During Connect and Reflect Week, take advantage of the variety of activities and workshops to support you in your learning, including offers from Study Skills, The Library and much more!
Activities and Workshops
| Activity/Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Academic School activities | Morning | Various |
| Study Skills: Academic Writing Programme “Criticality? What’s that?” If this is a question you find yourself asking, then this Study Skills class is for you. We will explore what criticality actually is (hint: it’s not being insulting) and how best to incorporate it into your own writing. In addition, we will cover the concept of plagiarism and how to avoid it. | 1pm | Online |
| Activity/Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Global Citizen 2.0 Belonging and Connectedness #RGUFriends Sofa Talks event | 10am | Innovation Hub Sir Ian Wood Building |
| LibrarySearch: Discover our collections | 11am-11.30am | Online |
| Careers: In Conversation with… Employers | 1pm – 4.30pm | Online |
| Activity/Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Library – Beyond Google: Uncover the Timesaving Secrets of Online Searching | 10am-11am | Online |
| Library – Harvard Referencing Bootcamp | 11am-12pm | Library Level 5 |
| Study Skills: Academic Writing Programme “Criticality? What’s that?” If this is a question you find yourself asking, then this Study Skills class is for you. We will explore what criticality actually is (hint: it’s not being insulting) and how best to incorporate it into your own writing. In addition, we will cover the concept of plagiarism and how to avoid it. | 6pm | Online |
| Activity/Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Library – From Lost to Legend: Navigate your information landscape like a pro! | 10am-11am | Online |
| Careers: In Conversation with… Current Students | 12pm-12.30pm | Online |
| Careers: In Conversation with… Staff/RGU Union | 2pm-2.30pm | Online |
| Library – Harvard Referencing Bootcamp | 2pm-3pm | Online |
| Activity/Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Support Services | 11am-11.30am | Online |
| Library – RefWorks Masterclass: Organise your citations like a pro! | 3pm-4pm | Online |
Library
The Library also has 1-1 appointments, both online and in person. Book your appointment on the Library calendar. You can also take a look at their workshops calendar.
RGU SPORT
Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing is really important and Connect and Reflect Week is the perfect opportunity to try out something new! Please check RGU SPORTs social media channels for additional information on activities during this week.
ResLife
Follow @ResLife_RGU on Instagram for an exciting competition!
RGU:Union
Please check the Student Union’s social media channels for information on activities during this week.
On-demand content
| Content | Description |
|---|---|
| Student Guidance on the use of AI | Link to a resource explaining generative AI and exploring its role in your studies. |
| RGU Academic Regulations | Link to RGU’s Academic Regulations – where you can familiarise yourself with policies such as student conduct procedure. |
| Student and Applicant Forms | Link to various student form and applications, including information on FIT TO SIT policy. |
| Good Conduct: Getting it Right as a Student | Video discussion around how to succeed as a student, and how to avoid pitfalls such as academic and non-academic misconduct. |
| Getting to Know Your Support Services | Link to suite of videos introducing various RGU Support Services. |
Read Aimee’s blog about how to make the most of Connect and Reflect Week for more inspiration on what to get up to in the next few days!