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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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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:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
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, December 5, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 - 13:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

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, December 5, 2024
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 90 seats left

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:
Friday, December 6, 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:

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Copyright Drop-in (Online) Online

Drop in for advice on how to legally use work of others, seek copyright permission and protect your own copyright. No appointment necessary!
Date:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time:
14:00 - 16:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  

EndNote Drop-in (Online) Online

EndNote users or those curious about the software can come and get help and advice on how to use it to manage their references. Please note this drop in is for researchers, PGRs and/or academic staff....  More
Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  

Introduction to Pure Online

Pure is the system used at Northumbria to record and share information about research grants, publications, activities, and impacts. Information in Pure is used to populate staff profiles on...  More
Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 6 seats left

EndNote introduction (Online) Online

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:
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:30
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 87 seats left

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, January 16, 2025
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 4 seats left