About this workshop
This workshop offers your students the opportunity to develop and apply their research skills at Newcastle University Library, ideal for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are completing coursework, NEAs or an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
A typical session includes:
- A short guided tour of the University Library
- A taught session covering research skills, reading skills and referencing (approx. 45 minutes long, but can be adjusted upon request)
- Independent research time using our resources
Suitable for: Key Stage 5
Subjects: All (including EPQ)
Duration: Half a day to 1 day
Maximum number of students: 40
Minimum number of students: 5
Please note, we have varied space capacity throughout the year. If you plan to bring a larger group of students, we may need to offer you more than one workshop to accommodate all of your students.
Book this workshop
Once your booking form has been received, a member of the Education Outreach Team will be in touch to confirm whether your chosen date is possible, or will aim to offer alternative dates. To help you plan your visit please take a look at our Risk Assessment.
Once your dates are finalised, we will email you to confirm your booking. Please refer to our 2025-26 availability when completing your form.
No study skills workshops are available
21st December 2026 to 15th January 2027
19th April 2027 to 28th May 2027
This is due to the University exam periods.
Limited study skills workshops are available with a maximum of 30 students per workshop
21st September 2026 to 11th December 2026
25th January 2027 to 25th March 2027
This is due to the high demand on Library facilities from our University students.
Study skills workshops are available (subject to demand)
1st September 2026 to 18th September 2026
18th January 2027 to 22nd January 2027
30th March 2027 to 16th April 2027
31st May 2027 to 16th July 2027
