Welcome to the Study Café Skills Programme for Arts Faculty Students!

Join us for a series of engaging and informative sessions designed to enhance your academic skills and wellbeing. Delivered by the DSEP team and staff and students from across the Faculty, these sessions cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to careers advice and intercultural training. Whether you’re looking to improve your study techniques or seeking support for your wellbeing, our programme offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you thrive on your academic journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers.

Making the Most of Lectures

Wednesday 2 October 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Reece Goodall (Faculty of Arts/SMLC) and Bethan Davies (ECLS)

Often, it's hard to know what to do in a lecture - being talked at for an hour may seem daunting, so how can you maximise that time to your benefit? In this session, lecturers and students discuss their experiences of lectures, and offer some practical advice on how to prepare before, during and afterwards to make your lecture experience a useful one.

Making the Most of Seminars

Wednesday 16 October 3-4pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Nancy Jiang (ECLS), Kerry Gibbons (SMLC) and Bethan Davies (ECLS)

Unlock the full potential of your seminars! This session will demystify what seminars are and provide you with practical strategies to maximise their benefits. Learn how to effectively engage and participate in seminars, and how seminars complement your lectures. Join us to enhance your study experience and make every seminar count.

Demystifying Assessments

Wednesday 13 November 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Lydia Plath (History) and Dr Sacha Hepburn (Faculty of Arts/History)

Assessments are an inevitable fact of university life - but, faced with essays, presentations, creative tasks, forum engagement and a whole other host of styles, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to turn in strong work. This session aims to demystify assessments, presenting practical advice on assessment types and offering tips on how to effectively engage with your assessment material.

URSS Arts Showcase

Wednesday 20 November 2-5pm, Agora

Delivered by Wendy Hunt (URSS Coordinator) and Arts URSS students

Join us in the Agora for a showcase, celebrating our students who've undertaken the Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS) and learning how to get involved yourself. We'll hear from Wendy Hunt, the URSS coordinator, about the scheme, and some of our Arts students will present their research. We've got guests from external organisations who want to work with students, and we'll have staff members keen on supervising projects.

The Craft of Research

Wednesday 27 November 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Hita Unnikrishnan (SCFS)

We often talk about research, but what does it mean, and how can students take part? This session explores research, and showcases how students can engage with research, and do so effectively.

Making the Most of Feedback

Wednesday 15 January 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Bing Lu (Faculty of Arts)

Transform your feedback into a powerful learning tool! This session will guide you on how to effectively interpret and utilise the feedback you receive on your assignments. We’ll cover both the emotional and practical aspects, helping you to grow academically and personally. Join us to turn every piece of feedback into a stepping stone for success!

Arts Careers and Opportunities Fair

Wednesday 29 January 11am-3pm, Agora

From advice about future careers and boosting your employability to working alongside your studies and turning your passion into a business, this Fair will showcase the huge variety of support available and opportunities you can take part in at Warwick and beyond.

The Art of Presenting

Wednesday 5 February 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Reece Goodall (Faculty of Arts/SMLC)

Do you find standing up in front of a group intimidating? In this interactive session, we'll explore how to be an effective presenter, how to tackle nerves and audience questions, and how to engage your audience throughout.

Tailor Your Degree to Your Interests

Wednesday 19 February 1-2pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Marta Guerriero (GSD) & Dr Zoe Pflaeger Young (Student Opportunity)

Warwick is an institution full of opportunities - the options on your degree, societies and sports clubs, departmental roles, events and extra-curricular sessions and so much more - so how can you choose what will benefit you most? This interactive session asks how you can use the opportunities on offer to position yourself for whatever comes next.

Becoming a Global Student

Wednesday 26 February 2-3:30pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by the Intercultural Training team

Join this workshop to get familiar with the concepts involved in intercultural communication. Through a range of discussions and interactive activities, you will begin to explore your own cultural attitudes, as well as reflect on your own experiences. By the end of workshop, you will have taken a step, big or small, towards your personal development and future employability.

Arts Module Fair

Wednesday 5 March (time TBC), Agora

We're thrilled to present the second Faculty module fair, offering you the opportunity to speak with staff across the Faculty about potential optional modules you may select. The Fair will also showcase some of the wider opportunities you can pursue alongside your degree, including work placements and entrepreneurship.

Making the Most of Peer Revision

Wednesday 30 April 2-3pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr Reece Goodall (Faculty of Arts/SMLC)

Preparing for exams and assessments is something every student will have to do, but how can you maximise your revision to make sure you feel prepared? This session explores revision techniques, offering advice and support on revision strategies that may lead you to a productive exam season.

Exam Readiness

Wednesday 7 May 1-2pm, FAB 2.25

Delivered by Dr David Lees (Dean of Students) and Dr Damien Homer (Wellbeing)

As we get into the swing of exam season, it's easy to forget to look after yourself. In this session, Dr David Lees and Dr Damien Homer discuss the importance of wellbeing and self-care, and offer some practical tips and advice to support yourself during your exams and beyond.