Class timetables: Summer 2024
Our summer classes run from 27 May to 22 July.
Our various advisers each run different series within the overall timetable.
Each series is colour-coded to help you identify it.
To browse by a specific adviser type (e.g. international student advice, maths advice, effective learning advice), visit our team page and choose the relevant adviser.
Dissertation Classes for College of MVLS and College of Science and Engineering
Dissertation Classes for College of SocSci and College of Arts & Humanities
Past classes
These classes were scheduled during semester 1 and 2.
Use the Moodle links to find lecture slides, class recordings, and other resources.
New versions of these classes will also run next academic year.
Past classes - For all subjects
Academic Community Workshops (for International Students)
This particular course will be led by the team of Effective Learning Advisers for International Students.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=27830
| Title | Description |
| Planning to get the most from your studies | Developing skills to effectively plan your time to complete assignments and study effectively wihile maintaining work-life balance. |
| Becoming a Critical Reader | Developing skills to analytically read and evaluate academic texts. |
| Reading for Structure | Developing skills to identify the structure of academic texts to better understand them and enhance your writing. |
| Reading for Language | How we can use our academic reading to develop and strengthen our academic writing, style and tone. |
| Creating Context in Essay Writing | How to effectively contextualise and frame your academic work to strengthen its coherence and argumentation. |
| Demonstrating Authority in Writing | Explores why and how to demonstrate your authority and credibility in your work to produce convincing assignments. |
Academic Citizenship (for International Students)
This particular course will be led by the team of Effective Learning Advisers for International Students.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=27830
| Title | Description |
| Transitioning to Academic Study @UofG | How to successfully transition to new academic institutions by better understanding expectations and some strategies for effectively managing change. |
| Becoming an Academic Reader | Strategies for effective academic reading to enhance learning, including how to select reading, manage reading time and read evaluatively. |
| Ownership of Knoweldge and Avoiding Plagiarism | Explains the definitions of plagiarism at the University of Glasgow and how to avoid plagiarism in academic work. |
| Understanding and Preparing for Assignments | How to effectively understand and fulfill assigment requirements |
| Introduction to Being Critical | What does it mean to be critical and analytical in academic work and how to achieve this. |
| Academic Discourse | Explains academic discourse and discusses how to identify the ways your academic community communicates. |
Dissertation Classes (for International Students)
This particular course will be led by the team of Effective Learning Advisers for International Students.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=15181
| Date | Time | Session Title | Description | Building | Room |
| Tue 16th Jan | 17:00-18:00 | An Introduction to Doing a Disertation | This class introduces students to key features and requirements of dissertations as well as their benefits. | James McCune Smith | 743 (Lecture Theatre) |
| Wed 17th Jan | 14:00-15:00 | Writing a Research Proposal | This class looks at the purpose, structure and key content of research proposals, which are often required before beginning a dissertation or other extensive research project. | James McCune Smith | 743 (Lecture Theatre) |
| Tue 23rd Jan | 17:00-18:00 | Developing your Research Methods | This class discusses how to select the most appropriate methodology for your dissertation. | James McCune Smith | 743 (Lecture Theatre) |
| Wed 24th Jan | 14:00-15:00 | The Supervision Process | This class outlines core aspects of working with a dissertation supervisor, looking at expectations on the students and supervisors, and how to make the most of this relationship. | James McCune Smith | 743 (Lecture Theatre) |
| Tue 30th Jan | 17:00-18:00 | Starting the Literature Review | This class looks at how to start searching for literature on your research topic, the key features of literature reviews, and ways to find the 'gap' in the research that you are contributing to. | James McCune Smith | 743 (Lecture Theatre) |
Graduate Numeracy
This particular course will be led by the Maths Adviser.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 14th Feb 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lecture 1 |
Are you applying for jobs? Graduate Numeracy tests (which are also called numerical reasoning tests) are used by many employers as part of the recruitment process for jobs and internships. The lectures are targeted at students who have done little or no maths in their degree, to give them the skills and the confidence needed to tackle the types of questions that arise. The tutorials will be a chance to practice the skills demonstrated in the Graduate Numeracy session or to bring along any questions you have about the content. You should bring your own laptop or device with you. |
James McCune Smith Building 407 |
| Fri 16th Feb 12:00 - 13:00 |
Tutorial 1 | Clarice Pears Building 101 | |
| Wed 21st Feb 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lecture 2 | James McCune Smith Building 407 | |
| Fri 23rd Feb 12:00 - 13:00 |
Tutorial 2 | Clarice Pears Building 101 |
Maths Drop-Ins (for any UofG student)
> Moodle page for Maths & Stats advice - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140
| Date | Time | Venue | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2nd April | 14:00-15:00 | On Zoom |
Maths advice during the exam revision period No booking required |
| Wed 3rd April | 15:00-17:00 | James McCune Smith 734 | |
| Thu 4th April | 14:00-15:00 | On Zoom | |
| Tue 9th April | 14:00-15:00 | On Zoom | |
| Wed 10th April | 15:00-17:00 | James McCune Smith 734 | |
| Thu 11th April | 14:00-15:00 | On Zoom | |
| Mon 15th April | 14:00-16:00 | All in James McCune Smith 734 | |
| Tue 16th April | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Thu 18th April | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Fri 19th April | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Mon 22nd April | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Tue 23rd April | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Thu 25th April | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Fri 26th April | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Mon 29th April | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Tue 30th April | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Thu 2nd May | 14:00-17:00 | ||
| Fri 3rd May | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Wed 8th May | 15:00-17:00 | ||
| Thu 9th May | 14:00-16:00 | ||
| Mon 13th May | 14:00-16:00 |
Past Classes - Colleges of MVLS / Science & Engineering
Science Dissertation Writing
This particular course will be led jointly by the Effective Learning Advisers for MVLS and for Science & Engineering.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12843
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2nd Nov 14:00 - 15:00 |
Your Dissertation from Beginning to End | This class examines what the whole dissertation process looks like, from choosing a title to handing in your finished product. | Adam Smith Building 916 | |
|
Mon 6th Nov |
Writing a Literature Review | This class will explore the process of finding and critically analysing journal articles, as well as how to incorporate academic literature into your writing. | Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Hub 584 | |
| Thu 9th Nov 14:00 - 15:00 |
Developing a Methodology | We outline things to consider when designing your research methods and discuss how to write your methods chapter. | Adam Smith Building 916 |
|
| Mon 13th Nov 11:00 - 12:00 |
Presenting your Findings | This class looks at the most effective way of discussing your data and writing about your results in the context of your field. | Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Hub 584 |
|
| Thu 16th Nov 14:00 - 15:00 |
Editing and Proofreading | The class looks at the stages of editing and proofreading that you need to complete in order to achieve a polished and professional dissertation. | Adam Smith Building 916 |
|
Science Writing: Advanced Criticality
This particular course will be led jointly by the Effective Learning Advisers for MVLS and for Science & Engineering.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10315
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 |
Sourcing Evidence from the Literature | We will look at how to get the most out of academic databases, and what to look for when sourcing evidence from the literature. | Adam Smith Building 916 |
| Mon 23rd Oct 11:00 - 12:00 |
Critical Reading | This class explores the next stage of critical analysis: reading your sources. We look at the questions you should ask and ways of keeping your records organised. | Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Hub (new building) 584 |
| Thu 26th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 |
Writing a Critical Review | In this class, we focus on how to structure and write a critical review of a single study. | Adam Smith Building 916 |
| Mon 30th Oct 11:00 - 12:00 |
Writing a Literature Review | This class looks at putting together a review of several studies that address a common topic. | Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Hub (new building) 584 |
Science Communication: Beyond Essays and Dissertations
This particular course will be led jointly by the Effective Learning Advisers for MVLS and for Science & Engineering.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12927
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3rd Oct 10-11 |
Academic presentations | This class covers designing and delivering an academic slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint. | St Andrews 202 |
| Tue 10th Oct 10-11 |
Academic posters | We'll look at some academic poster examples, as well as how to present one at an event (either in-class or at a conference) and how to manage audience questions. | St Andrews 202 |
| Tue 17th Oct 10-11 |
Presenting data | This class looks at making tables and figures clear, and techniques to deconstruct dense visual data to highlight the most important parts to your audience. | St Andrews 202 |
| Tue 24th Oct 10-11 |
Defining your audience | We'll look at the different levels of science literacy you might expect across audiences (peers, experts, public), and how to cater to those differences. | St Andrews 202 |
| Mon 30th Oct 3-4 |
Persuasion, argumentation, and rhetoric | This class looks at techniques to communicate the meaning of data - e.g. analogy, demonstration, infographic, common misunderstanding, etc. | St Andrews 202 |
| Fri 3rd Nov 3-4 |
Q&A Online Live session | This live Q&A session will be an opportunity to ask any outstanding questions that you have about the different types of scientific communication or the main principles of effective communication. |
Stats for Scientists
This particular course will be led by the Statistics Adviser.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 4th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 | Introduction to R - Part 1 | This session introduces R and R Studio. Have a look at the "Downloading R and R Studio" video below before class starts (see Moodle link above). | James McCune Smith 639 |
| Wed 11th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 | Introduction to R - Part 2 | This session will introduce more complex functions and various plotting capabilities. | James McCune Smith 639 |
| Wed 18th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 | Descriptive Statistics | This session covers measures of central tendencies, dispersion, and position. | James McCune Smith 639 |
| Wed 25th Oct 14:00 - 15:00 | Probability | This session covers the basic rules of probability, discrete probability distributions, and continuous probability distributions. | James McCune Smith 639 |
| Wed 1st Nov 14:00 - 15:00 | Hypothesis Testing | This session will cover defining the null and alternative hypotheses, and deciding which probability distribution suits different situations. | James McCune Smith 639 |
| Wed 8th Nov 14:00 - 15:00 | Simple and Multiple Linear Regression | This class uses various R functions to generate a best fit line to pairwise ordered data, and then also generate a more complex linear model. | James McCune Smith 639 |
Academic Development
> Moodle page for this series - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10317
| Title | Description |
| Lectures, labs, and tutorials | We discuss how to approach your classes in a strategic way so that you get the most out this valuable time with your lecturers. |
| Working in groups | Group work is an integral part of many degree courses. This class will show you how to get the most out of assessed and informal group work. |
| Exam revision strategies | We will show you the best revision strategies, and how to combine them to the best effect in the weeks before an exam. |
| Avoiding procrastination | Procrastination is normal! But this class will help if you feel that it is getting in the way of your studies. |
Science Writing: Fundamentals
> Moodle page for this series - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10316
| Title | Description |
| Planning and structuring an essay | A well structured essay will ensure that your writing is clear and concise with logical flow. In this class, we'll look at how to plan your essay and structure your argument. |
| Lab report writing | A lab report usually follows a standard format, with each section of the report fulfilling a unique job. We'll work through these sections and tell you what the expectations are for each. |
| Reflective writing | In many science degrees (particularly in clinical subjects) you are required to reflect on your practice and communicate your learning. We'll look at how to write reflectively for an academic audience. |
| Referencing and plagiarism | This class will show you how to cite according to the University's requirements so that your writing is professional and credible. |
Past classes - College of Social Sciences / Arts & Humanities
Essay Writing
This particular course will be led jointly by the Effective Learning Advisers for Social Sciences and for Arts & Humanities.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10314
| Date | Time | Class | Class Description | Building Name (in-person class)/ Zoom Link (online class) |
| Wednesday 17th January | 12:00-13:00 | Understanding ILOs & interpreting essay questions | This class covers the importance of ILOs (Intended Learning Outcomes) and how to deconstruct and interpret essay questions. | Molema Building 109 (Main LT) |
| Wednesday 24th January | 12:00-13:00 | Planning & researching your essay | This class focuses in planning and researching your essay, including identifying academic literature and incorporating evidence into your essay. | Molema Building 109 (Main LT) |
| Wednesday 31st January | 12:00-13:00 | Building your argument & structuring your essay | This class focuses on building your essay's argument and how to structure your essay around your central argument. | Molema Building 109 (Main LT) |
| Wednesday 7th February | 12:00-13:00 | Referencing & Editing your essay | This class discusses how and why we reference in academia, and how to edit and review your essay. | Molema Building 109 (Main LT) |
| Wednesday 14th February | 12:00-13:00 | Using sources & analysing arguments | In this workshop, you will use an academic journal article or book chapter you are reading to practice your critical reading skills by analysing the author's arguments. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
| Wednesday 21st February | 12:00-13:00 | Planning your essay | In this workshop, you will deconstruct, interpret, and draft a plan/structure to answer an essay question you are working on. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
| Wednesday 28th February | 12:00-13:00 | Referencing your sources | In this workshop, you will practice referencing sources and evidence in the referencing style you use in your course(s) of study. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
Undergraduate Dissertations
This particular course will be led jointly by the Effective Learning Advisers for Social Sciences and for Arts & Humanities.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2464
| Date | Time | Class | Class Description | Building Name (in-person class)/ Zoom Link (online class) |
| Tuesday 30th January | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's research topic & question | This class focuses on first finding a dissertation topic and then turning this topic into a research question you can answer in your dissertation. | Adam Smith Business School & Postgraduate Hub 587 |
| Tuesday 6th February | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's literature review | This class focuses on the literature review: what it is and its purpose within your dissertation. | Adam Smith Business School & Postgraduate Hub 587 |
| Tuesday 13th February | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's methodology | This class focuses on the methodology: what it is, what the difference is between methods and methodology, and how to write about, explain, and justify your methodology. | Adam Smith Business School & Postgraduate Hub 587 |
| Tuesday 20th February | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's argument | This class explains how to construct a convincing argument that answers your research question. | Adam Smith Business School & Postgraduate Hub 587 |
| Tuesday 27th February | 12:00-13:00 | Linking your chapters together | This class explains how to ensure your argument connects and links all of your dissertation chapters together. | Adam Smith Business School & Postgraduate Hub 587 |
| Tuesday 5th March | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's literature review | In this workshop you will practice mapping your research to write a better literature review using articles and/or book chapters you are working or planning to work with. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
| Tuesday 12th March | 12:00-13:00 | Your dissertation's methodology | This workshop will give you a space to think about the elements of a strong methodology and discuss these with peers, giving you a framework to organise the information of your methodological chapter. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
| Tuesday 19th March | 12:00-13:00 | Linking your chapters together | This workshop will help you find and express the connections between your different chapters using your dissertation plan. | For more details and to sign up to attend this workshop, click here. |
Mastering Academic Writing
> Moodle page for this series - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12516
These sessions are pre-recorded and available to watch at any time via the Moodle link above.
| Session Title |
| Explaining Yourself in Writing |
| Grammar in Writing |
| Sentence Structure in Writing |
| Logic and Flow in Writing |
| Formality in Writing |