Workshops
The Mental Health Support Team also offers a wide range of workshops, which are bookable through their website here (http://www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk/workshops/).
Reflective writing: how to write critically about your learning experience (on campus)
This workshop will give you practical experience of producing a piece of reflective writing, taking you through one possible model of reflective writing (Gibbs 1998). In the session you will learn about the conventions of reflective writing and how it differs from academic essay writing, before having the chance to write a draft of several key elements of a reflective writing piece, working with and receiving feedback from others in the group.
Booking on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place.
Further support
Talk to us online via Library Chat now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
| Tue 29 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Wed 9 Dec 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() |
Note-making: record, review, reflect (on campus)
This workshop will help you to develop a more efficient approach to note-taking. In the session you will hear about strategies that will help you to be more critical and purposeful when assessing and recording information. You will get the chance to try out a range of note-taking techniques and develop strategies that suit you. Finally, you will learn how to develop your critical analysis skills and deepen your understanding by returning to your notes to review and reflect on the material.
How to book on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place.
Further support
Talk to us online via Library Chat now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
| Wed 30 Sep 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Thu 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Wed 18 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() |
What makes a journal article credible? (on campus)
Are you unsure what journal articles are? This workshop will teach you how to recognise a journal article, the common features of journal articles, and what makes them a credible source of information. Using credible journal articles critically in your academic work will strengthen your arguments.
Booking on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place.
Further support
Talk to us online via Library Chat now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
| Fri 2 Oct 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Wed 18 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() |
Critical reading: Making connections while you read (on campus)
In this session, you will discuss what it means to read critically in the context of your studies. You will practice using critical reading strategies to extract key information. You will develop your analytical and evaluative skills, by debating the relevance and credibility of a range of sources. Youll also discover tips on how to absorb what you read and turn your reading into writing, and assess the viability of using GenAI tools to support critical reading.
Booking on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place.
Further support
Talk to us online via Library Chat now. Alternatively, you can email us for advice at tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
| Thu 8 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Thu 5 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Wed 25 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Thu 17 Dec 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() |
Proofreading: the final stage before submission (on campus)
Do you find yourself losing marks for referencing, spelling or grammar? This session will highlight how proofreading a written piece of work to a high standard will improve your marks and increase your academic success. You will work with others to define the term proofreading and understand its place in the process of academic writing. Finally, you will get the chance to put what you have learnt into practice, working together as a group to effectively proofread a sample piece of work.
Booking on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place.
Further support
Can't make this session? Talk to us online via Library Chat now, or send us an email: tls@manchester-uk.libanswers.com.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
| Thu 29 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() | ||
| Mon 16 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT | Find out more ![]() |

