Workshops and drop-ins
We provide workshops and drop-ins in the specialist areas of Referencing, Business Data, Advanced searching and Systematic reviews.
Members of staff can request sessions to be delivered within the curriculum by completing this online form.
We can also arrange group sessions for postgraduate students and researchers, tailored to support you and your colleagues. Contact us at uml.teachingandlearning@manchester.ac.uk to discuss options.
Finance Zone Support (on campus)
Do you have a burning question about business data or how to use business resources? The business data drop-in gives you the opportunity to ask that question and find a solution.
These are quick informal sessions, there's no need to book. They can get busy so you may have to wait a little while, but we'll answer your question as soon as possible.
Booking on
We encourage booking onto the event and participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets to the drop-in.
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 11 Jun 2026, 12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1) |   |  | Find out more  |
| Tue 14 Jul 2026, 14:00 - 15:00 BST (GMT+1) | | | Find out more |
Introduction to LSEG Workspace (online)
LSEG Refinitiv Workspace (Workspace) is a powerful financial database that provides access to company and economic data, news and much more. In this online workshop, you will learn how to access and navigate Workspace using the search function, apply filters to screen for lists of companies and save them to your watchlists, as well as access further training and support through both LSEG and the Library
Booking on
Due to popularity, booking onto the event is essential to ensure a place. Please note that you will need to have registered for an LSEG Workspace account 24 hours before the workshop takes place. For more information on how to do this, please visit this FAQ: https://manchester-uk.libanswers.com/teaching-and-learning/faq/268186
Important information on Microsoft Teams:
All University of Manchester students and staff should have access to Microsoft Teams. For information on using Microsoft Teams, please visit the IT Services website:
https://www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/ourservices/popular/microsoft365/teams/
For general support using Microsoft Teams, please visit the following website:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/join-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-1613bb53-f3fa-431e-85a
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.
Introduction to Bloomberg (on campus)
Provides an introductory guide to the use of Bloomberg. 'Bloomberg Professional' is a company/financial data and news service.
Covers: Bloomberg keyboard, searching, practical session (worksheet), business news and Help features.
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.