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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 (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, March 16, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
09:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Drop-in  

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:
Monday, March 16, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 94 seats left

Preparing for your exams (Online) Online

Feeling uncertain about how to tackle your upcoming exams? This practical session will equip you with effective revision strategies, help you avoid common mistakes, and give you practical tips to...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 97 seats left

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:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Location:
Student Skills Centre room 3, City Campus Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Referencing to avoid plagiarism with Harvard Cite them Right (Online) Online

This session will cover why you need to reference your sources and how to avoid plagiarism in your academic assignments. It also outlines some of the key referencing terminology and aspects of Harvard...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time:
09:00 - 10:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 99 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:

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

Getting started with your literature review (Online) Online

**Understand what a literature review is, how to approach it, and how to structure it effectively.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs but is open to all researchers. Session...  More
Date:
Monday, March 23, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 89 seats left

Managing your references with EndNote (Online) Online

**See how EndNote can save you time by helping you organise your sources and making citing and referencing easier.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs but is open to all...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:30
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 92 seats left

Understanding research impact through bibliometrics (Online) Online

** Explore strategies for tracking research influence and reach, and learn how to assess the impact of scholarly outputs, journals, and authors.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs but...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:30
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 93 seats left

AI for researchers (Online) Online

**Understand how to use AI for searching for information, writing and also issues around plagiarism.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs but is open to all researchers. Session...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 82 seats left

Copyright essentials for researchers (Online) Online

**Understand how to navigate copyright law, enabling you to use others’ work legally, protect your own rights, and manage publishing agreements.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 99 seats left