word Processing with Microsoft Word

Learn how to format essays, use templates, add images and tables, and present your work clearly and professionally.

Presentations with PowerPoint

Design slides, add visuals and animations, and structure your ideas to make an impact in presentations and group work.

Spreadsheets with Excel

Organise data, use formulas, and create simple charts – useful for everything from budgeting to assignments and group projects.

Email & Calendar with Outlook

Manage your inbox, schedule meetings, and keep track of key dates using your student email and calendar effectively.

File Storage with OneDrive

Store files securely in the cloud, access them from any device, and keep everything backed up and organised.

Online Collaboration with Teams

Use Microsoft Teams to join classes, chat with classmates, share files, and work together in real time.

Data Security

Learn how to stay safe online – from using strong passwords to avoiding scams and protecting your personal data.

Digital Wellbeing

Understand how to manage screen time, balance online life, and look after your mental and physical wellbeing.

What You’ll Need

• A device with Microsoft Teams installed
• A good internet connection
• Access to Microsoft 365 – we’ll demonstrate the web versions, but you can use the desktop apps if you prefer.

For help installing or accessing Microsoft 365, visit the University IT Support page.

Recordings and Access

Workshops are recorded and may be shared with attendees, other Greenwich students, or used for staff training.