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Are you working on your dissertation and looking for some focused, structured time to make real progress? Join us for a Writing Retreat Day designed to give you the space, support, and motivation you...  More
Date:
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Laidlaw Library Teaching Room 1, Level 1, Laidlaw Library Teaching Room 2, Level 1
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Academic Skills     Academic Skills > Research Project / Dissertation     Academic Skills > Writing  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 37 seats left
Are you working on your dissertation and looking for motivation, guidance or just some company while you work? Join our informal dissertation drop-in sessions where you can discuss ideas with our...  More
Date:
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Laidlaw Library Skills Space, Ground Floor
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Academic Skills     Academic Skills > Research Project / Dissertation  
Are you working on your dissertation and looking for some focused, structured time to make real progress? Join us for a Writing Retreat Day designed to give you the space, support, and motivation you...  More
Date:
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Laidlaw Library Teaching Room 1, Level 1, Laidlaw Library Teaching Room 2, Level 1
Audience:
  Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate  
Categories:
  Academic Skills     Academic Skills > Research Project / Dissertation     Academic Skills > Writing  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 37 seats left
Are you reviewing or updating your reading lists for the new academic year? This practical session will introduce you to Open Educational Resources and show how they can help improve student access to...  More
Date:
Wednesday 12 August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 36 seats left
This training session is intended for Library Makerspace users who have already completed a general induction and who wish to use the Library Makerspace's Fused Filament 3D Printers. It covers...  More
Date:
Monday 17 August 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Edward Boyle Library Level 9 Maker Space
Audience:
  Staff     Postgraduate researcher     Taught postgraduate     Undergraduate     Public  
Categories:
  Digital Capabilities     Digital Capabilities > Creation, problem-solving and innovation     Library Makerspace     Library Makerspace > 3D Print  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 6 seats left
Shut Up and Write sessions provide a quiet, supportive space to focus on writing, incorporating regular breaks. They do not involve any teaching but offer a framework and supportive environment for...  More
Date:
Monday 17 August 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 3:50pm
Audience:
  Staff     Postgraduate researcher     Taught postgraduate  
Categories:
  Shut Up and Write  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 68 seats left

1-to-1 appointments

Book an appointment with one of our advisers to cover academic skills such as critical thinking or maths and stats. This service is available to taught Masters and undergraduate students. If you are a researcher, please contact the Research Support Team.

  • Online appointment
  • Laidlaw Library - Skills@Library - Academic Skills
  • Laidlaw Library - Skills@Library - Statistics & Working With Data
  • Laidlaw Library - Skills@Library - Mathematics

Accessibility

If you are having difficulty using our online calendar to book an appointment, please email us with details and we will do our best to help.

Please note that availability is limited and contacting us directly will be restricted to the same slots as widely publicised.

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