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Northumbria Skills Programme can support you in making the most of our time at university and help you acquire the skills you need to become an independent and effective scholar. Sessions are held online and where possible at Cite Campus and Coach Lane Libraries throughout the academic year.

There are bookable skills sessions on a range of topics including effective searching, critical reading, academic writing and referencing your work correctly.

There are also regular online drop in sessions so if you have a specific question or just need general study skills advice pop along – no appointment necessary.

If you would like some individual support you can also book a one to one appointment in person ,via email, phone and Microsoft Teams.

Head to the Develop your learning section of the University Library pages for more information. 

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Upcoming Events:

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Learning Skills Drop-in In-Person

Do you have a question about referencing, finding good quality information or essay writing etc.? Support is available in our Drop-ins which run four times a week. No appointment necessary, just come...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 - 13:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Dissertation Drop-in (Online) Online

Do you need advice on conducting your literature review or want to know more about the subject resources available to you? Perhaps you are struggling with managing all the tasks for your dissertation?...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Better dissertations: choosing your topic and research question (Online) Online

Are you unsure about choosing a topic or developing a research question for your dissertation? In this interactive session we will look at what you should consider when selecting a topic and how to...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration has closed.

Writing an essay: how to get started In-Person

Writing is an important academic skill to master at university. In this interactive session, we'll guide you through the first steps of planning and structuring your essay to ensure you follow good...  More
Date:
Friday, November 22, 2024
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

Learning Skills Drop-in (Online) Online

Do you have a question about referencing, finding good quality information or essay writing etc.? Support is available in our Drop-ins which run four times a week. No appointment necessary, just come...  More
Date:
Monday, November 25, 2024
Time:
09:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Book a Library study Room

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City Campus and Coach Lane Libraries have a range of spaces which are available for you to book online. 

Library Study Rooms are small rooms for three to eight people. Some of the rooms are equipped with PCs and some have large digital screens which you can use with a PC or a laptop. Click on the information button by each room to find out more.

 

Researcher Development

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The Library’s Researcher Development Programme is open to postgraduate research students (PhD), early career researchers and academic staff. Workshops and briefings are designed to support the development of knowledge, core competencies and transferable skills identified in Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (RDF) as the key elements of a successful researcher.

Online support is available in the research section of Skills Plus. Drop-ins are held regularly and you don’t have to book a place, simply turn up and speak to one of our Librarians for advice. If you would like some individual guidance you can also book a one-to-one appointment with a member of Library staff to discuss how we can support your research.

Head to the Develop you learning skills section of the University Library pages for more information.

See the full calendar of events

Upcoming Events:

Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

PGR City campus Library tour In-Person

Join Library staff to take a tour of the facilities and resources for researchers at City campus Library. Tours will start by the main entrance to City campus Library. Tours of Coach Lane Library are...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
11:00 - 11:30
Location:
Student Central, Library Building, City Campus, City Campus Library
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration has closed.

Copyright essentials for researchers In-Person

As a researcher, copyright law has an impact on multiple aspects of your work. This session examines guidelines for using work created by others. You will learn how to seek permission to go beyond...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Location:
Student Skills Centre room 1 (Map ), City Campus Library
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration has closed.

Introduction to research data management (Online) Online

This introductory session offers a comprehensive overview of how to effectively manage data over the course of the research data lifecycle. You will learn what research data management is and the main...  More
Date:
Friday, November 22, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 71 seats left

Introduction to Open Access (Online) Online

In this session we look at some of the key concepts and terminology in Open Access publishing and discuss the benefits for authors and readers. You will learn how Open Access publishing differs from...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 93 seats left

Paying for Open Access Publishing Online

In this session, we look at how the University Library can support you where the option to publish Open Access will incur a charge. You will learn when and how you apply to have Article Processing...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registrations are fully booked!