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Think Space

Workshops and events to help you reach your full potential.

What is Think Space?

Think Space is an initiative that brings together a wide range of development opportunities offered by different departments at Brookes in one place. Explore the activities below to discover opportunities to excel in your studies and get the most out of your university experiences.

We hope to welcome you at Think Space events very soon.

Library searching and referencing skills

How to find real and reliable academic sources to inform your writing - and how to reference those sources correctly so you can demonstrate your learning.

See our library searching and referencing skills events

Research and writing

Discover your academic voice and develop your confidence with a wide range of sessions on academic style, effective research methods, critical thinking and more.

See our research and writing events

Mathematics and statistics

Our workshops can help build your confidence and develop your skills across maths, statistics and related software, including spreadsheets and SPSS. 

See our mathematics and statistics events

Motivation and wellbeing

Being self-aware and reflective is central to success at university and beyond. We have workshops on time management and motivation, reflection, mindfulness and more.

See our motivation and wellbeing events

Employability and communication skills

The Careers Service has an extensive range of events to develop your employability. You will also find details of sessions on effective communication, presentation skills, group work and more.

See our employability and communication skills events

Digital skills and generative AI

Developing digital skills including generative AI is essential for every student at Brookes. Whether you are navigating learning technology for the first time, exploring how Gen AI is useful for research, or using unfamiliar new software, help is at hand.

See our digital skills and generative AI events

Regular events

Throughout semester 1 there are a number of weekly activities that will help you develop new skills, meet interesting people and navigate university life.

Regular research and writing events

The Academic Writing Lab

Mondays, 4.00 - 5.30pm (beginning week 2)

Think Space - JHBB G.02

A series of informal classes about effective writing and research. Come every week or visit the research and writing page for details of individual sessions.

Think Space Study Advice

Wednesdays, 12.30 - 3.00pm

Think Space - JHBB G.02

Drop in at any time on Wednesday afternoon for expert advice on effective research, writing,or learning technology.

Regular motivation and wellbeing events

Student Brunch

Mondays, 10.00 - 11.00am

Garden Room - Buckley building

Drop in for brunch to discover the Multifaith Chaplaincy and relax with other students over a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, or board game

The Conversation Cafe

Tuesdays, 5.00 - 6.30pm

Join us for big ideas, good conversation and cake! Find out more about the Conversation Cafe.

Crafternoon Tea

Wednesdays, 1.00 - 3.00pm

Garden Room - Buckley building

Find out more about Crafternoon Tea.

Regular religious and spiritual events

Find out more about regular religious and spiritual events at Brookes.

Get in touch

Think Space

  • Can’t find what you are looking for?
  • Want to suggest a workshop?
  • Need advice?

thinkspace@brookes.ac.uk