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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/).

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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)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Thu 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Wed 18 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more

Academic writing: how to plan and develop a structure through analysis (on campus)

This session focuses on the development of ideas and the creation of connections between ideas and sources to produce a strong structure for written assignments. It works through a method of breaking down the question as an approach to planning a structured response. There will be the opportunity to work in groups to practise this, creating a response to a choice of assignments.

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 9 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Mon 2 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Tue 17 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Thu 3 Dec 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more

Digital Tools for Learning (on campus)

In this workshop, we will explore and experiment together with software to support your learning. You will work with other learners to investigate key features of these tools, with time to practice and ask questions. By the end of this session, you will have tested a range of tools that can help you with each stage of your work, from note making to planning and presenting. Laptops will be available for you to use, or you may bring your own if preferred.

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:

Thu 15 Oct 2026, 12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)StudentsSpacesFind out more
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:00 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Fri 27 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 15:00 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more