The first installment of our new series of workshops, Moving on to Extended Academic Writing, takes place today. This set of workshops is to support students about to embark on their first extended writing assignment (over 5000 words), either as Honours or taught PG students.

Today’s session, ‘What to Write About’, looks at:

• the context for your writing
• an appropriate area of research to write about
• your previous perspective in a source review /  literature review / research proposal
• types of extended writing – extended essays, reviews or reflective journals
• approaches to research and finding resources

When: Tues 8th April (today!), 3.30pm – 5.00pm.

Where: Library Quiet Space (upstairs).

Email learningsupport@gsa.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Tuesday 12th November

Writing an Extended Academic Essay

Room 303, 6 Rose St, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Workshop 8: Editing and Proofreading

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Wednesday 13th November

CV Bootcamp

Student Support Offices, 30 Hill St., 10am-12pm

The session will explore all aspects of writing and presenting a professional CV for the creative industries.

Applying to Teacher Training Information Session

Lecture Theatre, Barnes Building, 2.15pm-3.45pm

This session is a must for anyone applying to a PGDE course this year. Come along and find out about courses, key dates, deadlines and how to write your personal statement.

Top Tips for Writing Winning Proposals

Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Bourdon Building, 4pm-5pm

From understanding funders/opportunity providers’ ‘hook’ to structuring a great proposal, this session will uncover the mysteries of proposal writing.

Thursday 7th November

English Language Use for Academic Writing

Library Quiet Space, 3.15pm-4.45pm

Workshop 4: Editing and Cohesion

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Tuesday 22nd October

Writing an Extended Academic Essay

Room 303, 6 Rose St, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Workshop 5: Integrating your reading into your writing

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Wednesday 23rd October

5 Simple Steps to Build your Personal Portfolio

Bourdon Building, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, 4pm-5pm

With so many graduates in the market how do you make yourself stand out? This session will discuss how to enhance your CV, portfolio and experiences.

Thursday 24th October

NEW! English Language Use for Academic Writing

Library Quiet Space, 3.15pm-4.45pm

Workshop 1: Working with Key Language

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Tuesday 15th October

Writing an Extended Academic Essay

Seminar Room, Barnes Building, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Workshop 4: Planning your structure for writing.

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Wednesday 16th October

Learning in the English Language at GSA

Seminar Room, Barnes Building, 3pm-4.30pm

Workshop 4: Lectures and Note-Making

Getting to Grips the with the Creative Industries

Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Bourdon Building, 4pm-5pm

Discover how to effectively research the creative industries. Who are the main employers, how to you enter the industry and what skills/experience do employers really want?

Tuesday 8th October

Writing an Extended Academic Essay

Room 303, 3rd Floor, 6 Rose Street. 3.30pm-4.30pm

Workshop 3: Beginning Your Research

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Wednesday 9th October

Tea and Talk: A Career in Art Therapy

Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Bourdon Building, 1pm-2pm

Caroline Christie, an established Art Psychotherapist is coming to GSA to give a short presentation and Q&A on a career in art therapy. Come along and find out what  type of training, experience and opportunities are available for this career. Open to all. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.

Learning In the English Language

Seminar Room, Barnes Building, 3pm-4.30pm

Workshop 3: Academic Reading Skills

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Graduating this year…..don’t panic… plan!

Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Bourdon Building, 4pm-5pm

This session is for anyone who is unsure about their graduate options. Come along and discover a simple career planning tool that will help you identify what your options are and plan your launch from GSA.

Tuesday 1^st October

Writing an Extended Academic Essay

Room 9, (opposite FoCI), Mackintosh Building, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Workshop 2: developing a thesis, structuring a synopsis, and beginning your research

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Making the Most of Your Degree Course

Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Bourdon Building, 4pm-5pm

Careers session on how to ensure that you get the most from your degree programme.

Wednesday 2^nd October

Learning in the English Language at GSA  

Seminar Room, Barnes Building, 3pm-5pm

Workshop 2: Academic Writing Skills

More information on our workshops series is available here.

Thursday 3^rd October

CV Bootcamp

30 Hill St, 10am-12pm

Careers session to explore all aspects of writing and presenting a professional CV for the creative industries.