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 07 November 2025, 10:00
How to read effectively
Online
This interactive workshop will help you to ensure you are reading effectively and provides an opportunity to practise a technique for active reading.
Mon 10 November 2025, 11:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Tue 11 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Specialist practitioners are available in the Library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Tue 11 November 2025, 12:00
CBL coaching drop-in
Kitchen areas, Floors 3, 4 & 5, X Block, Frenchay Campus
No booking, no pressure – just drop by for a friendly, relaxed conversation. Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, you’re not alone.
Wed 12 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Specialist Practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Thu 13 November 2025, 13:00
Writing academic English
Online
This workshop will help you to write better academic English by discussing when and why you might need to be formal and cautious in your writing.
Tue 18 November 2025, 12:00
CBL coaching drop-in
Kitchen areas, Floors 3, 4 & 5, X Block, Frenchay Campus
No booking, no pressure – just drop by for a friendly, relaxed conversation. Whatever’s on your mind, big or small, you’re not alone.
Tue 18 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Specialist practitioners are available in the Library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Tue 18 November 2025, 14:30
Thinking differently: neurodiversity mindmapping and using Ayoa
Online
Explore how this visual way of recording ideas can help you with studying.
Tue 18 November 2025, 16:00
How to plan and structure your writing
Online
This workshop looks at what written assignments are asking you to do, and how to go about planning and structuring an assignment.
Wed 19 November 2025, 12:00
Drop-in sessions for neurodivergence and mental health study support
Library Level 2, Frenchay Campus
Specialist Practitioners are available in the library to answer your questions or support you with any issues impacting your studies.
Wed 19 November 2025, 12:00
How to get started with critical writing
4D24, Frenchay Campus Library
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.
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