Your first year
Discover the academic and IT skills you'll need during your first year at University.
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Academic Essentials
Academic Essentials is our interactive online eLearning content to support you to study at level 4 as you transition to learning at university. It will help you develop the core skills you need to be successful.
At the end of the eLearning you will be directed to complete a short quiz (in Blackboard) to test your knowledge of the topic. If you pass the quiz you will earn a digital badge.
You may be directed to these from your programme modules in Blackboard. Provided you pass each of the quizzes your engagement with the content will be captured.
Introduction to academic assessments
Find and use academic information effectively in assessments
Workshops
- Elevate your skills and knowledge with us! We offer a wide range of skills training. If you need to improve your IT skills, learn how to find information for your assignments, improve your study skills or focus on your career plans this is a great place to start.
- Check out our list of workshops below, and secure your spot by simply clicking on the workshop title and booking via Advantage. If a session is already full, don't worry - you can add yourself to the waiting list.
- Our online workshops are delivered through Microsoft Teams, offering you a convenient and interactive learning experience. Upon booking, you'll receive a confirmation email containing a session link. Plus, if you're concerned about your internet connection, no problem!
Workshops are added regularly, so keep checking back to see what's new!