Reading and understanding information
Strategies to keep on top of your reading by skim or speed reading large volumes of text to judge relevance, and then reading actively to understand and retain information and make clear notes. With further guidance on reading in a second language, and reading images.
Skills development opportunities
Academic Skills Centre (301)
Attend our workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.
English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)
Develop your reading into writing skills including effective and critical reading and note-taking techniques with our short courses and workshops.
University Library
Develop active reading techniques, understand how to read a journal article and join our Reading for Diversity reading group sessions.
Resources, workshops and tutorials
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