Study skills
Key skills and resources
Referencing
Guides to referencing standards in use at UWE Bristol and links to some useful referencing tools.
Reading and writing
Improve your academic literacy, English language skills, and learn about plagiarism and copyright.
Research skills
Online advice and tutorials to help you develop your research skills.
Online learning
Advice and guidance on how to make the most of studying online.
English language
Find out about English language and grammar support for students at UWE Bristol
Prepare for assessments
Advice to help you prepare for assignments and exams.
Time management
Guidance to help you manage your time effectively and sort out your priorities.
Mathematics and statistics
Resources that will develop your skills in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.
Presenting and working with others
Advice on preparing presentations and working on group projects.
IT skills
IT, software and programming skills, including online tutorials.
Preparing for study
Online tutorials and advice to help you prepare for academic study at UWE Bristol.
College workbooks
Tailored online library workbooks for your subject or your college.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) guides
Generative AI study skills guide
- Find out what generative AI is
- How it works
- Permitted use of generative AI
- Ethical considerations
- Strengths of generative AI
- Key limitations
Using generative AI at UWE Bristol
- Guidance on using generative AI
- How to reference using generative AI
- Good practice
- Different scenarios for AI use
Library study skills support
There are a number of ways you can get support from the library, such as talking to us at helpdesks, using our online chat service, booking 1:1s or attending workshops.
Library study skills supportStudy skills events
Thu 10 April 2025, 10:00
Understanding new vocabulary in your reading
Online
This workshop will help you to learn strategies to improve your understanding of the vocabulary used in reading materials, and will give you some practice writing new words in meaningful sentences.
Tue 15 April 2025, 10:00
How to improve your critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
Tue 15 April 2025, 11:00
Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.
Wed 16 April 2025, 10:00
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Online
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
Thu 17 April 2025, 11:00
Using generative AI for writing and editing assistance
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used for writing and editing assistance.
Fri 25 April 2025, 11:00
Using generative AI for media creation
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How to use generative AI for media creation.
Mon 28 April 2025, 10:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.
Wed 30 April 2025, 11:00
Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.
Wed 07 May 2025, 11:00
Using generative AI for planning and productivity
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be utilised for planning and productivity.
Wed 07 May 2025, 14:00
Academic skills PAL
3D042, Library, D Block, Frenchay Campus
Learn effective exam and revision techniques and boost your confidence.
Fri 09 May 2025, 13:00
How to put your reading into your writing
Online
This workshop will help you to learn how to incorporate themes and ideas from multiple sources into your own work.
Thu 15 May 2025, 11:00
Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.
You may also be interested in
Student Experience Coaches
Our coaches can help you to overcome anxiety connected to life at university by finding support and skills to overcome issues and achieve your goals.
Academic information
Advice on academic-related issues and what to do if something happens which affects your studies.
Study spaces
We have spaces and facilities across all campuses that you can book or just turn up and use.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing services for students at the University.