Workshops
- We offer a wide range of skills training. If you need to improve your IT skills, learn how to find information for your assignments, improve your study skills or focus on your career plans this is a great place to start.
- Workshops are listed below and are bookable through Advantage by clicking on the workshop title. Where a session has no remaining spaces you can add yourself to the waiting list.
- Online workshops are delivered via Collaborate. A link for joining the session will be included in your booking confirmation. It is also possible to join Collaborate workshops using a 'dial-in' function too. If you anticipate problems with your internet connection, please let the Collaborate event organiser know and they will advise you on joining Collaborate via the dial-in mechanism.
Workshops are added regularly, so keep checking back to see what's new!
Preparing for Reassessment
Starts: 6 Jun 2023, 5:00 pmFinishes: 6 Jun 2023, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 39This workshop will provide help, support, and guidance for students undertaking reassessment.Library Welcome Webinar [online]
Starts: 7 Jun 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 7 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 88An introduction to the services and resources offered by the Library to students at the University of Salford.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [Online]
Starts: 8 Jun 2023, 11:00 amFinishes: 8 Jun 2023, 12:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerRemaining places: 11This is an online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criteria will be cancelled.Library Welcome Webinar [online]
Starts: 14 Jun 2023, 2:00 pmFinishes: 14 Jun 2023, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 99An introduction to the services and resources offered by the Library to students at the University of Salford.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [Online]
Starts: 14 Jun 2023, 5:00 pmFinishes: 14 Jun 2023, 6:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerRemaining places: 14This is an online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criteria will be cancelled.Medicine Management: Liquid and Tablet Doses [online]
Starts: 15 Jun 2023, 9:30 amFinishes: 15 Jun 2023, 11:00 amRemaining places: 57This session will look at the different types of medicine management assessment questions relating to liquid and tablet doses.Medicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 1: Division and Fractions [online]
Starts: 15 Jun 2023, 11:15 amFinishes: 15 Jun 2023, 12:45 pmRemaining places: 57This session will look the use of division and fractions in non-calculator drug calculationsPreparing for Reassessment
Starts: 20 Jun 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 20 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 49This workshop will provide help, support, and guidance for students undertaking reassessment.Returning to Learning [ONLINE]
Starts: 20 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 20 Jun 2023, 2:00 pmRemaining places: 29For students who have been out of education for some timeMedicine Management: Liquid and Tablet Doses [online]
Starts: 20 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 20 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmRemaining places: 60This session will look at the different types of medicine management assessment questions relating to liquid and tablet doses.A Short Introduction to Critical and Analytical Skills [ONLINE]
Starts: 20 Jun 2023, 5:00 pmFinishes: 20 Jun 2023, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 27This session is aimed at undergraduate and master's level students who wish to improve their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.Medicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 1: Division and Fractions [online]
Starts: 27 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 27 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmRemaining places: 60This session will look the use of division and fractions in non-calculator drug calculationsThe what, why, when and how of referencing [online]
Starts: 27 Jun 2023, 5:00 pmFinishes: 27 Jun 2023, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 45This workshop will help you understand what referencing is, why we need to do it, when it is needed in your work and advice on how to reference using the APA 7th style. Please note: This workshop is online.Medicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 2: Multiplication and Fractions [online]
Starts: 29 Jun 2023, 9:30 amFinishes: 29 Jun 2023, 11:00 amRemaining places: 59This session will look the use of multiplication and fractions in non-calculator drug calculationsMedicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 3: Calculations with Decimals [online]
Starts: 29 Jun 2023, 11:15 amFinishes: 29 Jun 2023, 12:45 pmRemaining places: 59This session will look at questions using decimals in non-calculator drug calculationsFinding information using Library Search [online]
Starts: 29 Jun 2023, 2:00 pmFinishes: 29 Jun 2023, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 36This online workshop is a live demo of how Library Search works and showcases what it can do to help you find good quality academic information at Salford.Medicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 2: Multiplication and Fractions [online]
Starts: 4 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 4 Jul 2023, 2:30 pmRemaining places: 60This session will look the use of multiplication and fractions in non-calculator drug calculationsPreparing for Reassessment
Starts: 12 Jul 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 12 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 50This workshop will provide help, support, and guidance for students undertaking reassessment.Digital Notemaking [online]
Starts: 12 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 12 Jul 2023, 2:15 pmRemaining places: 37This workshop introduces some free digital tools for improving your notemaking and explores some little known features of software we all have access to. It is aimed at anyone who wants to get more organised for studying.A Short Introduction to Critical and Analytical Skills [ONLINE]
Starts: 12 Jul 2023, 4:00 pmFinishes: 12 Jul 2023, 5:00 pmRemaining places: 38This session is aimed at undergraduate and master's level students who wish to improve their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [Online]
Starts: 12 Jul 2023, 4:00 pmFinishes: 12 Jul 2023, 5:00 pmVenue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam providerThis is an online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criteria will be cancelled.Finding information using Library Search [online]
Starts: 14 Jul 2023, 2:00 pmFinishes: 14 Jul 2023, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 38This online workshop is a live demo of how Library Search works and showcases what it can do to help you find good quality academic information at Salford.Medicine Management Non-calculator Numeracy Skills 3: Calculations with Decimals [online]
Starts: 18 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 18 Jul 2023, 2:30 pmRemaining places: 60This session will look at questions using decimals in non-calculator drug calculationsConstructing an Argument [Online]
Starts: 19 Jul 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 19 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmRemaining places: 26This session will explore the elements that make up an academic argument, how to write your own and to challenge ones you disagree with.The what, why, when and how of referencing [online]
Starts: 19 Jul 2023, 4:00 pmFinishes: 19 Jul 2023, 5:00 pmRemaining places: 48This workshop will help you understand what referencing is, why we need to do it, when it is needed in your work and advice on how to reference using the APA 7th style. Please note: This workshop is online.Preparing for Reassessment
Starts: 20 Jul 2023, 5:00 pmFinishes: 20 Jul 2023, 6:00 pmRemaining places: 50This workshop will provide help, support, and guidance for students undertaking reassessment.Developing your academic voice [ONLINE]
Starts: 25 Jul 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 25 Jul 2023, 2:15 pmRemaining places: 32In this session we'll explore the idea of 'academic voice' - what it is, and how to develop yours. Particularly aimed at final year undergraduates, and post graduate students writing dissertations and PhD theses.
Level-Up Your LinkedIn (with Headshot opportunity) - Session 1
Starts: 7 Jun 2023, 1:00 pmFinishes: 7 Jun 2023, 1:30 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, G03Remaining places: 1LinkedIn is a great resource to use to connect with professionals and find opportunities, but it comes with its own set of unwritten rules, etiquette, and challenges. Your Careers team are here to help de-mystify LinkedIn so you can start unlocking the untapped potential it contains.Level-Up Your LinkedIn (with Headshot opportunity) - Session 2
Starts: 7 Jun 2023, 1:30 pmFinishes: 7 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Lady Hale, G03Remaining places: 1LinkedIn is a great resource to use to connect with professionals and find opportunities, but it comes with its own set of unwritten rules, etiquette, and challenges. Your Careers team are here to help de-mystify LinkedIn so you can start unlocking the untapped potential it contains.Networking for Success
Starts: 9 Jun 2023, 1:30 pmFinishes: 9 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmNetworking for SuccessTeaching Futures Careers Fair
Starts: 10 Oct 2023, 11:00 amFinishes: 10 Oct 2023, 1:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, Exhibition spaceTeaching Futures Careers FairSchool of Arts, Media & Creative Technology Careers Fair
Starts: 7 Nov 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 7 Nov 2023, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, New Adelphi, ConcourseRemaining places: 300Come and meet employers offering placement and/or job vacancies to students within Arts, Media & Creative Technology related fields of studySalford Business School Careers Fair
Starts: 15 Nov 2023, 12:00 pmFinishes: 15 Nov 2023, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, TBCRemaining places: 420Come and meet employers offering placement and/or graduate vacancies to students within Salford Business SchoolSpring Careers Fair 2024
Starts: 14 Mar 2024, 12:00 pmFinishes: 14 Mar 2024, 3:00 pmVenue: Peel Park Campus, TBCRemaining places: 700Book your place now to ensure you don't miss our Spring Careers Fair on-campus
10.1. Speaking: Presenting the Introduction [Online]
Starts: 6 Jun 2023, 10:00 amFinishes: 6 Jun 2023, 10:30 amRemaining places: 9This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with delivering the introduction of your presentation effectively.10.2. Speaking: Referring to Literature [Online]
Starts: 6 Jun 2023, 10:30 amFinishes: 6 Jun 2023, 11:00 amRemaining places: 14This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with referring to sources in your presentation effectively.10.3. Speaking: Presenting the Methods and Procedures [Online]
Starts: 6 Jun 2023, 2:00 pmFinishes: 6 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmRemaining places: 14This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with referring to methods and procedures in your presentation effectively.10.4. Speaking: Presenting the Results and Discussions
Starts: 6 Jun 2023, 2:30 pmFinishes: 6 Jun 2023, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 14This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with presenting the results and discussion in your presentation effectively.10.5. Speaking: Handling the conclusion and Q & A
Starts: 8 Jun 2023, 9:00 amFinishes: 8 Jun 2023, 9:30 amRemaining places: 17This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with handling the conclusion and Q & A in your presentation effectively.10.6. Speaking: Understanding and Preparing for the Oral Defence [Online]
Starts: 8 Jun 2023, 9:30 amFinishes: 8 Jun 2023, 10:00 amThis 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with preparing for the oral defence effectively.10.7. Speaking: Networking at Confences
Starts: 8 Jun 2023, 10:00 amFinishes: 8 Jun 2023, 10:30 amRemaining places: 17This 30-minute online LEAP session will help international students with networking at academic conferences.