StudySkills@Sheffield

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

Workshops & Appointments

Explore a range of workshops and appointments to develop the essential study skills, research, maths and statistics skills that will underpin your learning at university.

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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.

Research skills

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

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.

Assessment and exam skills

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

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.

Maths and statistical skills

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

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How to Succeed at Sheffield

Information on how to navigate StudySkills@Sheffield and key pages to begin your journey.

How to succeed at Sheffield

Study 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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