Come along to these workshops to learn about all aspects of academic writing.
From structure to language and tone, we’ve got you covered!
Monday 9th March 2026
Reflective Writing
Discover the purpose and style of reflective writing, and how to engage with different reflective models to make your writing more nuanced and critical.
Singleton Campus
Monday 9th March 2026
10:00 - 11:00
academic writing, reflective writing
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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 9th March 2026 (Session 7 of 10)
12:00 - 13:00
writing, grammar
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Paraphrasing and Citations
This workshop offers tips on how to paraphrase, quote and cite external sources. These skills are essential for avoiding accusations of plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity. They are also the first steps for you engage critically with your sources.
Singleton Campus
Monday 9th March 2026
13:00 - 14:00
paraphrasing, quote, citing and referencing
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Being Critical in Your Writing
This workshop examines the difference between descriptive writing and critical writing, what your lecturers are looking for when they ask you to be ‘more critical’ or ‘less descriptive’, and how to communicate your critical thinking through writing.
Singleton Campus
Monday 9th March 2026
14:00 - 15:00
critical writing, critical analysis, argument
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Tuesday 10th March 2026
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 Reception, Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Page Layout & Time saving tips
Learn to adjust page layout, insert or remove page or section breaks and add numbering and a coversheet. Master editing shortcuts and tools to dictate and help proofread your work, plus troubleshooting tips.
Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
digital skills, Word, page margins, section breaks, page numbering, dictation, proofreading
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Ysgrifennu’n feirniadol
Technegau ac ymarferion i ddatblygu a chryfhau eich ysgrifennu academaidd.
Campws Singleton
Dydd Llun 10fed Mawrth 2026
11:00 - 12:00
Pronunciation
The course is designed for students whose first language is not English. It will allow you to practise different English sounds and sentence stresses, to make your speech more fluent and natural and help you be better understood.
Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th March 2026 (Session 7 of 8)
12:00 - 13:00
English pronunciation, English sounds, sentence stress
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Tackling Your Reading List
In this workshop you will learn approaches to make you a more effective and efficient reader, allowing you to learn more, save time, and improve the scope and depth of your written work.
Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th March 2026
13:00 - 14:00
critical reading skills, skimming/scanning, note taking
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Writing with multiple sources
Using sources to evidence facts and support your arguments is an essential part of good academic writing. This workshop will help you to make the most of your sources, and to synthesise (combine) them into effective paragraphs.
Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th March 2026
14:00 - 15:00
paraphrasing, quotes, citing and referencing
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Yr Adolygiad Llenyddiaeth
Sut i baratoi a strwythuro adolygiad llenyddiaeth serennog.
Campws Singleton
Dydd Iau 10fed Mawrth 2026
15:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Titles, Planning and Structure
This workshop will teach you how to correctly interpret question titles and use this knowledge to plan and structure a successful assignment.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
10:00 - 11:00
academic writing, essay titles, planning
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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 Reception, Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Formatting in Word
Learning to apply and modify formatting styles in Word will give your work a professional finish but will make the document accessible and easy to navigate. You will also be able to create and update a contents page at the click of a button.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
digital skills, Word, formatting styles, contents page
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Brawddegau a pharagraffau cryf
Yn y gweithdy hwn, byddwn yn edrych yn fanylach ar y broses o gyfansoddi brawddegau a pharagraffau ar gyfer gwaith academaidd, er mwyn deall eu dyletswyddau, sut i fynegi’ch pwyntiau'n glir, a dangos naws a phwyslais yn eich ysgrifennu.
Campws Singleton
Dydd Llun 11ain Mawrth 2026
11:00 - 12:00
Getting to know LaTeX
This workshop is a beginners guide to writing documents in LaTeX using Overleaf. No prior knowledge is needed for this workshop or any other computing language, it will cover the basics of LaTeX including document structure, typesetting text, tables, figures, equations and Inserting references.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11ain Mawrth 2026
11:00 - 12:00
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 11th March 2026 (Session 7 of 10)
12:00 - 13:00
writing, grammar
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Integration by Substitution
In this workshop we will revise and practice integration by substitution.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
12:00 - 13:00
Writing Intros and Conclusions
Learn to start and end your assignment well, with techniques for improving the impact of your academic introductions and conclusions.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
13:00 - 14:00
academic writing, introductions, conclusions
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Essay Writing: Step by Step
Build confidence in your academic writing. This 6-week, hands-on course is designed for students who want to master the academic essay. Learn each stage of the writing process—from understanding your assignment to submitting a polished piece. Develop your own essays in a supportive, workshop-style environment.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026 (Session 5 of 6)
13:00 - 14:30
Academic Style and Tone
Master the conventions of academic style with simple guidelines to help your writing match the expectations of the University.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
14:00 - 15:00
academic writing, academic style, editing
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Integration by Parts
In this workshop we will revise and practice Integration by Parts, Integrating by Parts more than once, and the Integration of Rational Functions.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
14:00 - 15:00
Applying captions in Word
Learn to add pictures, charts, tables and equations to a Word document , and to adjust labels and numbering styles. Create lists of tables or figures, and a reference link to the caption in your text.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
14:00 - 16:00
digital skills, Word, captions, cross-referencing, table of figures
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Intermediate Latex
This intermediate workshop builds on the getting to know LaTeX workshop by exploring the presentation package in LaTeX called beamer. We will also cover more complicated packages in LaTeX and look at how to use them.
Singleton Campus
Wednesday 11th March 2026
15:00 - 16:00
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 11th March 2026
15:00 - 17:00
Thursday 12th March 2026
Writing with Flow
Develop an understanding of how to present information and arguments in a way that is logical, engaging and easy to read.
Singleton Campus
Thursday 12th March 2026
10:00 - 11:00
academic writing, paragraphing, academic style
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Advanced Grammar
This course will help you to develop your communication skills, both written and verbal. Being able to identify grammatical patterns and then apply them to your own work will improve the clarity of your work.
Singleton Campus
Thursday 12th March 2026 (Session 7 of 8)
11:00 - 12:00
writing, grammar
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Report Writing
This workshop covers the basics of report writing, including the structure, purpose and effective presentation of information.
Singleton Campus
Thursday 12th March 2026
13:00 - 14:00
report writing basics
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Effective Notetaking
This session will teach you effective strategies for taking notes on your reading, and your lectures. Remember everything, spend less time revising, and never miss a key point again!
Singleton Campus
Thursday 12th March 2026
14:00 - 15:00
Friday 13th March 2026
Editing and Proofreading
The best assignments evolve out of several earlier drafts, so editing and proofreading are essential to good academic writing. This workshop focuses on the tools and techniques you need to ensure that your writing is clear and error-free.
Singleton Campus
Friday 13th November 2026
10:00 - 11:00
academic writing, editing, proofreading, drafting
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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 13th March 2026 (Session 7 of 10)
11:00 - 12:00
oral communication, speaking with confidence
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Using Feedback
Getting feedback on your work is an important aspect of learning at university. This workshop will help you make the most of the feedback you receive, allowing you to build on your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses to improve your assignment grades.
Singleton Campus
Friday 13th March 2026
12:00 - 13:00
study skills, academic feedback
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