Learn 'how-to-do' things with our online information sessions
Get prepared for University with our 'How to' sessions!
Professional and support services staff from across the University will give you practical information and share their top tips on ‘how-to-do’ something.
Topics will include information on getting started with things like paying your tuition fees, accessing support and looking after your wellbeing, money management and staying safe at university.
You can access the 'How to' information sessions in the following ways:
Watch short videos
- PA series of short videos are available to watch on our website now
- They will provide you with a bite-sized introduction to a topic to help you get prepared for university
- All of our videos are subtitled
Join an online Q&A session
- Live online Q&A sessions are taking place Monday 19 to Friday 23 August for new postgraduate students, and from Monday 26 to Friday 31 August for all new students
- You’ll need to book your place on every session you’d like to join
- The sessions are designed to give you information on the practical aspects of starting university
- The session hosts will present to you live, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a dedicated Q&A at the end of each presentation
- Don’t worry if you can’t make it on the day! All of the presentations will be recorded for you to access online afterwards
Watch our ‘How to’ videos
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Find out how-to-do some of the tasks that will help you to prepare for university.
Join a 'How to' online Q&A session
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Join our online Q&A sessions from wherever you are in the world!