Welcome Week Workshops Monday 23 - Friday 27 September 2024
We are running workshops in Welcome Week to support students starting university. They are suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate taught students.
Learning at University
This workshop will help you gain confidence with some essential learning skills, including time management, independent learning, and notetaking. It will help you to reflect on your own approaches to study, ensuring that you feel prepared for the year to come.
Monday 23 September 13:00-14:00 (UK time), Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus.
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Tuesday 24 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time), Online via Zoom.
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Introduction to Library Resources
This workshop will introduce you to some key Library resources that will help you with your study: how to access and use your module Resource List and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham.
Wednesday 25 September 14:00-15:00 (UK time). Online via Zoom.
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Thursday 26 September 13:00-14:00 (UK time). Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus.
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Core University digital tools
This workshop will introduce you to the core digital tools of the University such as Canvas, Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn Learning. We’ll show you how to get the most from these tools and where you can go for further help and support beyond the session.
Tuesday 24 September 14:00-15:00 (UK time). Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus.
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Thursday 26 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time). Online via Zoom.
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Using Generative AI for study
This workshop is a great introduction to GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. You’ll also have a better awareness of the risks and limitations of using these tools, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity.
Wednesday 25 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time) Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Friday 27 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time). Online via Zoom.
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Preparing for your second year
This workshop will help you reflect on your first year so that you feel confident and prepared for your second year. We’ll think about how you can consolidate and develop skills you will have picked up in your first year, including time management, reading and notetaking, and writing critically.
Wednesday 25th September 15:00-16:00 (UK time). Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Preparing for final year
Join us for this online workshop to help you prepare for your final year. It will help you to:
Thursday 26 September 15:00-16:00 (UK time). Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus.
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Other workshops
PGT Essentials
The ASC and The Graduate School have teamed up to provide a range of online workshops to support your academic skills development. These workshops are for postgraduate taught students only. More information and to book a place online.
Birmingham Scholars
The ASC run workshops for Birmingham Scholars. If you are a Birmingham Scholar you will have access to the following Canvas course and will be able to find information about our workshops.
Students in Dubai
The ASC are running several workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Dubai. These workshops are for students studying in Dubai.