Semester 1 Overview
Welcome to the Events and Workshops section of the Student Success Centre!
Here, you will find a weekly schedule of upcoming sessions designed to support your academic journey and personal growth. Whether you're looking for skill-building workshops, networking opportunities, or inclusion and belonging events, this section will keep you informed and ready to make the most of your time at university.
This page is divided into the academic weeks of semester 1. Expand each week to browse the workshops, drop-in clinics and events on offer.
Check back regularly for the latest updates!
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Week 5 - closed
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Thursday 24 October 11.00am-12.00pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Introduction to academic style
- Tuesday 22 October 10 - 11 am
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Structuring an essay
- Friday 25 October 2 - 3 pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Thursday 24 October 1 - 2 pm
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Postgraduate Online Workshop - Getting started with an assignment
Register for Getting started with an assignment
- Wednesday 23 October 1 - 2 pm
- Thursday 24 October 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret their assignment instructions, brainstorm ideas, conduct preliminary research and develop a structured plan.
Postgraduate Online Workshop - Academic writing
- Wednesday 23 October 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Thursday 24 October 2:30 - 3:30 pm
This workshop will focus on the key elements of academic writing, including how to maintain a formal tone, develop logical structures and ensure clarity.
Postgraduate Workshop - Critical thinking to build an academic argument
Register for Critical thinking to build an academic argument
- Monday 21 October
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
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Week 6 - closed
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Thursday 31 October 2 - 3 pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for the structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Postgraduate - Getting started with an assignment
To register for the "Getting Started with an Assignment" workshop click here
- Wednesday 30 October 11:30 - 12:30 pm
- Thursday 31 October 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret their assignment instructions, brainstorm ideas, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Postgraduate - Academic writing
To register for the "Academic Writing" workshop click here
- Wednesday 30 October 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Thursday 31 October 2:30 - 3:30 pm
This workshop will focus on the key elements of academic writing, including how to maintain a formal tone, develop logical structures, and ensure clarity.
Postgraduate - Critical thinking to build an academic argument
To register for the "Critical Thinking" workshop click here
- Monday 28 October
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
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Week 7 - closed
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Monday 4 November 2pm Register Here for Planning and researching for assessment workshop
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Introduction to academic style
- Tuesday 5 November 10am Register Here for introduction to academic style workshops
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Undergraduate Online Workshop- Structuring an essay
- Wednesday 6 November 10am Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Thursday 7 November 11am Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument workshop
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Undergraduate Online Workshop- Writing a literature review
- Friday 8 November 2pm Register Here for writing a literature review workshop
Students will be guided through planning, researching and structuring literature reviews/evidence synthesis.
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session:
- Click here for the undergraduate academic skills drop-in clinic on Tuesday 5 November 3pm
- Click here for the undergraduate academic skills drop-in clinic on Thursday 7 November 1pm
Postgraduate - Academic writing
To register for the "Academic Writing" workshop click here
- Monday 4 November 1:15 - 2:15 pm
- Tuesday 5 November 1:15 - 2:15 pm
This workshop will focus on the key elements of academic writing, including how to maintain a formal tone, develop logical structures and ensure clarity.
Postgraduate - Critical thinking to build an academic argument
To register for the "Critical Thinking" workshop click here
- Monday 4 November
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
Postgraduate - Planning and Structuring a Literature Review
To register for the "Planning and Structuring a Literature Review" workshop click here
- Tuesday 5 November 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
Undergraduate drop-in clinic
- Tuesday 5 November 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Digital Skills Workshops
All Students - Word for Assignments
To register for any of our workshops, please follow the link below -
Word for Assignments Registration
- Belfast Campus - Monday 4 November 10:00 -11:00 am
- Derry~Londonderry Campus - Tuesday 5 November 2:25 - 3:25 pm
- Coleraine Campus - Thursday 7 November 1:15 - 2:15 pm
A one-hour workshop designed to help students better understand Microsoft Word covering essential features and helpful tips to get the most out of Word.
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Week 8 - closed
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Thursday 14 November 10-11am
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Register Here for planning and researching for assessment workshop
Undergraduate - Introduction to academic style
- Monday 11 November 2-3pm
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Register Here for introduction to academic style workshop
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Friday 15 November 11-12pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Tuesday 12 November 2-3pm
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument workshop
Undergraduate - Writing a literature review/evidence synthesis
- Tuesday 12 November 2-3pm
Students will be guided through crafting & writing a literature review/evidence synthesis.
Register Here for writing a literature review workshop
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Postgraduate - Critical thinking to build an academic argument
To register for the "Critical Thinking" workshop click here
- Monday 11 November
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
Postgraduate - Online Workshop Planning and Structuring a Literature Review
To register for the "Planning and Structuring a Literature Review" workshop click here
- Wednesday 13 November 12 - 1:30 pm
During this session students will be guided through 8 steps to conducting a literature review; from developing a search strategy to structuring the literature review assignment.
Maths and Statistics
Online Maths Workshop: Formula
Join our Online Maths Workshop focused on how to effectively interpret and work with formulas and mathematical expressions. Covering techniques for understanding equations, manipulating formulas to solve problems, and applying these skills in various maths contexts. All students are welcome!
Click on the link for date below access the workshop, at the allocated date and time, if you click early on the link it will simply state the class has not started.
- Click here for the Formula workshop on Monday 11 November 1:15-2:15pm
- Click here for the Formula workshop on Monday 11 November 7-8pm
Online Maths Workshop: Index Laws
Join our Online Maths Workshop focused on Index Laws, where students will learn the rules and techniques for working with indices (powers) in mathematical expressions. The session will cover the essential laws, such as multiplying and dividing indices, raising a power to a power, and working with zero and negative indices. This workshop aims to build a solid foundation in understanding and applying index laws, enhancing students' math skills and confidence. All students are welcome!
Click on the link for date below access the workshop, at the allocated date and time, if you click early on the link it will simply state the class has not started.
- Click here for the index laws workshop on Tuesday 12 November 1:15-2:15pm
- Click here for the index law workshop on Tuesday 12 November 7-8pm
Online Maths Workshop: SPSS Data and Data Collection
Join our Online Maths Workshop focused on SPSS Data and Data Collection. In this session, we will explore how to effectively collect, organise, and analyse data using SPSS, a powerful statistical software. The workshop will cover basic data entry, descriptive statistics, and data manipulation techniques to prepare students for quantitative research and data-driven decision-making. This workshop aims to enhance students' data analysis skills and confidence in using SPSS. All students are welcome!
Click on the link for date below access the workshop, at the allocated date and time, if you click early on the link it will simply state the class has not started.
- Click here for the SPSS workshop on Wednesday 13 November 1:15-2:15pm
- Click here for the SPSS workshop on Wednesday 13 November 7-8pm
Online Maths Workshop: Differentiation 1 - An introduction
Join us for an Online Maths Workshop that provides an introduction to differentiation. This session will cover the fundamentals of differentiation in calculus, including the basic rules, how to differentiate simple functions, and the interpretation of derivatives in practical applications. The workshop is designed to help students build a strong foundation in calculus, boosting their math skills and confidence in handling differential problems. All students are welcome!
Click on the link for date below access the workshop, at the allocated date and time, if you click early on the link it will simply state the class has not started.
- Click here for the differentiation workshop on Thursday 14 November 1:15-2:15pm
- Click here for the differentiation workshop on Thursday 14 November 7-8pm
Digital Skills Workshops
All Students - Word for Assignments
To register for any of our workshops, please follow the link below -
Word for Assignments Registration
- Online - Monday 11 November 1:15 - 2:15 pm
A one-hour workshop designed to help students better understand Microsoft Word covering essential features and helpful tips to get the most out of Word.
Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students
Coleraine Social Café
- Tuesday 12 November 10-12pm
Join us on the Coleraine campus in the ground floor social space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
Derry/Londonderry Social Café
- Thursday 14 November 3 – 4.30pm
Join us on the Derry/Londonderry campus in the library second floor café space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
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Week 9 - closed
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Tuesday 19 November 3-4pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Register Here for planning and researching for assessment
Undergraduate - Introduction to academic style
- Wednesday 20 November 11-12pm
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Register Here for introduction to academic style
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Wednesday 20 November 1-2pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Friday 22 November 1-2pm
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument
Undergraduate - Writing a literature review/evidence synthesis
- Monday 18 November 11-12pm
Students will be guided through crafting & writing a literature review/evidence synthesis.
Register Here for writing a literature review
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Postgraduate - Online Workshop for Conducting a Literature Review
To register for literature review workshop click here
- Tuesday 19 November 4 - 5:30 pm
During this session students will be guided through 8 steps to conducting a literature review; from developing a search strategy to structuring the literature review assignment.
Postgraduate - Online Workshop for Academic writing
To register for the academic writing workshop click here
- Wednesday 20 November at 12:15 - 1:15 pm
This workshop will focus on the key elements of academic writing, including how to maintain a formal tone, develop logical structures and ensure clarity.
Postgraduate - Critical thinking to build an academic argument
To register for the critical thinking workshop click here
- Monday 18 November
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
Postgraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading and assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Maths and Statistics
- SPSS - Presenting Data - Wednesday 20th November 1:15pm-2:15pm
- SPSS - Presenting Data - Wednesday 20th November 7pm-8pm
Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students
Coleraine Social Café
- Tuesday 19 November 10-12pm
Join us on the Coleraine campus in the ground floor social space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
Belfast Connections Café
- Wednesday 20 November 12-2pm
Join us on the Belfast campus on the Mall by the Bridge for complementary drinks and refreshments, games, crafts and chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and connect!
Derry/Londonderry Social Café
- Thursday 21 November 3 – 4.30pm
Join us on the Derry/Londonderry campus in the library second floor café space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
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Week 10 Sessions (25 - 29 November)
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Friday 29 November 11-12pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Register Here for planning and researching for assessment workshop
Undergraduate - Introduction to academic style
- Tuesday 26 November 2-3pm
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Register Here for introduction to academic style workshop
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Monday 25 November 11-12pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Friday 29 November 10-11am
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument workshop
Undergraduate - Writing a literature review/evidence synthesis
- Thursday 28 November 10-11am
Students will be guided through crafting & writing a literature review/evidence synthesis.
Register Here for writing a literature review workshop
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Postgraduate Critical thinking to build an academic argument
To register for the critical thinking workshop click here
- Monday 25 November
This workshop includes 4 sessions (3 pre-recorded and 1 live online session) and will focus on students developing critical thinking skills such as critical analysis and information synthesis to build an academic argument.
Postgraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading and assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Maths and Statistics
Quadratic Equations
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, covers multiple methods for manipulating and solving quadratic equations and spans content covered at high level GCSE Mathematics. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Pythagoras' Theorem
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, looks at how to find the missing side of a right angled triangle from foundation level GCSE Mathematics and expands to look at problems in 3D. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
SPSS: Essential Descriptors
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, builds up your skills to help you manipulate data and use SPSS to all of your data analysis needs. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Trigonometry 1: The Basics
Trigonometry is an expansive topic that spans from grade B a GCSE level Mathematics through to trickier content at A level. This basics lesson, delivered online through Blackboard, looks at how to find the missing side or angle of right angled triangles. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students
Coleraine Social Café
- Tuesday 26 November 10-12 pm
Join us on the Coleraine campus in the ground floor social space for complimentary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
Derry/Londonderry Social Café
- Thursday 28 November 3 – 4.30pm
Join us on the Derry/Londonderry campus in the library second floor café space for complimentary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
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Week 11 Sessions (2 - 6 December)
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Thursday 5 December 2-3pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Register Here for planning and researching for assessment workshop
Undergraduate - Introduction to academic style
- Monday 2 December 10-11am
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Register Here for introduction to academic style workshop
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Monday 2 December 2-3pm
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Tuesday 3 December 12-1pm
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument workshop
Undergraduate - Writing a literature review/evidence synthesis
- Tuesday 3 December 10-11am
Students will be guided through crafting & writing a literature review/evidence synthesis.
Register Here for writing a literature review workshop
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Postgraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading and assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Maths and Statistics
Simultaneous Equations
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, covers multiple methods for manipulating and solving simultaneous equations and spans content covered at high level GCSE Mathematics. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Trigonometry 2: Extension
Trigonometry is an expansive topic that spans from grade B a GCSE level Mathematics through to trickier content at A level. This lesson, delivered online through Blackboard, looks at extending trigonometry beyond right angles and focuses on the Sine and Cosine Rules. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
SPSS: Essential Inferentials
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, builds up your skills to help you manipulate data and use SPSS to all of your data analysis needs. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Exponentials and Logarithms
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, branches into A level Mathematics and focuses on logs to the base 10. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Sequence and Series
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, covers core A level Mathematics content on Sequence and Series. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Algebraic Fractions
This online lesson, delivered through Blackboard, combines variables and fractions and ranges from high level GCSE Maths content to the fundamentals for A level Mathematics. Select or click on the link at the time of the lesson. No booking necessary.
Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students
Coleraine Social Café
- Tuesday 3 December 10-12pm
Join us on the Coleraine campus in the ground floor social space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
Derry/Londonderry Social Café
- Thursday 5 December 3 – 4.30pm
Join us on the Derry/Londonderry campus in the library second floor café space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
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Week 12 Sessions (9 - 13 December)
Academic and Study Skills Workshops
Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment
- Monday 9 December 11-12pm
Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.
Register Here for planning and researching for assessment workshop
Undergraduate - Introduction to academic style
- Tuesday 10 December 10-11am
Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.
Register Here for introduction to academic style workshop
Undergraduate - Structuring an essay
- Wednesday 11 December 10-11am
This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.
Register Here for structuring an essay workshop
Undergraduate - Critical thinking and developing an argument
- Monday 9 December 2-3pm
Students will be guided through thinking, reading and writing critically, then applying these higher order skills to assignments.
Register Here for critical thinking and developing an argument workshop
Undergraduate - Writing a literature review/evidence synthesis
- Thursday 12 December 2-3pm
Students will be guided through crafting & writing a literature review/evidence synthesis.
Register Here writing a literature review workshop
Undergraduate Academic Skills Drop-in Clinics
These clinics are available for students to drop in at any time over the hourly session and ask questions about their academic writing, reading & assessment. No booking necessary. These clinics will be repeated throughout the semester. Click on the link to access the session.
Maths and Statistics
- To be confirmed
Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students
Coleraine Social Café
- Tuesday 10 December 10-12pm
Join us on the Coleraine campus in the ground floor social space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!
Belfast Connections Café
- Wednesday 11 December 12-2pm
Join us on the Belfast campus on the Mall by the Bridge for complementary drinks and refreshments, games, Christmas crafts and chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and connect!
Derry/Londonderry Social Café
- Thursday 12 December 3 – 4.30pm
Join us on the Derry/Londonderry campus in the library second floor café space for complementary drinks and refreshments and some social chit chat. No need to book, just drop in and be social!