UniSkills Campaigns
Explore our year-round UniSkills campaigns to enhance your academic journey at Edge Hill. From pre-arrival prep to acing your exams, we’ve got something for everyone!
#FindYourFeet: An introduction to Library and academic skills (UniSkills) support at Edge Hill University!
Join your Student Advisors for a week of introductory exploration and explanation of the specialist support available from Library and Learning Services, with a particular focus on academic skills support.
Learn how to find and access your print and digital library resources, get the most out of your online learning environment and discover how UniSkills can help you develop your academic skills.
These sessions are great for brand new students, or those looking to refresh their skills following a break, so bring along your own questions and we’ll help bust the jargon together to help you take your first steps to academic success!
#FindYourFeet will return Monday 27 January 2025
#FindYourFeet with UniSkills is returning Monday 27 to Friday 31 January 2025, check out the full schedule below for all your opportunities to take part.
NB: Once events are live for booking we will add links to the workshop details below.
Date | Time | Format | Activity |
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Monday 27 January 2025 | 11:30am-1pm | In Person | Drop-in and talk to your Student Advisors at the Student Life Arch (HUB) |
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and talk to your Student Advisors at Commuter Breakfast (Creative Edge) |
Tuesday 28 January 2025 | 2-3pm | Online | Book your place on #FindYourFeet with UniSkills (Webinar) |
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | 10am-2pm | In Person | Drop-in and talk to your Student Advisors at the Welcome Fair (Location TBC) |
Thursday 30 January 2025 | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and talk to your Student Advisors at Commuter Breakfast (Creative Edge) |
Thursday 30 January 2025 | 10-11am | Online | Book your place on #FindYourFeet with UniSkills (Webinar) |
Friday 31 January 2025 | 11:30am-1pm | In Person | Drop-in and talk to your Student Advisors at the Student Life Arch (HUB) |
Your team of Student Advisors have co-designed and deliver all the #FindYourFeet workshops and webinars.
Although we’d encourage any new, and returning to study, students to join us at one of our live events throughout the campaign weeks you can explore the digital recording for this session on this page throughout the year – great to dip in and out of as you need.
Accessibility: There are options within the recording for you to turn on captions, speed up or slow down the pace and even pop the video out to enjoy in full screen mode.
#FindYourFeet is our bi-annual (October and January) welcome and induction support for all new students at Edge Hill aimed at supporting new and transitioning students at key times of the year. This campaign, along with #NextSteps, are co-designed and co-delivered by your team of Student Advisors.
Although each campaign may vary slightly, the overall aim of #FindYourFeet is to help you settle in to studying at Edge Hill and take your first steps to developing key academic skills.
We aim to achieve this by providing opportunity for you to meet and talk to your friendly and knowledgeable Student Advisors as they guide you through:
- Useful links on the Student Homepage, including your student portals
- Getting the most out of your virtual learning environment Learning Edge
- Exploring the Institution Homepage and tips for navigating Blackboard
- How to find and access your print and digital library resources via Discover More | Reading Lists Online | Subject Resources) including:
- how to find and loan physical books
- how to find and access eBooks
- Discover how UniSkills can help you develop your academic skills
- Learn more about other Catalyst specialist support teams
- Opportunity to ask us any questions!
#FindYourFeet sessions are great for all new students or any returning to study who would like a refresher ahead of the new term – book your place today!
Take your #NextSteps to academic success with UniSkills!
Join your team of friendly and knowledgeable Student Advisors as they return to help you take your #NextSteps to academic success.
Discover how to get the most out of your library resources, develop your referencing skills and polish up your assignments ahead of submission with lots of tried and tested proofreading tips, tools and strategies.
Whether you’re a fresh face on campus or returning for another term, join us for a week of fun-filled sessions designed to boost your confidence and productivity. You can even bring along your own questions and we’ll help bust the jargon together to ensure you’re set for academic success!
#NextSteps will return Monday 24 February 2025
#NextSteps to Academic Success is returning Monday 24 to Friday 28 February 2025, check out the full schedule below for all your opportunities to take part.
NB: Once events are live for booking we will add links to the workshop details below.
Date | Time | Format | Workshop |
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Monday 24 February 2025 | 11:30am-1pm | In Person | Drop-in and take your #NextSteps to Academic Success at the Student Life Arch (HUB) |
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and take your #NextSteps to Academic Success at Commuter Breakfast (Creative Edge) |
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | 2-3pm | Online | Book your place on #NextSteps to Academic Success with UniSkills (Webinar) |
Thursday 27 February 2025 | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and take your #NextSteps to Academic Success at Commuter Breakfast (Creative Edge) |
Thursday 27 February 2025 | 10-11am | Online | Book your place on #NextSteps to Academic Success with UniSkills (Webinar) |
Friday 28 February 2025 | 11:30am-1pm | In Person | Drop-in and take your #NextSteps to Academic Success at the Student Life Arch (HUB) |
Your team of Student Advisors have co-designed and deliver all the #NextSteps workshops and webinars.
Although we’d encourage any new, and returning to study, students to join us at one of our live events throughout the campaign weeks you can explore the digital recording for this session on this page throughout the year – great to dip in and out of as you need.
Accessibility: There are options within the recording for you to turn on captions, speed up or slow down the pace and even pop the video out to enjoy in full screen mode.
#NextSteps to Academic Success is the follow on campaign to #FindYourFeet and usually runs in the month following #FindYourFeet. As these campaigns are aimed at supporting new and transitioning students they run at key induction times of the year in October / November and in February / March. Both of these campaigns are co-designed and co-delivered by your team of Student Advisors.
Although each campaign may vary slightly, the overall aim of #NextSteps is to help you settle in to studying at Edge Hill and take your next steps to developing key academic skills.
We aim to achieve this by providing opportunity for you to meet and talk to your friendly and knowledgeable Student Advisors as they guide you through:
- Getting the most out of your library resources via Discover More | Reading Lists Online | Subject Resources
- Introduction to your referencing resources – toolkits, guides and top tips
- Develop your proofreading proficiency with strategies for checking your assignments ahead of submission
- Explore ways to achieve and maintain a happy and healthy study-life balance
- Reminder of how UniSkills can help you develop your academic skills
- Learn more about other Catalyst specialist support teams
- Opportunity to ask us any questions!
#NextSteps sessions are great for all new students or any returning who would like a refresher ahead of the new term – book your place today!
Study Happy Week is here to help you explore and develop a healthy and happy study-life balance.
Study Happy Week is an annual campaign, which runs in early November as your busy welcome and induction period comes to an end and you’re starting to settle into University life. We know this can be an overwhelming time of year, particularly for those who are new or returning to university study.
Perhaps you are starting to research and write your first assignment, or even embarking on topic exploration for your final dissertation or research project. Whatever stage you are at it is never too late to study healthier and happier!
Study Happy Week will return Monday 4 November 2024
As the days get shorter and your to-do list feels like it’s getting longer and longer, we’re here to help you navigate university life with ease! Join us all week (in person and online) for a week full of support, strategies and celebrations to keep you feeling balanced, focused and – most importantly – happy. Whether you’re tackling your first assignment or just need help rediscovering your rhythm, we’ve got something for everyone. Read on to find out how you can get involved with Study Happy Week.
Study Happy Week | 4-8 November
Don’t worry if you can’t physically make it to the festival on Wednesday 6 November as there’s plenty happening throughout the week that you can dip in and out of as you need.
Stay tuned to our socials
For regular updates and signposting to all your specialist support be sure to follow us @EHULibrary Instagram. We’ll be signposting to some useful blogs, introducing to you even more of your Student Advisors and sharing useful information and digital support. There will also be an opportunity to enter the Study Happy Competition landing on our grid 9am on Monday 4 November. All you need to do to take part is comment with your best Study Happy tips and you could be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher of your choice (terms and conditions apply).
UniSkills Toolkits and #NextSteps to Academic Success
Explore your UniSkills Toolkits online and develop your academic skills in a time and pace that suits you. From academic reading, writing and being critical to referencing and resilience, we’ll be sharing these accessible resources throughout the week, along with opportunity to take your #NextSteps to Academic Success drop-ins and online workshops.
Exam Modifications and Assistive Technologies
Need extra support with your studies? Make sure to check out the Assistive Technologies page to explore technologies that can support your proofreading, note-taking and planning skills. And if you require any additional support with your assessments, such as exam modifications, make sure you’ve let the Inclusion Team know by Friday 29 November 2024. Even if you’ve received modifications prior to joining Edge Hill you will still need to complete exam modifications with us to continue receiving similar adjustments at university. If you’re not sure if you are eligible for exam modifications, you can speak to the Inclusion team to discuss what you might need.
Therapy Dogs | 5 November
Remember, remember Join your Student Life Team and their furry friends from Therapy Dogs Nationwide on 5 November (11am-1pm) and enjoy some puppy cuddles. We know life at university can be busy and sometimes a little stressful, so let that all disappear for a while with the therapy dogs. The dogs can’t wait to meet you – book your place today!
Stress Awareness Day | 6 November
Wednesday 6 November is Stress Awareness Day so we’ll be sharing stress-busting tips and promoting workshops to help you stay calm and focused. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Mental Health and Wellbeing team for support. And don’t forget you have free access to a 24/7 online community and professional support from trained counsellors through Togetherall.
Getting the most out of Learning Edge (Blackboard) and Ally
Learn more about using Learning Edge (Blackboard) with handy guides and video tutorials. Whether it’s getting the most out of your Blackboard Notifications or using Ally accessibility tools, we’ll help you navigate your essential learning platforms like a pro.
Reading for Pleasure with Libby
Need a break from your studies? Dive into something fun with Reading for Pleasure. We’ll show you how to access a world of eBooks via Libby, so you can escape with a good read anytime you need it. Or perhaps films are more your bag, if so have you explored your free access to Box of Broadcasts and Kanopy?
Careers Support
Looking ahead to your future or perhaps some part-time work? We’ll be signposting you to our Careers team, where you can get help with everything from CV writing to finding part-time jobs. Drop-in to Careers Corner all week (daily, 11am-3pm) to speak with a Careers Adviser.
Talk to Student Support
Your dedicated Student Support team are here for Care Leavers or Estranged, Young Adult Carers, Trans, pregnant or new parents. They also support all students if things aren’t going to plan, you are struggling or thinking of leaving and not sure where to go for support.
Why Get Involved?
Whether you’re a first-year or a seasoned pro, Study Happy Week has something for everyone. This is your chance to connect with support and resources designed to make your studies and life a little easier, less stressful and allow you to enjoy the balance that comes with a happier approach to university life.
Study Happy Festival | Wednesday 6 November
Get ready for a day of activities, advice and fun at our first-ever Study Happy Festival. Hosted in Catalyst, this is your chance to meet some friendly faces from Catalyst specialist support teams, get personal advice and discover how to make your study experience healthier and happier.
Meet Your Student Advisors | 10am-4pm
Drop-in and meet your Student Advisors, who are all current Edge Hill students and understand how you might be feeling this time of year. They’ll be sharing their top tips on everything from time management to study techniques and helping you take those important #NextSteps to Academic Success. They’ll also tell you more about our full range of UniSkills Toolkits , which cover everything you need to succeed academically, from referencing to research, to writing and much more.
Money matters made simple with Money Advice | 10am-12pm
Got questions about budgeting or financial support? The Money Advice team will be available 10am-12pm to help you manage your finances and explain how you can access the Student Support Fund.
Wellbeing wins with Mental Health and Wellbeing | 12-2pm
Struggling with stress? Come and chat with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team 12-2pm, who can offer advice on managing study stress and signpost to helpful resources. They’ll also be marking Stress Awareness Day (6 November) with their own study-happy tips and workshops on dealing with stress and anxiety.
Inclusive support with Inclusion | 2-4pm
If you need any additional support with your studies, including exam modifications (deadline for applications is 29 November), the Inclusion team will be available 2-4pm to guide you through your options and deadlines. Learn more about how they can support you with inclusive learning strategies.
The Big Book Giveaway | 10am-4pm …or until the books are all gone!
Give a pre-loved textbook (or two!) a new home and help broaden your subject knowledge. #PassTheBook is the perfect way to share books with your fellow students, as all our #PassTheBook books have been donated by past students or academics across the University. Not only are you helping the environment but you’ll be getting some new reading material for free!
Leaf a study-happy tip and be in with a chance to win £25* | 10am-4pm
Feeling inspired? Share your best study tips with your peers by adding them to our Positivitree. And if you leaf your student number on the back you’ll be automatically entered into the Study Happy Competition for a chance to win a *£25 eVoucher of your choice! You can also join in the competition online via our Study Happy Competition post on @EHULibrary’s Instagram (going live 4 November). *Terms and conditions apply.
Mobile Movember Photo Booth | 10am-4pm
A little bit of fun to raise awareness of a serious issue, supporting visibility of men’s mental health, our Study Happy staff will be on hand throughout the festival with an array of photo props. With your permission we’ll be sharing to @EHULibrary’s Instagram Stories throughout the day and we’d love for you to tag us in your own Movember moustaches throughout November.
Although you can drop-in and out of Catalyst throughout the day, you can also register your intention to attend right now and receive a calendar invitation and email communications to confirm and remind you to attend nearer the time.
Although each year’s campaigns will vary slightly, the overall aim of Study Happy Week is to help you find a healthy and happy study-life balance that works for you!
We aim to achieve this by supporting, sharing and signposting to:
- Tools and techniques that can help you study happier
- Meet your Student Advisors and learn more about their experience as an Edge Hill student and how they developed their own study happy
- Support available from Catalyst specialist support teams, including UniSkills, disability support from SpLD and Inclusion, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Money Advice and more!
#SleighYourStudies and snowball your academic successes this winter!
Sleigh Your Studies is our annual campaign, that runs throughout December, to help you skate through the snowstorm of assignment deadlines and winter assessments.
Throughout the month we’ll share frost-tastic tips, tools, resources and an avalanche of support to keep you motivated, spread some cheer and help make your season a flurry of academic triumphs!
Bundle up with UniSkills and sleigh your way to the winter break!
#SleighYourStudies will return in December 2024
How to #SleighYourStudies this winter
As the nights grow longer and those pesky deadlines sneak a little closer, Catalyst specialist support teams are here to help you #SleighYourStudies this December. Whether you’re tackling assignments, prepping for January exams, or just need a little extra support to stay motivated, we’ve got you covered!
Workshops and Specialist Support
Book your place on an upcoming UniSkills Workshops and explore online resources designed to sharpen your academic skills. From finding the best specialist study strategies to perfecting your exam prep, there’s something for everyone.
Date | Time | Format | Workshop |
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Monday 2 December | 12-1pm | In Person | Grow Your Academic Resilience |
Tuesday 3 December | 1-2pm | In Person | Conducting a Literature Review |
Wednesday 4 December | 12-1pm | Online | Develop Your Study Skills |
Thursday 5 December | 1-1:45pm | Online | Using Harvard Referencing |
Monday 9 December | 12-1pm | Online | Being Critical |
Wednesday 11 December | 1-3pm | In Person | Returning to Learning |
Friday 13 December | 1-2pm | Online | Become a Paraphrasing Pro |
Tuesday 17 December | 1 2-1pm | Online | Effective Exam Preparation |
Thursday 19 December | 12-12:45pm | Online | Develop Your Proofreading and Editing Strategies |
Reel-y Helpful Video Guides
Make sure you’re following @EHULibrary over on Instagram for all the best tips, guidance and fun study inspiration this winter. We’ll be showcasing how to make the most of your Online Reading Lists and Discover More to find and loan books. As well as taking you on the journey of a book from loan to home and back again!
Research Catalyst Advent Calendar
You will also be able to open the Research Catalyst Advent Calendar every day on our Instagram Stories for a sneak peek behind the University Archives rolling stacks. From 1 to 24 December there’ll be a new image released with a sprinkling of winter magic to spread some cheer!
Toolkits Tuesdays
Discover all your essential toolkits to help you power through deadlines, including accessibility resources, finding academic information, referencing, writing and much more! We’ll be showcasing a couple of key topics every Tuesday throughout December on @EHULibrary Instagram.
- Tuesday 3 December: Finding Academic Information Toolkit – Discover more about what academic information is, where to find it and developing a search strategy.
- Tuesday 10 December: ADHD / ADD Toolkit – Discover more about ADHD / ADD, strategies you can use and the pathway to accessing support from your dedicated SpLD team.
- Tuesday 17 December: Grow Your Academic Resilience – Discover how to deal confidently with your academic studies and complete your own academic resilience plan.
Winter Wellbeing
This time of year can feel particularly challenging when its darker and colder outside, so if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or low in mood know your Mental Health and Wellbeing team are here to support you with all of your health and wellbeing needs throughout your time at Edge Hill. They offer emotional and practical support and can also help you access other services that may be relevant to you, such as counselling, Student Life and even external services. There are lots of great self-help resources such as Togetherall available in addition to appointments available at Ormskirk and Manchester St James’.
Mental Health at Manchester St James’
A Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners is available for bookable appointments, for initial assessments, and pre-agreed counselling sessions at Manchester St James’ on Thursday’s at Manchester St James’.
Date | Time | Format | Mental Health and Wellbeing Appointments at Manchester St James’ |
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Thursday 5 December | 10am-4pm | In Person | Contact Mental Health and Wellbeing to book |
Thursday 12 December | 10am-4pm | In Person | Contact Mental Health and Wellbeing to book |
Thursday 9 January | 10am-4pm | In Person | Contact Mental Health and Wellbeing to book |
Spotlight on Your Study Spaces
Think you know Catalyst inside out? Test your powers of observation in our Spot the Study Space Difference Competition! On the first four Mondays of December, we’ll be posting weekly photo challenges that could help you win a £25 EHU food voucher – perfect for a cosy winter treat. And if you’re planning to visit Catalyst over the winter break, make sure you’re up to date with the festive opening times and plan your study session before you set out.
How to Enter:
Throughout December, your Student Advisors will be sharing two almost identical images of a festive study space in Catalyst on Instagram. In each cosy carousel post there will be five differences between each study space image, and all you need to do is slide in our DMs and tell us:
- The five differences – has anything shifted, appeared or disappeared?
- Your student number – to be eligible to enter the prize draw!
The great part is every correct entry you submit across the four posts will be pooled into a grand prize draw, giving you multiple chances to win!
Ask Us @Catalyst
If you need any further information, support or signposting then Catalyst Helpdesk are always here for you. You can contact them direct via the physical Helpdesk, on the ground floor of Catalyst, or virtually via email, phone and via the online knowledge base and live chat in AskUs.
However you join us this December we look forward to supporting you to make this winter the season you conquer your studies with confidence.
Although each year’s campaigns will vary slightly, the overall aim of #SleighYourStudies is to support you through those dark, winter days when deadlines are looming and assessments are on the horizon.
We aim to achieve this by sharing and signposting to:
Start strong, shine bright and plan for success with New Year, New UniSkills!
January can often feel like the bleakest month of the year, as the twinkly lights begin to disappear don’t let your motivation fade along with them. UniSkills will be waiting on the other side of your winter break to welcome you back and prepare for the year ahead.
Whether you’ve upcoming assessments, deadlines, dissertations or just feel overwhelmed by everything you want to achieve this year – UniSkills has something for you! So join us this January to get a head start on your studies and make this your best year yet!
Rediscover your study spark with New Year, New UniSkills!
New Year, New UniSkills will return in January 2025
January will be here before you know it, so take the time now to plan ahead and decide how you’d like to kick off your new year so you can unwind and enjoy your winter break, confident you’re set up for a successful 2025!
Save the Date: Special Edition Workshops
Save the date and reserve your spot now for one (or both!) of our exclusive New Year, New UniSkills workshops. These workshops are designed to help you identify your unique strengths as a student and create a personalised set of effective study strategies.
Date | Time | Format | Workshop |
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Tuesday 7 January 2025 | 12-1pm | Online | Study Smarter in 2025 |
Thursday 9 January 2025 | 12-1pm | Online | How to be a Successful Student |
Academic study resolutions
Set your new year study intentions and find inspiration from your Student Advisors as they welcome you back on 2 January by sharing their personal academic study resolution in a new Instagram Reel. Be sure to follow us on @EHULibrary Instagram as we will also be inviting you to join the conversation and share your own goals and study resolutions by using #NewYearNewUniSkills.
UniSkills Toolkits
Unlock your potential with UniSkills Toolkits, your go to online resources for building your academic skills at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
UniSkills Toolkits are interactive, expertly crafted learning resources, each focusing on a specific academic skill or topic. Developed by your knowledgeable Academic Skills Advisors in collaboration with academics, professional colleagues and Edge Hill students, your toolkits are designed to be accurate, accessible and engaging. Whether you’re wanting to sharpen your academic reading, writing and critical thinking, master referencing, or build resilience, there’s a toolkit tailored just for you!
Get organised with LinkedIn Learning
Discover endless opportunities with LinkedIn Learning! As an Edge Hill University student, you can enjoy free, unlimited access to a vast library of training courses on creative, business and personal development topics. Start with our Getting Organised learning path, carefully curated by your Student Advisors, featuring practical courses like Getting Things Done and One-Minute Habits for Success to enhance your organisational skills for the year ahead.
And if you’re eager to grow your tech skills, check out our TechSkills pages to access a range of quick guides to Microsoft Office and Adobe applications, create engaging posters, discover free software and many more resources to help you succeed.
Meet your academic skills support teams: UniSkills and SpLD
We’re the friendly faces you’ll encounter, both in person and online, through a range of support channels dedicated to helping you thrive and achieve your full potential during your time at university. If you’ve already connected with us, you might know a bit about who we are and how we can help. But if not, now’s the perfect time to dive in, learn more about what we do, and meet the exciting new members of our UniSkills and SpLD teams!
Reading for pleasure
Take care of your wellbeing this winter by exploring your Reading for Pleasure Collection. Alongside a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, we’ll be sharing our specially curated reading lists to help you study happier, smarter and support your mental health. Visit the ground floor of Catalyst to browse the collection in person, or dive into our eBooks and audiobooks anytime using the Libby app.
We hope you’ll join us in January and enjoy taking part in everything we have planned. Together, let’s prepare for an exciting new year filled with growth, achievements and of course – impeccable referencing!
Although each year’s campaigns will vary slightly, the overall aim of New Year, New UniSkills is to welcome you back after the winter break and give you the tools and motivation to plan for success!
We aim to achieve this by sharing and signposting to:
- Specially designed UniSkills Workshops to help you set effective goals and develop positive study habits
- Your Student Advisors will share their study resolutions and goals for the coming year
- Support available from Catalyst specialist teams, including UniSkills, TechSkills, Careers and many more!
Get set for academic success with
Ready, Set, Revise!
We understand that exams and assessments can be a particularly stressful part of your studies, which is why we’ve designed a package of support to help you keep calm, get collected and prepare for academic success.
Ready, Set, Revise is our biannual campaign ahead of your core assessment periods each spring and summer. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your revision strategies, perfect your exam techniques or foster more positive study habits UniSkills can help you navigate your assessments with confidence.
Get ready for an assessment season of success with Ready, Set, Revise!
#ReadySetRevise will return spring 2025
Supporting summer assessments!
Ready, Set, Revise will return at the end of July to support you in preparation for any summer assessments.
We’ve got an exciting line-up of activities to support you in preparation for your summer assessments. From interactive Instagram stories to insightful blogs and useful online resources, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved!
On the blog: Dealing with academic feedback
Student Advisor Lauren will be sharing her advice about how to deal with, and respond to, academic feedback, a follow on from our earlier How to Get the Most Out of Your Assignment Feedback blog. You will also be able to join Student Advisor Amelia throughout the campaign week as she summarises some great key points from our most popular blogs in a bite-sized series of Instagram carousel posts.
And in case you missed them, we’ll be collating and sharing a selection of useful blogs here to see you through the summer assessment period:
It’s all happening on Instagram!
Make sure you’re following our Library and Learning Services Instagram for reels, resources and more. Across the week, we’ll be sharing Instagram story templates where you can fill out and share your study ‘favourites’, from your go-to study snack to what’s on your revision playlist, to help maintain your study motivation.
Your Student Advisors will be sharing their own answers to help inspire you and all you need to do is screenshot the blank version, fill it in, and don’t forget to tag your favourite study buddy!
You can also revisit our Instagram Live ‘Study with Me’ session to help you stay focused during your revision. Enjoy 30 minutes of uninterrupted study time to finally get that task ticked off your to-do list!
Exam preparation
We’ve reviewed and revamped our exam preparation webpages to include new content and resources, including editable revision timetables! Prepared by your Student Advisors, choose from six different styles to find the one that suits your study habits best. You’ll find digital and print options, making it easy to customise your revision schedule to fit your needs. Whether you prefer a minimalist design or a more detailed planner, there’s something for everyone.
Reading for pleasure
Reading for pleasure can be a great way to relax and recharge and Library and Learning Services have curated a Libby – Summer of Fun and Festivals reading list to enjoy during your downtime. We’ve also added lots of new books to your ‘Reading for Pleasure Collection’, located on the ground floor of Catalyst.
Why not let us know what’s on your summer reading list? Snap a photo and share it with our team tagging @EHULibrary and #EHUSummerAssessment.
Additional support
And remember, if you start to feel overwhelmed there is plenty of support available on the Student Wellbeing pages,. This includes free, unlimited access to Togetherall, where you can find help with issues like sleep difficulties, feeling low, stressed or coping challenges. Togetherall is here to help you gain support, take control, and feel better.
Unlock your potential with UniSkills
And finally, do not forget that, UniSkills is here to help you every step of the way, throughout summer, and we wish you the best of luck with your summer assessments!
Welcome to Ready, Set, Revise!
We’ve an exciting line up of activities to support you with your upcoming assessments and exams this April. From live study sessions to memory boosting games, reassuring blog posts and interactive workshops, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved!
Date | Time | Format | Workshop |
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Monday 15 April | 11:15am-1pm | In Person | Visit UniSkills at the Student Life Arch in the HUB |
Tuesday 16 April | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and chat to UniSkills at Commuter Breakfast in Creative Edge |
Wednesday 17 April | 12-1pm | Online | Book on UniSkills Effective Exam Preparation Workshop |
Thursday 18 April | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and chat to UniSkills at Commuter Breakfast in Creative Edge |
Friday 19 April | 10am+ | Online | Take a break and read the latest UniSkills Blog |
Monday 22 April | 11:15am-1pm | In Person | Visit UniSkills at the Student Life Arch in the HUB |
Tuesday 23 April | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and chat to UniSkills at Commuter Breakfast in Creative Edge |
Wednesday 24 April | 1-2pm | Online | Join us on Instagram for a live study with me session |
Thursday 25 April | 8-9am | In Person | Drop-in and chat to UniSkills at Commuter Breakfast in Creative Edge |
Friday 26 April | 12-1pm | Online | Book on UniSkills Effective Exam Preparation Workshop |
Visit UniSkills at the Student Life Arch
Join your Student Advisors and Campus Connectors at the Student Life Arch and pick up some FREE brain-boosting study snacks to help you power through your revision, or coursework writing. You will also have chance to test your referencing skills in our mind bending memory game! How well do you know EHU Harvard? Will your name make the top of the leader board? This is your chance to show off your skills and maybe even take away a prize!
- Monday 15 April | 11:15am-1pm | Student Life Arch, HUB | Drop-in
- Monday 22 April | 11:15am-1pm | Student Life Arch, HUB | Drop-in
Get in the zone with an Instagram live ‘Study with Me’ session
Let’s conquer those tasks together! Join us over on Library and Learning Services Instagram for a live ‘Study with Me’ session to supercharge your productivity with some dedicated space to focus. Whether you’re hitting the books from the comfort of Catalyst, or your kitchen table on your laptop or mobile device, we’ve got you covered. Tune in to the @EHULibrary channel and tap the profile image to immerse yourself in 30 minutes of uninterrupted study time.
- Wednesday 24 April | 1pm | @EHULibrary Instagram
On the Blog: Mastering Feedback and Student Stories
Your Academic Skills Advisor, Helen, will be taking you on a journey into proactive feedback strategies to help you build your skills and navigate your assessment period with confidence.
You’ll also be able gain valuable insights from our Student Advisors, who will be sharing their own inspirations and experiences about how, where and when they study most effectively.
You Said, We Listened!
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce we are revamping your Exam Preparation pages ready for exam season. We’ll be adding new content and resources, including editable revision timetables!
We understand the importance of effective time management during exam season so, with the help of your Student Advisors, we are creating customisable revision timetables to help you plan your study sessions with ease.
*New content due to go live week commencing 18 March 2024
Rise and Shine with UniSkills
Start your day right by swinging by Creative Edge for a complimentary hot drink, breakfast item and catch up with UniSkills. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about how UniSkills can support you in developing your academic skills, get answers to any burning revision questions you may have, or simply meet some of the team!
- Tuesday 16 April | 8-9am | Commuter Breakfast, Creative Edge | Drop-in
- Thursday 18 April | 8-9am | Commuter Breakfast, Creative Edge | Drop-in
- Tuesday 23 April | 8-9am | Commuter Breakfast, Creative Edge | Drop-in
- Thursday 25 April | 8-9am | Commuter Breakfast, Creative Edge | Drop-in
Effective Exam Preparation Workshop
Book your place on our popular Exam Preparation UniSkills Workshop and discover essential tools and techniques for revision, task prioritisation, and more. We’ll cover the importance of planning your time, tips to beat procrastination and proven methods to enhance your subject recall. This is an ideal session for students seeking to optimise their exam preparation and boost their academic success. Don’t miss out!
- Wednesday 17 April | 12-1pm | Bookings open soon
- Friday 26 April | 12-1pm | Bookings open soon
All that is left to do now is mark your calendars, map out how you’ll be joining us and get ready and get set to unlock your full potential this assessment period. And don’t forget that UniSkills are here to help you every step of the way and, of course, wish you the best of luck!
Additional Support
If you require any additional support with your assessments, such as exam modifications, make sure you’ve let the Inclusion Team know by Monday 25 March 2024. Even if you’ve received modifications prior to joining Edge Hill you will still need to complete exam modifications with us to continue receiving similar adjustments at university. If you’re not sure if you are eligible for exam modifications, you can speak to the Inclusion team to discuss what you might need.
And remember, if you do begin to feel like everything is getting a little too much for you there is lots of support available on the Student Wellbeing pages, including free, unlimited access to Togetherall. Whether you’re struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or unable to cope, Togetherall can help you get support, take control and feel better.
Your teams of knowledgeable Academic Skills Advisors and Student Advisors write lots of really useful blogs to help you explore and develop your academic skills and to learn more about a range of different topics. We’ve collated a couple of useful blogs for you below to read more about tried and tested revision techniques and study strategies:
How to Get the Most Out of Your Assignment FeedbackStudent Advisor ‘A Day in the Life’: Part 1Student Advisor ‘A Day in the Life’: Part 2 Student Advisor ‘A Day in the Life’: Part 3Student Advisor ‘A Day in the Life’: Part 4Although each campaign will vary slightly, the overall aim of Ready, Set, Revise is to support you in preparation for your upcoming exams and assignment submissions.
We aim to achieve this by sharing and signposting to:
- Relevant revision techniques and stress-busting strategies to ace your assessments
- Tools and resources to boost your mental motivation, academic resilience and to submit with confidence
- Support available from Catalyst specialist teams, including UniSkills, Wellbeing and many more!
Competitions
Library and Learning Services often run fun competitions and/or offer prize draw incentives when seeking feedback on our services and support throughout the academic year. We promote the more fun competitions through our social channels, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, and any invitations to provide feedback tend to be sent via your edgehill.ac.uk email.
The information in the drop-down boxes below outline the terms and conditions for each competition and/or prize draw and when you enter any of these initiatives you are agreeing to play by these rules. So, you can think of this page as the rulebook for all the fun stuff!
As part of our Sleigh Your Studies campaign we’ve set you a challenge to Spot the Study Space Difference in a series of almost identical images launching every Monday in December over on the @EHULibrary Instagram grid. The following lists the terms and conditions for this particular initiative:
- Only current Edge Hill University students are eligible to enter the prize draw and claim any prizes.
- The competition opens at 11am on Monday 2 December 2024 and closes at 11:59pm on Friday 27 December 2024.
- Students need to correctly identify all five differences in at least one of the spot the study space difference Instagram carousel posts to be eligible to be entered into the prize draw.
- Entries will only be accepted via Instagram direct message and must contain:
- All five correct differences
- Your student number
- All correct entries for all spot the difference posts will be entered in to the same prize draw.
- The winner will be picked at random from a prize draw and contacted by Friday 10 January 2025.
- The winner will be contacted via their Edge Hill student email address and will receive an email from an official @edgehill.ac.uk email address.
- The prize is a £25 EHU Food voucher, which can be redeemed on the Ormskirk campus.
- For any winners studying at Manchester St James’ or at distance we will discuss alternative prizes to the value of £10 at point of contact.
- All prizes are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
- Prizes must be claimed by 5pm on Friday 7 February 2025.
- If the winner cannot be contacted, or the prize is not claimed by the deadline above, the winning entry will become null and void and a re-draw may take place.
As part of our Getting Started With UniSkills pre-entry programme of support, we invite students who attend our online workshops to provide feedback on what you thought about the session(s) you attend. On completion of the short feedback survey you also have the option to enter an optional prize draw. The following lists the terms and conditions for this particular initiative:
- Only students enrolling at Edge Hill University January / February 2025 are eligible to enter the prize draw and claim any prizes.
- Prize draw entry opens at 8am on Monday 16 December 2024 and closes at 11:59pm on Friday 27 December 2024.
- Only one entry per student, per online workshop will be eligible to be entered into the prize draw.
- The winner will be picked at random from a prize draw and contacted by Friday 10 January 2025.
- The winner will be contacted via their Edge Hill student email address and will receive an email from an official @edgehill.ac.uk email address.
- The prize is a £10 EHU Food voucher, which can be redeemed on the Ormskirk campus.
- For any winners studying at Manchester St James’ or at distance we will discuss alternative prizes to the value of £10 at point of contact.
- All prizes are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
- Prizes must be claimed by 5pm on Friday 7 February 2025.
- If the winner cannot be contacted, or the prize is not claimed by the deadline above, the winning entry will become null and void and a re-draw may take place.
UniSkills have created a suite of interactive online toolkits to help you develop your skills and understanding of topics such as referencing, being critical and academic integrity. As part of our ongoing evaluation of our digital learning resources we will be introducing a feedback survey to our newer toolkits. As a thank you for providing your feedback there will be an option to enter your details into our bi-annual prize draw and these are the terms and conditions for this particular initiative:
- Only current Edge Hill University students are eligible to enter the prize draw and claim any prizes.
- Entry is open all year round, prize draws are made twice a year and you will be automatically entered into the next available prize draw.
- Entries for each draw will close at 11:59pm on 30 November and 11:59pm on 31 May and will re-open on 1 December and 1 June each year for the next 6-month period.
- Only one entry per student in each 6-month period will be entered into the prize draw.
- The winner will be picked at random from all eligible entries and contacted within 14 days of each draw.
- The winner will be contacted via their Edge Hill student email address and will receive an email from an official @edgehill.ac.uk email address.
- The prize is a £10 voucher of your choice.
- The winner can request any voucher they like but we must be able to purchase the voucher via one of the following options:
- Online as an eVoucher (e.g. Morrisons)
- On or within walking distance from the Ormskirk Campus (e.g. Bloom and Brew)
- Prizes can also be donated to a charity of your choice (e.g. The Trussell Trust)
- Prize winners are encouraged to opt for an ethical, sustainable and/or local company – join us as we try our best to help save the planet!
- All prizes are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
- Prizes must be claimed within 28 days of being contacted via email from an official @edgehill.ac.uk email address.
- If winners cannot be contacted, or prizes are not claimed by deadline indicated above, entries will become null and void and a re-draw may take place.