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Acquire new skills and qualifications. From Outlook 101 to Emergency First Aid work, these workshops are your key to unlocking your full potential. We are committed to making valuable workshops accessible to all students. We prioritize affordability by working diligently to subsidize ticket prices.

⬇️Navigating Team Meetings: A How-to Workshop⬇️

By the the of the workshop you will be learn how to

• Start your meetings effectively

• Define Clear Meeting Objectives and Agendas

• Enhance participation and engagement

• Manage time effectively during a meeting

⬇️The Power of Active Listening⬇️

In this workshop you will learn about 

• The importance of active listening

• Empathy vs Sympathy

• Developing 6 listening strategies used by Samaritans

• Signposting at Loughborough university

⬇️Masterclass in Essay Writing⬇️

By the end of this masterclass you will be able to:

• Break down your essay brief into manageable sections

• Find relevant journals and articles for your research

• Structure your essay effectively

• Write critical arguments

⬇️The Wellbeing Award⬇️

The Art of Brilliance STUDENT WELLBEING AWARD is a 6-hour programme comprising 6 modules, each mapped against the building blocks that enable human flourishing; Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health [the internationally recognized PERMAH model]

The STUDENT WELLBEING AWARD is designed to complement your academic programme of study. It has a deliberately light touch. The aim is to deliver a fun and interactive programme that includes a host of practical and do-able wellbeing strategies that are applicable both at university/college, home, and life beyond.

For more info about the content and objectives, visit Wellbeing award for Students | Art of Brilliance

Discover effective study techniques, time-management hacks, and free resources to excel in your courses. Stay ahead of the curve with insights tailored for university success.

Mindmapping

If you're more of a visual learner, there's this cool technique called mind mapping you might wanna try. It's like doodling your thoughts! Start with a word smack dab in the middle of a blank page – that's your main idea. Then, jot down other important stuff and connect 'em to that central word. Keep branching out with related ideas.

Why bother, you ask? Well, it's all about how our brains work. Mind maps help us understand and remember stuff better. Plus, they show the big picture of how everything's connected.

Here's how you do it:

1. Grab a piece of paper (or use an online tool like Mural).

2. Write your main topic in the middle, like “child development.”

3. Connect main ideas (like chapters) to it, such as “developmental stages.”

4. Add sub-ideas branching off from there, like “Sensorimotor,” “Preoperational,” and so on.

Pro tip: Use different colors and even draw if it helps jazz up your map!

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