Have you heard about WinterFest?
Welcome to WinterFest! We have a whole host of useful, informative and fun stuff waiting for you. Click on the image to view our introduction to the festival video.
Academic Wellbeing
What does wellness mean to you? Some of our students share their views.
Events Timetable
Get a head start for January with our Preparing to Learn Online workshops
New events are being added every week - please check back regularly!
Promoted Activities
Join the Chat
If you are feeling anxious about online learning or just want to brush up on your digital skills, our student mentors are here to help.
The mentors can support you with study advice, using Microsoft 365 Apps including Teams. Come and speak to a student mentor if you need advice on how to study effectively, conduct group work online or deliver an online presentation. All the mentors are students too and are here to offer their support to help you build upon your academic and digital capabilities.
All digital workshops, drop-ins and one-to-ones can be found in LibCal
Catch up on missed sessions with our WinterFest recording page!
Even if you didn't manage to get to all the sessions that you wanted to you can click below and access all the worshops and classes delivered over the last 2 weeks - enjoy!
CLICK HERE FOR RECORDINGS
WinterFest is underway! Find the right workshops for your level of study and sign up today.
Be Inspired
Yes, there is every reason to be excited about your new academic year. Let the Academic Skills Team heat up your skills this January. Click here to find out more about us, how to contact us and what services we offer to help you get off to a blistering start in 2021 - bring snacks!
Meet the AST
Your Academic Support Team are available to help with all your study needs.Our team is made up of academic tutors, subject specialist librarians and student mentors. We are based in all 3 campus libraries and online. Come and visit us soon.
WinterFest activities
Get support from our experts - bookable sessions, drop-ins and chat
Jumpstart Your January
Fight the January blues with the perfect antidote! Our networks will ease you back into your uni routine. Preparing to learn online, Fun networks, GSU, Wellbeing events and Welcome Programme.
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
We put a lot of emphasis on being well in general, academic wellness should be up there as well. Make study skills part of your wellbeing routine.
You Get Out What You Put In
Link to Exam support resources, top tips, GSU resources, 1 to 1 appointments and Drop-ins.
Be inspiredDraw close and warm yourself at our fireside chats. Topics include employability, student perspectives, digital futures, culture and history All work … and no play?No way! We know that you’re at your best when you feel motivated and connected with others. Join in our fun events to help you tap in communities of practice and other student networks. (The fun stuff, Pop culture, etc.) |  |