Study skills
Key skills and resources
Referencing
Guides to referencing standards in use at UWE Bristol and links to some useful referencing tools.
Reading and writing
Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.
Research skills
Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.
Online learning
Advice and guidance on how to make the most of studying online.
English language
Find out about English language and grammar support for students at UWE Bristol
Prepare for assessments
Advice to help you prepare for assignments and exams.
Time management
Guidance to help you manage your time effectively and sort out your priorities.
Mathematics and statistics
Resources that will develop your skills in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.
Presenting and working with others
Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.
IT skills
IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.
Preparing for study
Online tutorials and advice to help you prepare for academic study at UWE Bristol.
College workbooks
Tailored online library workbooks for your subject or your college.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) guides
Generative AI study skills guide
- Find out what generative AI is
- How it works
- Permitted use of generative AI
- Ethical considerations
- Strengths of generative AI
- Key limitations
Using generative AI at UWE Bristol
- Guidance on using generative AI
- How to reference using generative AI
- Good practice
- Different scenarios for AI use
Library study skills support
There are a number of ways you can get support from the library, such as talking to us at helpdesks, using our online chat service, booking 1:1s or attending workshops.
Library study skills supportStudy skills events
Fri 01 November 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI for planning and productivity
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be utilised for planning and productivity.
Mon 04 November 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI for research and information gathering
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be utilised for research and information gathering.
Tue 05 November 2024, 11:00
Maximising my studies
Online
This session is for new international students to help them to understand what is expected of them at UWE Bristol.
Tue 05 November 2024, 14:00
Neurodiversity quick wins for study
4D024, Library, Frenchay Campus
Find out tips and digital strategies for studying with neurodiversity.
Wed 06 November 2024, 10:00
How to put your reading into your writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This workshop will help you to learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.
Wed 06 November 2024, 11:00
Coaching at UWE Bristol
2S705, S Block, Frenchay Campus
Join our student experience coaches at this session for undergraduate students.
Wed 06 November 2024, 11:00
Create simple videos for social media
The Maker Space, F Block (at the back of The Works), Frenchay Campus
Join us for an exciting event where we'll teach you how to create simple videos for social media.
Wed 06 November 2024, 11:00
Coaching at UWE Bristol
1F04, F Block, Glenside Campus
Find out about student experience coaching at these sessions for undergraduate students.
Wed 06 November 2024, 13:30
LEAF growing sustainable labs
Climate Hub, Z Block, Frenchay Campus
Come and find out how to improve the sustainability and efficiency of our laboratories at UWE Bristol using LEAF, a dedicated framework developed by UCL.
Wed 06 November 2024, 15:00
LEAF growing sustainable labs
Online
Drop in virtually and find out how to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories using a national framework developed by UCL— LEAF.
Thu 07 November 2024, 11:30
Materials workshop with the Bristol Materials Network and MAKERS
4Z002 (School of Engineering), Frenchay Campus
Gain knowledge of where materials come from, how they behave and ultimately degrade.
Thu 07 November 2024, 15:00
How to improve your critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
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Academic information
Advice on academic-related issues and what to do if something happens which affects your studies.
Study spaces
We have spaces and facilities across all campuses that you can book or just turn up and use.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing services for students at the University.