Research and writing events

Research and writing events from 2025

Managing your time and staying motivated (26 January)

26 January 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

How a reflective and practical approach to use of time can improve both efficiency and motivation

Introduction to spreadsheets (2 February)

2 February 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

A beginner level guide to Google Sheets and Excel, including formatting, formulas, and spreadsheet vocabulary.

Academic writing lab: Acting on your assignment feedback

2 February 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

How to apply what you learned in semester 1

Using spreadsheets for data analysis (3 March)

10:00 am 3 February 2026 to 12:00 pm 3 March 2026

An introductory workshop on using Google Sheets and Excel for statistical analysis

Academic writing lab online: Acting on your assignment feedback

4 February 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

How to apply what you learned in semester one

Structuring your literature review (4 February)

4 February 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Understand how to use headings and themes to help research, plan, and write your literature review

Dissertation essentials: Understanding qualitatative research (5 February)

5 February 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Understand key features of qualitative research and how to choose the right path for your research study

The communication lab: Getting the most out of your lectures and seminars (5 February)

5 February 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

How to get the most out of lectures and seminars

Dissertation essentials: Understanding quantitative research (6 February)

6 February 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Understand key features of quantitative research and how to choose the right path for your research study

Academic writing lab: Build your academic skills (9 February)

9 February 2026, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

This session explores the academic skills and qualities needed at university and how to get them