University Centre Weston: Headstart 2026

Sign up for our friendly Headstart workshops designed to give you a boost in HE skills and help you get to know UCW!
About this Event

Join us for our 2-day workshop, designed to give you a 'head start' in HE skills and get to know University Centre Weston!

Day 1 – Getting Started & Feeling Prepared
Wednesday 8 July

Day 1 is all about helping you settle in and feel confident about how university learning works. You’ll meet staff and students, learn what to expect academically, and find out how UCW will support you.

You’ll explore:

• What lectures are like and how to take useful notes
• Reading, research and writing for university assignments
• Getting organised before your course starts
• Meeting your lecturers and other students on your course
• Boosting motivation, memory and managing your time
• Understanding support, inclusion and reasonable adjustments
• Student services, wellbeing support and managing money

Day 2 – Building Confidence, Balance & Study Skills
Thursday 9 July

Day 2 focuses on looking after yourself while studying and building the skills you’ll use throughout your course. You’ll also learn how to use UCW’s digital and library resources.

You’ll explore:

• Wellbeing, resilience and finding a healthy study‑life balance
• Managing stress and staying positive during your studies
• Thinking critically and reflecting on your learning
• Using the library and online resources confidently
• Essential digital skills for studying at UCW
• Making the most of feedback, group work and peer support
• Reflecting on what you’ve achieved and planning your next steps for September

We encourage you to attend both days; you will need to book a separate ticket for each day.