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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:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
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, February 11, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 19:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
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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, February 12, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 - 13:00
Location:
Learning Zone 1, Coach Lane Library
Categories:
  Drop-in  

Make the Library Work for You: Essential Introduction for All Students (Online) Online

Description: Get the most out of your university experience by discovering everything your Library has to offer. Whether you're just starting out or want to feel more confident using Library services,...  More
Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
12:00 - 12:30
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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Using AI responsibly (Online) Online

Curious about how to use AI in your academic work without crossing the line into misconduct? This interactive session explores the concept of academic integrity and shows you how to reference...  More
Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Categories:
  Northumbria Skills Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 95 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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PGR Library takeover day

**Come along to the Library PGR takeover day - #DontPanic.** We are really excited to introduce the first Library PGR takeover day, on Wednesday 11th February: a friendly and informal Library event...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:
10:00 - 16:00
Location:
City Campus Library
Categories:
  PGR takeover day     Researcher Development Programme  

Open access with biscuits In-Person

Open access with biscuits Academic research papers are important, worthy, and (usually) interesting. But let's be honest – not very tasty. In this interactive session, this key shortcoming of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:
11:00 - 11:45
Location:
Collaboration Space 2, City Campus Library
Categories:
  PGR takeover day     Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
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Open Access publishing: Understanding the basics (Online) CANCELLED Online

**Understand key concepts of Open Access: the benefits and policies that can shape how and where you publish your research.** This session is primarily aimed at 1st year PGRs but is open to all...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Categories:
  Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 95 seats left

AI for research In-Person

AI for research Learn how you can use AI as a research assistant to accelerate your research. You will see the advantages and challenges of bringing AI into your work. From the tools that can help...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:
11:45 - 12:30
Location:
City Campus Library
Categories:
  PGR takeover day     Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Open access with biscuits In-Person

Open access with biscuits - this is a repeat of the earlier session Academic research papers are important, worthy, and (usually) interesting. But let's be honest – not very tasty. In this...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:
11:45 - 12:30
Location:
Collaboration Space 2, City Campus Library
Categories:
  PGR takeover day     Researcher Development Programme  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 17 seats left