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Are you a Postgraduate Research student with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) such as Dyslexia? 

Join our SpLD new Support Group: Have your Say: What barriers do you come across in your studies? 

What works well? Share examples of good practice that you have come across.

This is a small group workshop, aimed at PGR students with a specific learning difficulty, such as Dyslexia.  The workshop will take place at Highfield campus

Designed for students with a specific learning difficulty such as Dyslexia, this workshop will introduce essay-writing skills. Topics covered will include tips for breaking down the title and structuring your essay. It is aimed at improving your understanding of the task and assessment criteria. There will be opportunities to discuss your own experience or queries. If you are about to undertake your first assignment or need to understand the feedback on an assignment to try to improve future marks, then this workshop can help you. This is a small group workshop, aimed at students with a specific learning difficulty, such as Dyslexia. The workshop will take place via Teams. This is part of a series of small group workshops, aimed at students with a specific learning difficulty, such as Dyslexia. Students may choose to attend Parts A and B, however there is no requirement to attend both sessions. This workshop will take place via Microsoft Teams.

A practical workshop on using the library search tool Webcat and understanding your Reading List. By the end of this workshop you will understand the different types of information on your Reading List and will know which items are essential. You will be able to find the books and journals you need on Webcat, understand the different loan options, know how to place an item on hold and physically visit key areas of the library for your subject. This workshop will take place at Building 37, Student Hub, Highfield campus.