These workshops are suitable for postgraduate research students. They focus on the skills and techniques required to write successfully about research. In a collaborative environment, you will develop healthy and productive writing habits, improve your academic writing skills and learn how to assess and improve your own dissertation, thesis or paper.

This series is made up of the following two-hour sessions  – you can choose which workshops to attend when you sign up:

Tuesday 4th November 2025

Writing Critically: Lit Review

Learn to synthesise existing research with your own ideas, situating your work within the broader field. Discover ways to advance your argument and build a confident scholarly voice while crafting literature reviews that demonstrate your knowledge and unique contribution.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 4th November 2025
10:00 - 12:00

 literature review

Sign up to session 3 of 6
a pile of books with reading glasses

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Writing about research methods

Learn the difference between methodology and methods, and what should be included in the research design chapters of your thesis. You'll be able to write about your own research design process clearly and concisely.

Singleton Campus
 Tuesday 11th November 2025
10:00 - 12:00

 research methods writing

Sign up to session 4 of 6
a student in a lab

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Final chapters and editing

In this postgraduate workshop you’ll learn to structure your discussions and conclusions effectively, make and support claims with confidence, and leave a lasting impression on your readers. Finally, you'll hone your editing skills to polish your work to perfection. 

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 18th November 2025
10:00 - 12:00

 results, discussions, conclusions, editing

Sign up to session 5 of 6
checking work

Tuesday 25th November 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 25th November 2025
10:00 - 12:00

 well-presented work, timesaving-tips, professional finish

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