• eTextbooks: why we are moving away from the 1:1 model

    It has been four years since three UK academic librarians, frustrated by the high prices, poor availability and restrictive licensing models for eBooks, launched the #eBookSOS campaign. You can read more abour our response to this campaign in our 2020 blog eTextbooks: what’s all the fuss about? The campaign published an Open Letter, calling on…

  • Ready, Set, Revise! for your Summer Assessments

    For our students busy preparing for their Summer Assessments, this is your reminder that the UniSkills team is still here to support you. Whether you’d like to discuss your revision worries with one of our Academic Skills Advisors in a one-to-one appointment, or discover our range of online resources on referencing, proofreading, being critical and…

  • What about summer?

    SPLD Team’s suggested summer activities If you’re currently studying or waiting to join us, there are lots of beneficial activities or tasks you could undertake during the summer months (UK Summer … 21.06 – 23.09). The SPLD advisors have gathered their thoughts to provide some quick-fire ideas for summer tasks. The list is endless but…

  • UniSkills Focus On: Statista

    Welcome back to the second blog of our UniSkills Focus On… series. This month we are looking at the business resource Statista. Statista is a world leading source of market and consumer data and statistics and is a fantastic resource for students across all programmes of study!  

  • Ready, Set, Revise! for your Summer Assessments

    For those who may have upcoming Summer Assessments, we wanted to remind you that UniSkills is still here to support you. Whether through our usual 1-2-1 appointments or wealth of online resources covering referencing, proofreading and more, there’s plenty on hand to help you prepare and continue developing your academic skills.  

  • UniSkills goes Live!

    Join us on Instagram for our Plan Ahead with UniSkills live Q&A, where your Student Advisor will be sharing their experiences of successful planning for the new academic year.  

  • Welcome Back to Your Studies from UniSkills

    A warm welcome back to all our returning students! Getting back into the flow of studying again after a break can feel exciting, but also challenging.  This year, our whole University community will be getting to grips with living our lives in new ways, whilst re-engaging in and enjoying our studies, both on and offline.…

  • A UniSkills welcome to new Manchester St. James’ students!

    Our campus at Manchester St. James’ is buzzing all year round – even more so now the new academic year has arrived. The first few weeks of University can seem a bit of a blur, with a lot of information to take on board.  This is why UniSkills is here all year round to offer…

  • Keep Calm and Submit ?

    Keep Calm and Submit Week (3rd-7th December 2018) will host an array of activities, workshops and resources to encourage students to keep calm during the assignment and exam period.☃️ Activities We have a range of fun and enjoyable activities for students to get involved with in Catalyst including a book display, colouring activities, Christmas card…

  • A Day in the Life of a Student Advisor

    Hi, I am Jade and I am currently in my 3rd year studying Nutrition and Health. I am one of five Student Advisors, working for Library and Learning Services in Catalyst. We work from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and we are here to help students along their academic journey. We can help by…