Centre for Academic Success, Birmingham City University

13/06/2017

**GREAT EVENT FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS**
Employability Bootcamp: Stand out from the Crowd - for First Years

Wednesday 14th June 2017, 10:00 - 15:00.
City Centre Campus - Curzon Building, Room C101

Reaching the end of your 1st year? Then you need to start planning out the next couple of years and identify how to boost your chances of getting your dream job when you graduate. Join us for this 1 day interactive workshop where we will look at:

What do employers really look for?
What makes a graduate employable?
How can you increase your chances of getting a graduate level job?
How do I start planning for the future?
Will a placement year help me and how do I find one?

Spaces are limited so book your free place at this event now.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-bootcamp-for-1st-years-cc-curzon-building-room-c101-bcu-careers-and-employment-tickets-33211091268

**Lunch and refreshments will be not provided**

Employability Bootcamp: Stand out from the Crowd - for First Years Wednesday 14th June 2017, 10:00 - 15:00 City Centre Campus - Curzon Building, Room C101 Reaching the end of your 1st year? Then you need to start planning out the next couple of years and identify how to boost your chances of gettin...

17/05/2017

Considering a career in education but want more information? There is a Spotlight on teaching event in Curzon C101 on Friday 19th May at 12:30-13:30.

During this session you will:

Find out more about teaching as a career
Is it right for you? Explore skills, qualities and experience that are valuable for teaching
Compare different pathways into teaching

Book your place here: https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Spotlight-On-Teaching-and-Education

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17/05/2017

Currently, the following tutorials are available for Thursday 18th May 2017:

*English/Academic Writing*
Maggie Gibson: 10:00
Richard Jones: 10:00
Stephen Waskowycz: 11:00, 14:00, 14:30
Emma Wileman: 10:00, 11:00, 11:30

*Maths*
Rob Cade: 09:00-10:30
Maggie Gibson: 10:00

*Computing/Project Management*
Jahangir Ahmed: 10:00, 12:30-15:30

*Computing/Programming*
Rob Cade: 09:00-10:30

To book a tutorial, go to: http://bcu.iinsight.org

16/05/2017

Available tutorial appointments for tomorrow:

*English/Academic Writing*
Emma Wileman: 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30

*Personal and Professional Development*
Elaine Winters: 12:30

*Computing/Programming/Project Management/Maths*
Jahangir Ahmed: 10:00-15:30
Rob Cade: 09:00-10:30

To book a tutorial, go to: http://bcu.iinsight.org

16/05/2017

** RUNNING TODAY (16TH MAY) **
Writing a Winning Personal Statement workshop in Seacole 324 at 13:30-14:30.

During this session you will:

Consider what employers are looking for in personal statements
Explore your key skills and strengths, and how to write about these convincingly
Practical tips for structuring your statement

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-a-winning-personal-statement-cs-seacole-room-324-bcu-careers-and-employment-tickets-33205937854

During this session you will: Consider what employers are looking for in personal statements Explore your key skills and strengths, and how to write about these convincingly Practical tips for structuring your statement

16/05/2017

Also running tomorrow (17th May) is a 'Pitch Yourself to Employers: Boost Your Confidence' session (12:30-13:30 in Curzon C237).

This is a practical workshop where you will learn how to make a positive, lasting impression on a potential employer. We will share hints and tips to support you with your pitch to ensure that you make the best impression possible.

During this workshop you will:

Learn how to speak to employers with confidence
Understand how to make to most of video interview software in order to sell your strengths to an employer
Develop further skills in, telling a story and building an effective network

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pitch-yourself-to-employers-boost-your-confidence-cc-curzon-building-room-c237-bcu-careers-and-tickets-33206644969

This is a practical workshop where you will learn how to make a positive, lasting impression on a potential employer. We will share hints and tips to support you with your pitch to ensure that you make the best impression possible. During this workshop you will: Learn how to speak to employers with...

16/05/2017

Are you due to finish your course this year? Would you like to stay ahead of the competition by learning how to market yourself effectively to an employer?

Sign up to this session, due to run on Wednesday 17th May, 13:00-14:00 in Curzon C221, where you’ll discover how to:

Write a successful CV
Produce a great covering letter
Write an effective application form

Book your place here: https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Producing-Effective-CVs-Applications-and-Covering-Letters

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15/05/2017

There is a Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo session on Thursday 18th May, 10-11:30 in Curzon C261. There are 25 places in this session. This is a free hands-on computer lab provided by the Centre for Academic Success.

It will cover:

The 9 stage qualitative research process
An Activity
Stage 8.1: Primary analysis
Stage 8.2: Category formation
Using Nvivo: Loading files; Selecting text and creating nodes; Creating sets; Creating relationships; Creating and exporting models; and Exporting your analysis
Stage 8.3: Theory generation

Book your place here: https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Qualitative-Data-Analysis-using-NVivo-3

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11/04/2017

Introduction to Statistics using SPSS Course!
Date: Thursday 20th April
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: City Centre, Curzon Building C255

This is a whole day training course provided by the Centre for Academic Success. It will cover:

Introduction to quantitative data analysis and SPSS
Parametric statistics in SPSS
Nonparametric statistics in SPSS
An activity
More details are available from here.

Delegates should be familiar with introductory use of Excel and basic concepts in descriptive statistics - please see this course.

Students please note: Due to high numbers of students booking places on previous courses but failing to attend you will be required to provide the name of your personal tutor. If you fail to attend without a valid reason your tutor will be informed and you may be barred from attending future courses.

To book a place/for more information, visit: https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Introduction-to-Statistics-using-SPSS-Course-1

03/04/2017

Dissertation summary support workshop: Doing and writing up your dissertation.
Date: Friday 7th April 2017
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: City South Seacole 322

This will cover all areas of doing and writing up your dissertation:

Section 1: Introduction, topics and proposals 

Section 2: Planning, scheduling and organising

Section 3: Academic writing

Appendix 1: Literature reviews

Section 4: Supervisors and stress

Section 5: Putting it all together

Appendix 2: Referencing

For more information and to book you place, go to: https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Dissertation-summary-support-workshop-Doing-and-writing-up-your-dissertation-1

01/04/2017

Introduction to Statistics using SPSS Course!
Date: Thursday 20th April
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: City Centre, Curzon Building C255

This is a whole day training course provided by the Centre for Academic Success. It will cover:

Introduction to quantitative data analysis and SPSS
Parametric statistics in SPSS
Nonparametric statistics in SPSS
An activity
More details are available from here.

Delegates should be familiar with introductory use of Excel and basic concepts in descriptive statistics - please see this course.

Students please note: Due to high numbers of students booking places on previous courses but failing to attend you will be required to provide the name of your personal tutor. If you fail to attend without a valid reason your tutor will be informed and you may be barred from attending future courses.

22/03/2017

A 'Revision and Exam Techniques' session is running tomorrow (Thursday 23rd March 2017). This workshop looks at the different stages of exam preparation, revision techniques and how to manage your time in the exam. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to pick up useful tips.
Location: C204
Time: 12:00-13:00

https://icity.bcu.ac.uk/Event/Revision-and-Exam-Techniques-6