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
Mon 18 November 2024, 11:00
Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.
Mon 18 November 2024, 12:00
Lexis+ UK Legal research certification
Online
A workshop to help you to make the best use of Lexis+ UK, one of the leading law databases and legal practice resources.
Mon 18 November 2024, 16:00
Learning vocabulary
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
Would your studies be easier if you knew more vocabulary?
Tue 19 November 2024, 10:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.
Tue 19 November 2024, 13:00
Student Digital Skills Desk
Desk outside Onezone opposite The Space, 2nd floor, F Block, Frenchay Campus
Come and talk to the Student Digital Leaders about your digital skills questions.
Tue 19 November 2024, 14:00
AI tips and tricks with Premiere Pro
Online
Learn about the cutting edge AI tools that are revolutionising video.
Tue 19 November 2024, 14:30
Neurodiversity mindmapping and using Ayoa
Online
Explore how this visual way of recording ideas can help you with studying.
Wed 20 November 2024, 11:00
Podcasting made simple
The Maker Space, F Block, Frenchay Campus
Join us for an exciting workshop designed for anyone interested in recording, editing, and publishing their own podcast.
Wed 20 November 2024, 12:00
Student Digital Skills Desk
Desk outside Onezone opposite The Space, 2nd floor, F Block, Frenchay Campus
Come and talk to the Student Digital Leaders about your digital skills questions.
Wed 20 November 2024, 13:00
How to critically appraise healthcare research
2D09, Glenside Campus Library
This workshop will help you to learn the basic principles of critical appraisal for healthcare research.
Fri 22 November 2024, 11:00
Using generative AI as a study or revision aid
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used as a study or revision aid.
Fri 22 November 2024, 12:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
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