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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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Read with purpose: critical reading for better writing (Online) Online

Join us to discover how to read strategically and critically so you can analyse and evaluate texts with confidence. By mastering these skills, you'll be better equipped to construct stronger arguments...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
09:00 - 10:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration has closed.

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 7, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 - 13:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Writing for better marks (Online) Online

If you're aiming to enhance your academic writing skills and improve your marks, this session is for you. You'll explore key language and structure challenges that students commonly face when...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration has closed.

Critical writing skills for academic success (Online) Online

In this session, you will develop essential skills to enhance your academic writing. You’ll learn what critical thinking is, why it’s crucial to your writing, and how to apply it to your essays and...  More
Date:
Friday, November 8, 2024
Time:
09:00 - 10:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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Searching: Instant Impact (Online) Online

This short session will introduce you to the concept of search strategies and how they can be applied to find relevant and good quality academic literature using Library Search. This will be followed...  More
Date:
Friday, November 8, 2024
Time:
12:00 - 12:15
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 100 seats left

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:

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EndNote introduction In-Person

EndNote, an online reference management tool can be used to store and organise references for your research. Learn how to create a library, import references and ‘cite while you write’ to...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
14:00 - 16:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration has closed.

Introduction to Research Data Management Online

Research data isn’t just numbers—it’s relevant to all fields, whether you’re generating images, interview transcripts or fieldnotes! Join us to explore the essentials of research data...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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Measuring research impact with bibliometrics In-Person

This workshop provides a brief introduction to the tools that can help measure the impact of research by learning how research is being received, used and disseminated across scholarly platforms....  More
Date:
Friday, November 8, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

Copyright Drop-in In-Person

Drop in for advice on how to legally use work of others, seek copyright permission and protect your own copyright. No appointment necessary!
Date:
Friday, November 8, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Location:
Consultation Room 2, City Campus Library
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in