Events and Workshops

Browse our range of academic and study skills workshops.

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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!

  • 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

    Register for 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.

  • 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.

  • Week 7 - closed

    Academic and Study Skills Workshops

    Undergraduate Online Workshop - Planning and researching for assessment

    Students will learn how to effectively interpret assignment instructions, conduct preliminary research, and develop a structured plan.

    Undergraduate Online Workshop - Introduction to academic style

    Students will be guided through the academic conventions associated with writing style.

    Undergraduate Online Workshop- Structuring an essay

    This workshop will focus on how to write effective introductions, paragraphs and conclusions.

    Undergraduate Online Workshop - Critical thinking and developing an argument

    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

    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:

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

  • Week 9 Sessions (18 - 22 November)

    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 thie 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

    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!

  • 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

    • To be confirmed

    Inclusion and Belonging Activities for all Students

    Coleraine Social Café

    • Tuesday 26 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 28 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!

  • 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

    • To be confirmed

    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!

  • 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!