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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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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, October 7, 2024
Time:
09:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Writing for better marks In-Person

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:
Monday, October 7, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Student Skills Centre room 1 (Map ), City Campus Library
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
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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:
Monday, October 7, 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:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Location:
Student Skills Centre room 3, City Campus Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Writing an essay: how to get started (Online) Online

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:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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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.

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Upcoming Events:

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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:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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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, October 17, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Categories:
  Specialist drop-in  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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New! Library essentials for researchers In-Person

This is an opportunity to hear from and meet the Library teams who support research at Northumbria. Did you know the Library can offer support with accessing resources for research, using reference...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Sanyford Building, Floor 2, Room 205, City Campus
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
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Preparing for your literature review In-Person

This introductory workshop shows you how to approach a literature review. You will explore the features of literature reviews, consider a number of approaches to researching and writing, alongside...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Location:
Student Skills Centre room 1 (Map ), City Campus Library
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
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Copyright essentials for researchers (Online) Online

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:
Friday, October 25, 2024
Time:
10:00 - 11:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 89 seats left