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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/).

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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:

Thu 17 Oct 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Fri 1 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Wed 13 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more

Critical analysis: a practical approach (on campus)

In this session you will use a model for critical analysis to inform your critical thinking and support your analysing of new information. The model will move you from observing a source to connecting it to your own knowledge, and guide you in critically examining the new knowledge in the context of what you already understand. We will have some examples to use on the day, but you are certainly welcome to bring a chapter, image or other item from within your own subject to practice with.

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 17 Oct 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Tue 29 Oct 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Tue 12 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more

Do I have dyslexia? (online)

This 30 minute information session will explain what dyslexia (and other specific learning difficulties) are and how to access support. It's run over Zoom, so you'll need to book to receive the link.

We will explain:

  • What Dyslexia is
  • How a checklist might help you decide whether or not to have an assessment
  • How dyslexia can be diagnosed
  • How to get university support if you have dyslexia
  • How to get funding for support if you're a home or overseas student
  • Where to find free assistive technology software

Afterwards, you'll receive a post-workshop pack including:

  • Presentation slides
  • A link to the dyslexia checklist
  • A document that lists various free-to-access assistive software which includes a video demonstration explaining how to use them.

Important information:

  • This is an information-sharing session and participation is not required. Cameras and microphones are switched off for this reason.
  • There will be an opportunity to ask questions, if needed, at the end of the workshop.
  • Please arrive at the session at least five minutes early. If you're late, you might have to book on to another workshop.
  • If you have English as an Additional Language and are on a course with the University Language Centre before starting on another course, don't book on to this session. Instead, please call DASS on 0161 275 7512 (or email dass@manchester.ac.uk) and book a Quick Query appointment with an Advisor.

Booking on:

This session will take place on the online video conferencing app Microsoft Teams.

Booking on to the session is essential in order to receive the link to join.

We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:

Thu 24 Oct 2024, 10:00 - 10:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsSpacesFind out more
Wed 30 Oct 2024, 14:00 - 14:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Tue 5 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 10:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Thu 14 Nov 2024, 13:00 - 13:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Wed 20 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 14:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more

Digital Skills Cafe (on campus)

Curious about GenAI, LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Suite Software or any other tech you can use to aid your learning? The Library is organising regular Digital Skills Cafe (on campus) sessions, where you can come, grab some refreshments and have a go at testing out AI tools and other technologies. We have a list of interesting apps and frameworks to help you think through the ways in which you could use these tools to support your studies.

Booking on

You are welcome to book on or just drop in for any portion of the cafe!

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 24 Oct 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsSpacesFind out more
Thu 14 Nov 2024, 12:00 - 13:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more

Critical analysis: a practical approach (online)

In this session you will use a model for critical analysis to inform your critical thinking and support your analysing of new information. The model will move you from observing a source to connecting it to your own knowledge, and guide you in critically examining the new knowledge in the context of what you already understand. We will have some examples to use on the day, but you are certainly welcome to bring a chapter, image or other item from within your own subject to practice with.

Booking on

This event will take place on the online video conferencing app Zoom.us. Booking onto the event is essential to receive the link and passcode to join. Select 'find out more' to book your 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.

Zoom support and guidance

All University of Manchester students and staff should register at Zoom.us using their University of Manchester email address, only authenticated users can join this event. Help and support with using Zoom is provided by Media Services. Updates are posted to the Media Services website, and you can contact the team by emailing mediaservices@manchester.ac.uk.

We are running this event more than once on the following dates and times:

Thu 24 Oct 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Tue 5 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Mon 18 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind 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

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 24 Oct 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsSpacesFind out more
Thu 7 Nov 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Thu 21 Nov 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind 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:

Fri 25 Oct 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)StudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Fri 15 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more

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. 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 Oct 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind out more
Tue 12 Nov 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 GMTStudentsSpacesFind 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

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 31 Oct 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more
Tue 19 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 GMTStudentsStaffSpacesFind out more