If you are set an assessment where you have only two, five or ten minutes to deliver a presentation, that’s a micro-presentation! If you have delivered a presentation at university you’ll know that academic presentations typically require you to explain a problem or a research question in a compelling way, offering recommendations or results, and […]
Does formatting your documents in Word give you a headache? Could your PowerPoint presentations look more professional? Perhaps you wonder if you’re using Excel in the most effective way? If you feel less than positive about your Microsoft 365 skills, then a visit to our Microsoft 365 Courses web page will set you on the right […]
Imagine it now… you’re in front of the interview panel and they have asked about your knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. You might seek to assure them, saying “Oh yes… I have great Word and PowerPoint skills, and can analyse data using Excel…”, but how can you actually demonstrate that? Simple. Show prospective employers that […]
Make Ally your new best friend! Blackboard’s Anthology Ally tool enhances accessibility of learning materials in your modules, offering you a choice of formats to match your preferences, needs, and devices. With Ally, you can choose the format that suits you best, whether it’s downloading a PowerPoint presentation to read as a PDF, listening to […]
Do you only want to watch the films that the big distributors want you to see? Or do you want to choose – for free – more eclectic films that have made cinematic history, or find videos and films that will help with your learning? If yes, then Kanopy is your thing. It’s free as […]
Now you can demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the key digital skills that they require. Pass exams in Microsoft Office applications and achieve ‘Microsoft Office Specialist’ (MOS) certification. Microsoft Office is the world’s number one office productivity software and is used in most companies around the world. When applying for jobs you can […]
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Whether you want to strengthen your CV, earn course credits, or simply impress your mates on your next holiday – why not try learning a language with the UWLP? The UWLP (University-Wide Language Programme) is an ideal opportunity for you to broaden your horizons, and pick up a new skill that sets you apart from […]
Who is BoB? Where do we find him? How will he help us with our studies? All of these questions can be answered with one click. Welcome to BoB. The Who’s & What’s of BoB BoB (or Box of Broadcasts, to give it its proper name) is a resource which can be accessed by all […]
Are you frustrated with your typing skills or lack of? Fed up with how long it takes to type a short paragraph of text? Learning to type accurately… at speed… without looking at the keyboard is known as touch typing. It’s a great skill to acquire. Touch typing saves you a lot of time, and […]