Workshops
The Counselling and Mental Health Service also offers a wide range of workshops, which are bookable through their website here (http://www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk/workshops/).
Information Evaluation and Synthesis for Literature Reviews (on campus)
This workshop takes as its focus how sources are analysed and selected for literature reviews. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to practice analysis, and reflect on how they select sources and structure their analysis to construct a coherent argument. For the evaluation of information sources, participants will work collaboratively to determine the key arguments, ideas and any limitations. From this, synthesis will ask that these arguments, ideas and any limitations are then combined to be in dialogue with one another. By the end of the workshop, participants should have a good idea of the process of analysis for literature reviews.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
Mon 2 Oct 2023, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Fri 20 Oct 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() |
Academic writing: structuring for effective essays (on campus)
This workshop will focus on the skills and techniques needed to plan, structure and write an effective essay. During the workshop you will discover different techniques you can use to structure each of the key sections within an essay. You will participate in a number of activities that will help you to develop your academic writing skills and write more efficiently and effectively.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
Thu 5 Oct 2023, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Wed 18 Oct 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Fri 27 Oct 2023, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() |
Introduction to Searching (on campus)
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively plan and search for relevant information for an assignment topic. We will explore the different steps which can be taken in order to help refine your results and pinpoint relevant information and resources as quickly as possible. Interactive exercises will give you practical experience of structuring a comprehensive search and help you to develop your own strategies for searching by working through common difficulties.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk

Managing procrastination (on campus)
We all procrastinate to some extent. It may even be necessary to let things percolate in the mind before putting pen to paper or finger to keyboard. But when you find that you simply cant get down to work yet dream of handing in the perfect piece of work, that nagging guilt spoils your leisure time, that you are becoming increasingly self-critical about your abilities, then its probably time to tackle your procrastination.
We will seek to understand the causes of procrastination and look at practical ways to overcome it.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
Tue 10 Oct 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Tue 24 Oct 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() |
Challenging unhelpful thinking habits (on campus)
We can all fall into unhelpful thinking habits, and when our way of life has changed so much since lockdown, unhelpful thinking habits can make things even worse.
This workshop is suitable for anybody who feels stuck or held back by their patterns of thinking. The aims and objectives are to:
- Develop a basic understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- Recognise how some patterns of thinking are unhelpful and lead to emotions and actions that are not in our best interests.
- Identify what your unhelpful thinking habits are.
- Consider alternative more helpful responses and how to practice these.
This workshop has been extended to be an hour and half.
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: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk.
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
Thu 12 Oct 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Thu 26 Oct 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() |
Manage your time: make the most of it! (on campus)
In this workshop you will evaluate how you currently manage your time and identify areas for improvement. You will learn how to prioritize different commitments and understand the need to re-prioritize when necessary. You will work with others to discuss common challenges faced when trying to manage your time and will have the opportunity to work on developing an approach to time management that suits your needs and preferences.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk
We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:
Fri 13 Oct 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() | ||
Wed 25 Oct 2023, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1) | Find out more ![]() |
Presentation skills: structuring an effective presentation (on campus)
This workshop will outline a strategy to help you structure an effective presentation whether it be for presenting your research, yourself (e.g. for a job interview), or your ideas. It will focus on how to frame a topic and communicate your ideas clearly, emphasizing the value of practising to improve your confidence. You will also have the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice, working in groups to structure a presentation based on a fun topic which you will then present in a friendly and informal setting.
In addition to this workshop you can attend the complimentary 'Presentation skills: delivering with confidence' workshop which will concentrate on coping with nerves and developing your confidence when carrying out presentations.
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. You can email us for us advice and to book one-to-ones: uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk
