Bridging the gaps: Getting academic ready for uni

At the Skills Hub we know it can be challenging to make the move to university, so we are offering a week of pre-arrival live online workshops in September! We have also put together some resources for new students to help making this transition easier.

We asked our students:

"Which five academic skills would have helped you feel more prepared and confident in my first semester and year?"

Based on their answers, we have designed a short online course which aims to demystify, reassure and accelerate your academic readiness before your course begins. In addition to building a pool of useful resources, we will be delivering live and interactive online sessions.

About Bridging the gaps 2026

The online workshops and events run from September 14 to 18.

The workshops cover fundamental academic skills such as research, reading and writing. There are also afternoon workshops (from 14:30 to 15:30) designed for students studying courses which involve maths, including Engineering, Economics, Finance, Nursing, and Sports Science.

In addition to the workshops, the Q&A events will be an opportunity to ask lecturers, professionals and our student partners about the specific areas of interest.

Students walking in front of a sign for the Skills Hub

Workshop and Q&A schedule

Monday 14 September

  • 12:20-13:30: How to use My Digital Tools (My Brighton, My Studies, VLE)
  • 14:30-15:30: How to conquer fractions

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10:30-11:30: Disability and Learning Q&A
  • 12:20-13:30: How to research and reference
  • 14:30-15:30: How to 'function' with functions

Wednesday 16 September

  • 10:30-11:30: Wellbeing Q&A
  • 12:20-13:30: How to read academically
  • 14:30-15:30: How to rearrange equations
  • 16:30-17:30: Using AI to support your studies

Thursday 17 September

  • 12:20-13:30: How to write academically
  • 14:30-15:30: How to understand indices
  • 16:30-17:30: Studying in the UK (Q&A for international students)

Friday 18 September

  • 12:20-13:30: How to 'be' at uni - self advocacy, building resilience, introduction to university life
  • 14:30-15:30: How to thrive on a maths course (Q&A)

Sign up for Bridging the gaps 2026

The online workshops and events run from 14 to 18 September 2026. You can sign up and access the resources now at the link below, to help you make the best start at university.

 

Sign up for Bridging the gaps 2026


 

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