ƵSkills@Sheffield

Develop your study skills at the University of Sheffield using our “how to guides” for all students.

The Diamond

University skills

Resources to develop your approach to learning including balancing your wellbeing and workload, engaging and collaborating with your academic community, and communicating your research findings appropriately.

University skills resources

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Research skills

Resources to develop your skills at all stages of the research process including information searching, reading, critical thinking and research methodology.

Research skills resources

Student in library

Academic writing skills

Resources to help you at all stages of the writing process, including effective planning, developing an academic argument using and referencing sources through to proofreading and formatting.

Academic writing resources

Student studying

Assessment and exam skills

Resources to help you revise, develop exam skills and avoid unfair means.

Assessment and exam skills resources

Students with laptops

Digital skills

Resources on the apps, software and digital tools available to enhance your learning and creativity, and appropriate use of Generative AI in your studies.

Digital skills resources

Classroom

Maths and statistical skills

Resources to help you build your maths and stats skills including data visualisation and numerical reasoning.

Maths and statistics resources

University skills support services

Academic Skills (301)

Attend our  workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.

Ƶ Skills, Maths and Statistics

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

Ƶ our wide range of Academic language, literacy and communication skills services including  1:1s, workshops, short courses and faculty specific resources. 

Short courses, workshops and 1:1s

University Library

Ƶ our workshops, tutorials and guides to develop your research skills, critical thinking, and digital creativity. Access subject specific information resources and specialist support. 


Resources, workshops and tutorials 

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Ƶ Skills A to Z

Use our A to Z list of pages to quickly find the information you need.
A to Z
 

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