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Your First Year

Discover the academic and IT skills you'll need during your first year at University.

 

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Academic Essentials

Academic Essentials is our interactive online eLearning content to support you to study at level 4 as you transition to learning at university. It will help you develop the core skills you need to be successful. 

At the end of the eLearning you will be directed to complete a short quiz (in Blackboard) to test your knowledge of the topic. If you pass the quiz you will earn a digital badge.

You may be directed to these from your programme modules in Blackboard. Provided you pass each of the quizzes your engagement with the content will be captured.

Content

Introduction to academic assessments

Find and use academic information effectively in assessments

Essential content

Optional content

Academic Writing

Workshops

  • Elevate your skills and knowledge with us! 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.
  • Check out our list of workshops below, and secure your spot by simply clicking on the workshop title and booking via Advantage. If a session is already full, don't worry - you can add yourself to the waiting list.
  • Our online workshops are delivered through Microsoft Teams, offering you a convenient and interactive learning experience. Upon booking, you'll receive a confirmation email containing a session link. Plus, if you're concerned about your internet connection, no problem!

Workshops are added regularly, so keep checking back to see what's new!

    • Getting started with academic information and your reading list (On Campus)

      Starts: 26 Sep 2024, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 26 Sep 2024, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 38
      This workshop will explore what academic information is, why it is important and how module reading lists can help you to find information for your assessments. This workshop will be delivered online.

    • Getting started with assessments (Online)

      Starts: 7 Oct 2024, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 7 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm
      Remaining places: 34
      This workshop is aimed at new students. This workshop covers the different types of assessments at university and how to get started on them. This workshop will be delivered on Teams via the link provided.

    • Writing at a UK University: how to pass your assessments [on campus]

      Starts: 8 Oct 2024, 3:00 pm
      Finishes: 8 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 17
      This workshop will cover expectations of learning at Salford, with a focus on how to pass assessments. It focuses on some of the most important aspects of studying and producing academic writing at a UK university, including how to use academic information effectively. This workshop is open to all students, particularly those who are new to studying in the UK or at the University of Salford.

    • Writing at a UK University: how to pass your assessments [online]

      Starts: 10 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm
      Finishes: 10 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
      Remaining places: 33
      This workshop focuses on how to pass assessments at a UK university. It focuses on some of the most important aspects of studying and producing academic writing at a UK university, including how to use academic information effectively. It is aimed at students new to studying in the UK or at the University of Salford.

    • Getting started with finding academic information (On Campus)

      Starts: 18 Oct 2024, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 18 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Learning Suite 2
      Remaining places: 22
      This workshop will explore what academic information is, why it is important and how module reading lists can help you to find information for your assessments. This workshop will be delivered online.