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Library and Academic Skills workshops: Study Hacks: Tips for Success at University
12th October 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
Study at university can be overwhelming but there are hacks (things you can do, and tools you can use) to make it easier. These include tips and tools to help with reading, writing, planning and organising, collaborating with others and more.
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Introduction to Careers, Placements & Employability.
12th October noon - 1pm
Online via MS Teams
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CVs and Applications – How to stand out.
12th October 1pm - 2pm
Online via MS Teams
How to stand out in competitive job and placement markets, avoid common mistakes that lead to rejections
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Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials
12th October 2pm - 2:30pm
Online via MS Teams
This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search
12th October 3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: Referencing Basics
13th October 11am - 11:30am
Online via MS Teams
This session will introduce you to the tools available to help you reference the sources of information that you have used in your work.
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Interviews and recruitment processes.
13th October noon - 1pm
Online via MS Teams
A practical session covering the graduate recruitment process, including psychometric tests, assessment centres, interviews, and how to prepare effectively.
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Digital Skills workshop: Kickstarting your Digital Journey
13th October 2pm - 2:30pm
Online via MS Teams
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven environment, digital skills are essential for personal and professional success. This workshop covers the core strands of what digital skills are as well as getting started with the Jisc Discovery Tool.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: What is Analysis?
13th October 3pm - 3:30pm
Online via MS Teams
Learning Outcomes often ask students to 'analyse', and marker feedback often indicates that more analysis is required. But what does this mean in practice? Attend this workshop to find out.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: Introduction to Library Search
13th October 6pm - 6:30pm
Online via MS Teams
This session will help you to familiarise yourself with some of the resources you can use when writing your assignments. You will learn how to find a book, an eBook and a journal article using Library Search and its AI Research Assistant.
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The Breather
14th October 10am - 1pm
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Come for a breather! Grab a hot drink, biscuits and enjoy some tunes and a chat.
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Mario Kart ONLINE
14th October 8pm - 10pm
MKS Discord Server
Our online sessions take place through our discord! Open to all students, from any campus!
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Digital Skills workshop: Digital Induction Essentials
15th October 10am - 10:30am
Online via MS Teams
This session will introduce the key platforms you will use throughout your academic journey at the University of Staffordshire, and how to navigate them effectively.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: Critical Writing
15th October 11am - 11:45am
Online via MS Teams
Develop your ability to write critically. This means learning to use the literature to support the arguments and assumptions you want to make in your writing.
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Graduate Internships & Schemes
15th October noon - 1pm
Online via MS Teams
Your next steps after graduation.
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Library and Academic Skills workshop: Planning your Research Project
15th October 3pm - 3:45pm
Online via MS Teams
A research project usually involves an investigation into a topic related to your subject area. It might be primary or secondary research. This workshop will help you to plan how to approach this assignment.
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