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ALT Slide: gold at top shading to blue at base. Text boxes outlined in gold. Top reads: Student Helper 23/24 (Arrivals/Welcome Week). Middle box: Bullet points: Hourly-paid temporary work supporting students arriving to Winchester for 23/24. Run ‘Ask a Student’ stands around campus, answering queries and signposting to services. Assist international student arrivals. Receive paid training. Bottom text box: Application deadline: end of Wednesday 19th July 2023 Contact [email protected] for more information, Bottom right: University of Winchester logo
ALT Purple slide. Top left-hand corner shows University of Winchester logo. Text reads: SMART Buddy: Academic Peer Mentoring. Helping others to develop their academic confidence with refining your own skills Hourly-paid, flexible work supporting other students one-to-one, on campus or online Extensive paid mentor training days plus ongoing inputs to advance your employability Deadline: end of Thursday 11th May 2023.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side grey with black text: Focus: Guided Revision and Writing Spaces. Finding it difficult to stay focussed when revising or working on your assignments? Would you benefit from studying alongside others who can motivate and keep you on track? ‘Focus’ sessions Week 10 – Tuesday 28th March, 11:00-13:00 Week 11 – Wednesday 26th April, 14:30-16:30 Week 12 – Thursday 4th May, 14:00-16:00 Week 13 – Wednesday 10th May, 11:00-13:00 Week 14 – Monday 15th May, 14:00-16:00 Bring your books, notes or whatever it is you are working on. No need to sign-up – just turn up. Stay for the full two hours or as long as you wish. We look forward to seeing you there! Right-hand side is brown with image of two hands clasped in front of i-pad/kindle or similar on which is an image of a flower and the word 'Focus'. Below is the the University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side is grey with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 1. Reflective Writing Tuesday 25th April, 10:00-11:30, online Proof Read Your Own Work Tuesday 25th April, 14:00-15:30, online Designing Good Presentations Wednesday 26th April, 14:00-15:00, online Present like a Pro! Thursday 27th April, 11:00-12:00, on campus Paraphrasing Thursday 27th April, 14:00-15:30, online Work Less, Work Clever Friday 28th April, 12:00-13:30, on campus Right-hand side is purple with black and white decorative image of person standing in and reflected by a puddle. University of Winchester logo below.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side is grey. Red title: Spring Break Opening. Black text below: Academic Skills will be open throughout the Spring break apart from the following dates: Thursday 6th April (open morning only) Friday 7th April (Bank holiday) Monday 10th April (Bank holiday) Wednesday 19th April (University closure day). Please continue to book By Request appointments and to contact us via email. We look forward to working with you. Please note that our Short Notice appointments will not be available. Our last short notice appointment before the Spring break will be on Friday 31st March. They will resume again on Monday 24th April. Red text, bottom centre: Have a good break! Right-hand side: yellow background with decorative images of a cartoon rabbit and eleven yellow, pink and red flowers. University of Winchester logo at bottom.
ALT Slide showing on left-hand side, grey background with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 10. Critical Thinking and Summarising Monday 27th March, 10:00-11:30, online Optimising your Reading and Research Monday 27th March, 11:30-13:00, on campus Sentences and Paragraphs, Part 2: Paragraphs Tuesday 28th March, 10:30-12:00, online Dissertations: Editing and Proof Reading Wednesday 29th March, 10:00-12:00, online Exam Busters Wednesday 29th March, 14:00-15:30, online Improve your Essay Grades Now! Thursday 30th March, 11:00-12:00, online Right-hand side is green with graphic showing young man thinking surrounded by jigsaw puzzle pieces. At bottom is University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side grey with black text: Focus: Guided Revision and Writing Spaces. Finding it difficult to stay focussed when revising or working on your assignments? Would you benefit from studying alongside others who can motivate and keep you on track? ‘Focus’ sessions Week 10 – Tuesday 28th March, 11:00-13:00 Week 11 – Wednesday 26th April, 14:30-16:30 Week 12 – Thursday 4th May, 14:00-16:00 Week 13 – Wednesday 10th May, 11:00-13:00 Week 14 – Monday 15th May, 14:00-16:00 Bring your books, notes or whatever it is you are working on. No need to sign-up – just turn up. Stay for the full two hours or as long as you wish. We look forward to seeing you there! Right-hand side: beige, rectangular photo/image showing two hands clasped in front of i-pad/kindle displaying focus image. Below: University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side: Grey portion of circle with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 9. Sentences and Paragraphs - Part 1: Sentences Tuesday 21st March, 10:30-12:00, online Academic Referencing - Harvard Tuesday 21st March, 14:00-15:30, online Critical Analysis Wednesday 22nd March, 13:30-15:00, online Poster Presentations Wednesday 22nd March, 15:30-17:00, on campus Academic Integrity: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Thursday 23rd March, 11:00-12:00, online Dissertations: Critical Writing Thursday 23rd March, 14:00-16:00, online Proof Read Your Own Work Friday 24th March, 11:30-13:00, online Right-hand side, green with graphic of magnifying glass over page above University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. On left-hand side, grey background with black text: Focus: Guided Revision and Writing Spaces. Finding it difficult to stay focussed when revising or working on your assignments? Would you benefit from studying alongside others who can motivate and keep you on track? ‘Focus’ sessions Week 10 – Tuesday 28th March, 11:00-13:00 Week 11 – Wednesday 26th April, 14:30-16:30 Week 12 – Thursday 4th May, 14:00-16:00 Week 13 – Wednesday 10th May, 11:00-13:00 Week 14 – Monday 15th May, 14:00-16:00 Bring your books, notes or whatever it is you are working on. No need to sign-up – just turn up. Stay for the full two hours or as long as you wish. We look forward to seeing you there! On right-hand side: beige background with image showing two hands clasped together in front of i-pad/kindle with picture showing a graphic to illustrate focus. At bottom: University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. Left-hand side grey with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 8. Present like a Pro! Tuesday 14th March, 15:00-16:00, on campus Masters Dissertation Workshop Wednesday 15th March, 16:30-18:00, online Designing Good Presentations Friday 17th March, 14:00-15:00, online. Right-hand side blue with graphic of woman in blue jacket and white trousers, carrying a paper ready to present. Below is University of Winchester logo.
ALT Slide. Left hand side is grey area with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 7. Improve your Essay Grades Now! Monday 6th March, 11:30-13:00, on campus Academic Referencing - APA Monday 6th March, 14:00-15:30, online Reflective Writing Monday 6th March, 15:30-17:00, online Academic Referencing - Chicago Tuesday 7th March, 10:30-12:00, online Academic English: part 3, Perfecting Your Punctuation Wednesday 8th March, 10:30-12:00, on campus. Right hand side is blue with black graphic of exclamation mark and question mark and University of Winchester logo at bottom.
ALT Slide. Left hand side is grey with black text: Boost Week: Academic Skills for Final Year Students: 27th February to 3rd March 2023. Dissertations: Critical Writing Monday 27th February, 10:00-12:00, on campus Maximising your productivity: Time and task management for the final stages Tuesday 28th February, 10:00-12:00, on campus Dissertations: Writing Up and Presenting Your Primary Data Wednesday 1st March, 10:00-12:00 on campus Dissertations: Editing and Proof Reading Thursday 2nd March, 10:00-12:00, on campus Managing long documents Friday 3rd March 2023, 10:00-12:00, on campus Right hand side is red and black patterned background with grey text box with black text: A week of bespoke activities to enhance your academic skills for the final stages of your degree. We will be offering a range of workshops and dedicated one-to-one appointments available each afternoon. University of Winchester logo at bottom.
ALT Slide. Right hand side is grey with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Week 6. Academic English - Part 2: Grammar - The Mistakes! Wednesday 1st March, 10:30-12:00, on campus Work Less, Work Clever Thursday 2nd March, 12:00-13:30, online Critical Thinking and Summarising Thursday 2nd March, 14:00-15:30, on campus Right hand side is red with black graphic of top half of person supported by arrow pointing upwards. University of Winchester logo below.
ALT Slide: left hand side, pale grey with text: Academic Skills Workshops, Semester 2, Week 5. Academic English - Part 1: Enhancing your Academic Writing Style Wednesday 22 February, 10:30-12:00, on campus Exam Busters - how to Best Prepare for Exams and Manage any Exam Anxieties Wednesday 22nd February, 14:00-15:30, on campus Critical Analysis Thursday 23rd February, 15:00-16:30, online Negative Criticism or Positive Opportunity? Using Feedback to Succeed Academically Friday 24th February, 11:30-13:00, online Right-hand side: dark grey with graphic of student in cap sitting at desk, writing a paper. University of Winchester logo
ALT Slide showing text on left: Boost Week: Academic Skills for Final Year Students: 27th February to 3rd March 2023. Dissertations: Critical Writing Monday 27th February, 10:00-12:00, on campus Maximising your productivity: Time and task management for the final stages Tuesday 28th February, 10:00-12:00, on campus Dissertations: Writing Up and Presenting Your Primary Data Wednesday 1st March, 10:00-12:00 on campus Dissertations: Editing and Proof Reading Thursday 2nd March, 10:00-12:00, on campus Managing long documents Friday 3rd March 2023, 10:00-12:00, on campus Red patterned background on right of slide with box containing text: A week of bespoke activities to enhance your academic skills for the final stages of your degree. We will be offering a range of workshops and dedicated one-to-one appointments available each afternoon; and University of Winchester logo.
ALT Pink slide with text: Become a SMART Buddy! Help other students to succeed at university; enjoy an hourly-paid role that is flexible around your studies; work one-to-one, on campus or online; receive quality mentor training to enhance your own academic and employability skills;become part of our peer-led learning community! Extended deadline: end of Wednesday 22/02/23. Top right corner: University of Winchester logo.
ALT Poster. Grey left hand background with black text: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 2: Weeks 3 & 4. Academic Integrity Wednesday 8th February, 11:00-12:00, online. Academic Referencing - Harvard, Wednesday 8th February, 14:00-15:30, online. Improve your Essay Grades Now! Tuesday 14th February, 14:00-15:30, online. Paraphrasing - Wednesday 15th February, 11:30-13:00, online. Optimise your Reading and Research - Wednesday 15th February, 14:00-15:30, online. Pale orange right hand side with decorative graphic of pile of books and University of Winchester logo.
ALT Blue background with text: Heading: Become a Smart Buddy! Help other students to succeed at university. Enjoy an hourly-paid role that is flexible around your studies. Work one-to-one, on campus or online. Receive quality mentor training to enhance your own academic and employability skills. Become part of our peer-led learning community! Deadline: end of Monday 13/02/23
ALT On left hand side - image of fir tree foliage with red berries, red baubles and white baubles. Text: Christmas opening. On request appointments (in person or online) will run until Friday 23rd December. We will then take a short break before resuming on Tuesday 3rd January. Our last short notice appointments will be on Friday 16th December resuming again on Monday 9th January 2023. Please remember there are lots of helpful resources on our SkillsNet canvas page (enrol using the help icon in canvas). Green ribbon with white text: Season's Greetings from all at Academic Skills.
ALT On grey background: Academic Skills Workshops: Semester 1: Weeks 11 & 12. First left hand column: Paraphrasing Monday 28th November, 11:00-12:30, online Sentences and Paragraphs (Series 2, Part 1 - Sentences) Tuesday 29th November, 14:00-15:30, on campus Critical Analysis Wednesday 30th November, 13:30-15:00, on campus Dissertations: Critical Writing Wednesday 30th November, 15:00-17:00, on campus Second column: Reflective Writing Thursday 1st December, 10:00-11:30, on campus Sentences and Paragraphs (Series 2, Part 2 - Paragraphs) Tuesday 6th December, 14:00-15:30, on campus Proof Read your Work Wednesday 7th December, 11:00-12:30, online Image of green tick on red background. University of Winchester logo