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
Tue 21 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
Tue 21 January 2025, 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.
Tue 21 January 2025, 15:00
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.
Wed 22 January 2025, 11:00
Diversify your workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment
The Engine Shed, Station Approach
Join our roundtable event, in partnership with Babbasa, to help diversify your workforce.
Wed 22 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
Wed 22 January 2025, 11:00
How to use generative AI at university
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This session aims to get you thinking about how to use generative AI at university and the ethical considerations.
Wed 22 January 2025, 11:30
Neurodiversity reading tech and strategies
Online
Explore ways to help you read more efficiently.
Wed 22 January 2025, 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.
Wed 22 January 2025, 14:00
How studying at UWE Bristol will be different for new international students
Online
This session is for New international students to help them to understand what is expected of them at UWE Bristol. Students will see how learning and teaching at a British university can be very different to what is experienced in many other countries.
Wed 22 January 2025, 16:00
Reflect, reset and refocus workshop
Online
An interactive group coaching session.
Thu 23 January 2025, 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.
Thu 23 January 2025, 11:00
Explore UWE Student Services and support
Entrance to OneZone, Frenchay Campus
We’re excited to invite you to a series of events where you can learn about the support services available at UWE Bristol!
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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.