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Digital skills are about how you handle, present and communicate information and content using digital tools and platforms. This includes problem-solving, innovation and the creation of digital content and media, both academically and professionally.

Here you can explore the live workshops the Centre for Academic Success has to offer over the next couple of weeks on the theme of Digital skills. 


Friday 4th April 2025

Charts and graphs in Excel

Learn how to showcase your findings using the appropriate chart, and to amend chart elements to edit the design and layout. This workshop will also teach you how to apply a logarithmic scale and error bars, and how to export your charts to other documents.

 Bay Campus
 Friday 4th April 2025
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, Excel, charts

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a series of charts and graphs

Tuesday 8th April 2025

Formatting your Thesis

Well-presented work gets higher grades. This hands-on workshop will teach you all the tips and tricks to get the most from Microsoft Word. You will learn how to meet academic standards and to give your work a professional edge.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 8th April 2025
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 well-presented work, timesaving-tips, professional finish

Sign up to session 6 of 6
A happy student with a well presented document

Friday 11th April 2025

Poster design in PowerPoint

Want to design professional quality posters to grab your audience’s attention? This workshop shows you how to create effective academic posters, ensuring information is readable from an appropriate distance.

 Bay Campus
 Friday 11th April 2025
 10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 digital skills, PowerPoint, poster design

Sign up to this workshop
a poster design mocked up on a notice board