We offer a wide range of courses and workshops for every skill that you could need to succeed at university; from writing the perfect essay, to presenting or mastering those digital skills. 

Here you can explore the live courses and workshops the Centre for Academic Success has to offer over the next couple of weeks. This page will constantly be updating with new sessions listed throughout the term. 

Want to get a preview of all the events this term? Click here to view our Spring Summer 2025 prospectus.


Monday 7th April 2025

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Singleton Campus
  Monday 7th April 2025 (Session 10 of 10)
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

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a student writing

Sesh sgwrs wythnosol

Sesiwn anffurfiol i ymarfer a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg ar lafar. Dewch â gwaith, neu goffi – mae croeso mawr i bawb, beth bynnag eich lefel iaith!

  Ystafell CAS 36, Bloc Stablau, Campws Singleton
  Dydd Llun 7th Ebrill 2025
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Dewch draw i'r sesiwn galw heibio
myfyrwyr yn sgwrsio yn Gymraeg

Tuesday 8th April 2025

Formatting your Thesis

Well-presented work gets higher grades. This hands-on workshop will teach you all the tips and tricks to get the most from Microsoft Word. You will learn how to meet academic standards and to give your work a professional edge.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 8th April 2025
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 well-presented work, timesaving-tips, professional finish

Sign up to session 6 of 6
A happy student with a well presented document

Wednesday 9th April  2025

Drop-in sessions

We offer friendly one to one support through weekly drop-in sessions for support with writing, delivering presentations and exam preparations. There is no need to make an appointment, just pop along to have a chat with one of our advisors.

  Stable Block, Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 9th April 2025
 10:00 - 11:30 GMT

Come along to the drop-in session
Drop-in sessions

Grammar Basics

This is a course for students whose first language is not English. It will improve your basic grammar before you write your assignments. This course covers key areas of English grammar such as the use of active/passive voice and basic sentence structures to improve written accuracy.

 Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 9th April 2025 (Session 10 of 10)
 12:00 - 13:00 GMT

writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
An English grammar book

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Online via Zoom
  Wednesday 9th April 2025 (Session 10 of 10)
 13:00 - 14:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

Sign up to this 10 week course
a student writing

Drop-in sessions

We offer friendly one to one support through weekly drop-in sessions for support with writing, delivering presentations and exam preparations. There is no need to make an appointment, just pop along to have a chat with one of our advisors.

  Stable Block, Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 9th April 2025
 13:00 - 14:30 GMT

Come along to the drop-in session
Drop-in sessions

Maths and Stats Drop-in

We offer friendly one to one support through weekly drop-in sessions for support with maths and statistics. There is no need to make an appointment, just pop along to have a chat with one of our advisors.

  Room 36, Stable Block, Singleton Campus
  Wednesday 9th April 2025
 15:00 - 17:00 GMT

Come along to the drop-in session
Stats on a computer

Thursday 10th April 2025

Academic Writing in English

This course best suits students whose first language is not English. You will learn and develop skills in written academic English. The course covers the overall purpose and structure of academic writing, plus elements of academic grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing.

  Bay Campus
  Thursday 10th April 2025 (Session 10 of 10)
 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

 writing, grammar

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a student writing

Friday 11th April 2025

Poster design in PowerPoint

Want to design professional quality posters to grab your audience’s attention? This workshop shows you how to create effective academic posters, ensuring information is readable from an appropriate distance.

 Bay Campus
 Friday 11th April 2025
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, PowerPoint, poster design

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a poster design mocked up on a notice board

Talk Club

Talk Club is somewhere for international students to meet and chat with fellow students in a semi-structured and supportive environment. This is a chance to improve your communication skills and build your confidence. Come along and join us!

 Singleton Campus
 Friday 11th April 2025 (Session 10 of 10)
 11:00 - 12:00 GMT

 oral communication, speaking with confidence

Sign up to this 10 week course
students chatting

Monday 14th - Friday 25th Friday April 2025

Happy Easter from Everyone at the Centre for Academic Success

Please check back from the w/c 28th April for the next available drop-in session

Easter eggs in a nest