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Get Ready For University
04-07 September 2023
This event will ensure you are equipped with the skills to succeed at university whilst also giving you the opportunity to meet and network with other students. The day will consist of a series of workshops and the opportunity to complete your registration to kick start your university experience.
Our knowledgeable and experienced staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Whether you are a returning or new student, there is lots of support on hand to get ready for your university experience.
10am I Approaching Academic Writing
Join Dr. Paul Brewer for some tips about academic writing, including what we mean by writing academically and the importance of writing clearly and simply.
1pm I What is Harvard Referencing
Referencing is a feature of academic writing which is not as difficult as it might sometimes appear. Join Andrew Sinclair for an overview of how to reference source material and what references give to the quality of your academic work.
10am I Getting Used to University Tech
Sometimes, using technology can be very stressful; Eumie Osgood will take you through how to access the university portal, your course Moodle pages and how to find help and support.
1pm I Managing Your Time
Time management is an important skill to develop and is particularly useful for managing our studies. Andrew Sinclair, a self-confessed procrastinator, will be sharing tips about the best ways of making the most out of your time and in playing to your individual strengths.
10am I How to Locate Source Information
Join Jenny Spinks who will be sharing some very useful tips about how to locate information since research skills are an essential part of academic study. Jenny will also be looking at how to decide whether information is trustworthy and why this is so important in academic work.
1pm I What do we mean by Critical Thinking?
Critical thinking is a term that disconcerts a great many people. Dr. Paul Brewer will look at what we mean by thinking critically and explore strategies in how develop our own critical thinking, as Socrates famously said, the unexamined life is not worth living. Being critical is about asking questions and never accepting anything at face value.
If you are not able to join in person, you can join one of our online sessions via Microsoft Teams - please register in advance using the links below.
2pm I Approaching Academic Writing
Join Dr. Paul Brewer for some tips about academic writing, including what we mean by writing academically and the importance of writing clearly and simply.
4pm I What is Harvard Referencing
Referencing is a feature of academic writing which is not as difficult as it might sometimes appear. Join Andrew Sinclair for an overview of how to reference source material and what references give to the quality of your academic work.
2pm I Getting Used to University Tech
Sometimes, using technology can be very stressful; Eumie Osgood will take you through how to access the university portal, your course Moodle pages and how to find help and support.
4pm I Managing Your Time
Time management is an important skill to develop and is particularly useful for managing our studies. Andrew Sinclair, a self-confessed procrastinator, will be sharing tips about the best ways of making the most out of your time and in playing to your individual strengths.
2pm I How to Locate Source Information
Join Jenny Spinks who will be sharing some very useful tips about how to locate information since research skills are an essential part of academic study. Jenny will also be looking at how to decide whether information is trustworthy and why this is so important in academic work.
4pm I What do we mean by Critical Thinking?
Critical thinking is a term that disconcerts a great many people. Dr. Paul Brewer will look at what we mean by thinking critically and explore strategies in how develop our own critical thinking, as Socrates famously said, the unexamined life is not worth living. Being critical is about asking questions and never accepting anything at face value.
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