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Get ready to learn at University

Eight Library Champion students pose behind the red LEARN sign on the ground floor of the Clifford Whitworth Library

We have a wide range of services to help you make the best start here at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

 

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Learning at University

Students in the library

Studying at university might be different to how you've studied in the past. To help you manage your studies, complete our short Learning at University course to learn about:

  • Teaching and assessment methods.
  • Approaching your learning.
  • Independent learning.
  • Managing your time.
  • Using the library and getting academic support.

IT Essentials

Our IT Essentials at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× content covers:

  • IT systems, services and resources at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
  • the Student Hub, Blackboard, and Microsoft 365 and its tools.

Choose between eLearning or watching an on-demand webinar.

Attend a Library Welcome event

The Library is an essential foundation for study success. In addition to books, it provides a range of support and resources to help you succeed.

Come along to one of our welcome events to learn about the Library services, the resources available to you, and how they will help you with your studies.

  • Events are FREE to attend.
  • Booking is not required.
  • Library welcome workshops and events

    • Starts: 23 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 23 Sep 2026, 2:00 pm
      This workshop is for anybody who wants to learn about academic integrity: what it is; why it is important; how you can demonstrate it in your studies.

    • Starts: 30 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 30 Sep 2026, 2:00 pm
      Remaining places: 16
      This workshop is aimed at new students. This workshop covers the different types of assessments at university and how to get started on them. This workshop will be delivered on Teams via the link provided.

    • Starts: 7 Oct 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 7 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm
      Remaining places: 90
      This workshop will show you how to find and use academic information for your assessments.

    • Starts: 13 Oct 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 13 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm
      This workshop will help you to understand what you will need to reference in your assignments. You will learn how to use the correct tools to help you reference in the APA 7th Edition style.