Welcome Week workshops Monday 22 - Friday 26 September 2025
We are running workshops in Welcome Week to support students starting university. We also have two workshops for students returning to 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 22 September 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
Tuesday 23 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 24 September 14:00-15:00 (UK time)
Online via Zoom
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Thursday 25 September 14:00-15:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
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 23 September 14:00-15:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
Thursday 25 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 24 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time)
Online via Zoom
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Interactive session on GenAI: Getting started with 'prompting'
In this interactive workshop you’ll get opportunity to use GenAI tools in the context of learning and studying. We’ll focus on creating effective prompts and using our critical thinking skills to assess the tool’s output. By the end of the session, you’ll have a better awareness of the risks and limitations of using these tools, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity. If possible, please bring along your own device.
Friday 26 September 11:00-12:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
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 24 September 15:00-16:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
Preparing for final year
Join us for this workshop to help you prepare for your final year. It will help you to:
- Reflect on your previous studies and identify how you want to develop this year
- Manage your time and work-load
- Strengthen your critical thinking and academic voice
- Start preparing for final year projects or dissertations
Thursday 25 September 15:00-16:00 (UK time)
Main Library, Fourth Floor Training Room, Edgbaston Campus
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Watch our short video on how to find the room. If you have any accessibility needs, please see the Main Library training rooms accessibility guide.
PGT workshops
For workshops designed for postgraduate taught students, please see our schedule of support on our PGT workshops page.
Other workshops
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.