Academic skills workshops to help you succeed with your studies. Browse all workshops Explore our interactive workshops on a range of topics relevant to your studies. It's a perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge, discover new study strategies, and connect with like-minded peers.Most of our workshops are online, please check workshop details when booking. Booking will open soon. Quick tips on academic skills Explore our Study Hub online learning resources and get advice on specific skills topics and useful study strategies. Exam bootcamp Exam Bootcamp has everything you need to prepare and plan your revision, revise effectively and develop successful exam strategies. All University of Edinburgh students are automatically enrolled on Exam Bootcamp and it can be found in your Learn Essentials (left hand menu).Click here to launch Learn Develop your skills Writing Exam preparation Dissertations Online self-paced courses Check the ‘Essentials’ tab to the left of your home page on LEARN Exam Bootcamp Exam Bootcamp has everything you need to prepare and plan your revision, revise effectively and develop successful exam strategies. All University of Edinburgh students are automatically enrolled on Exam Bootcamp and it can be found in your Learn Essentials (left hand menu). Academic Integrity This course will help you to explore how we teach and learn at the University of Edinburgh. It will take you through the core areas of academic integrity to help you feel more confident about achieving your academic potential by using good academic practice. Preparing for study This course will help prepare you for life at the University and study at undergraduate level. You can revisit the course materials throughout your studies and use it as a hub of resources to support your personal and academic development. List of our workshops Workshops for Undergraduate students How to Succeed at University Making Notes in Lectures Making Notes from Reading Referencing - and how to do it Getting started with Essay Writing How to Read Critically How to Read and Write Critically Beyond the Basics of Essay Writing How to Write Critically Starting to think about Dissertations and Projects Essays in Exams Managing your exams: Effective Revision Managing your exams: Essays in exams Managing your exams: Exam Strategies Managing and Writing Dissertations and Projects Workshops for Postgraduate Taught students Pre-Arrival 1: Critical Thinking Pre-Arrival 2: Writing at PGT Level Pre-Arrival 3: Getting started with the Library Pre-Arrival 4: Getting Ready for your Studies Getting started with your Masters Effective approaches to lectures, tutorials and practicals Referencing - and how to do it Effective Reading Getting Started Writing your Dissertation Assignment Planning Assignment Writing Speed Reading Getting Started with Academic Writing It's About Time… Managing Time, Personal Efficiency and Effectiveness Being Critical Presenting Your Work! Starting to think about Dissertations and Projects Mini Writing Bootcamp Being Critical for Assignments Proof Reading Revisiting your structure Managing your exams: Effective Revision Managing your exams: Essays in exams Managing your exams: Exam Strategies Getting Started with your Dissertation Developing your Voice in your Academic Writing Developing Your Research Question Research Question Design through Visual Thinking Being Critical for Your Dissertation The Art and Craft of Editing Dissertation Planning Dissertation Writing This article was published on Tuesday 28 July 2026
