Bookable Library Spaces
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.
See the full calendar of events
Upcoming Events:
Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Learning Skills Drop-in
In-Person- Date:
- Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Location:
- To be advised, Coach Lane Library
- Categories:
- Drop-in
Learning Skills Drop-in
In-Person- Date:
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Time:
- 13:00 - 15:00
- Location:
- Student Skills Centre room 3, City Campus Library
- Categories:
- Drop-in
Learning Skills Drop-in
In-Person- Date:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Location:
- Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
- Categories:
- Drop-in
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.
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)
- Date:
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Location:
- Student Skills Centre room 1 (Map ), City Campus Library
- Categories:
- Researcher Development Programme
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
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PGR Library takeover day
In-Person- Date:
- Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Time:
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Location:
- Research Commons, City Campus Library
- Categories:
- PGR takeover day Researcher Development Programme
