Learn > Develop > Succeed
The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development.
Take a look at the Life Tools 2024-2025 programme to find out what topics are coming up. Watch the to find out more.
Upcoming Life Tools Talks
The details of the talks are updated weekly. Over the vacation students can access the resources on the Life Tools Blackboard organisation
| Name | Date & Time | Location |
| Bouncing back from setbacks | Wednesday 5.2.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Edith Morley, 230 |
| Studying in a second language | Wednesday 5.2.25, at 14:00-14:45. |
Online and in person: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley, room 230 |
| Learner’s mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Thursday 6.2.25, at 14:30-15:00 |
Online |
| Imperfect Perfectionism | Thursday 06.2.25, at 13:00-13:45. |
Online |
| Ignite your motivation: Keep learning | Wednesday 12.2.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Palmer G03 |
| Learner’s mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Wednesday 12.2.25, at 14:30-15:00 |
Online |
| Focusing or forgetting? | Thursday 13.2.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| Ignite your motivation: Keep learning | Wednesday 26.2.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Palmer G03 |
| Mental health mini-series: Understanding low mood | Wednesday 26.2.25, at 15:00-15:30 |
Online |
| Confidence: "I can" and "I will," | Thursday 27.2.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Thursday 27.2.25, at 14:30-15:00 |
Online and in person: Edith Morley, 257 |
| Emotional intelligence | Wednesday 05.3.25 at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| Mental Health mini-series: Understanding loneliness | Wednesday 05.3.25 at 15:00-15:30 |
Online |
| Mindfulness for exam prep | Thursday 6.3.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: The Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| The learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Thursday 6.3.25, at 14:30-15:00 |
Online |
| Getting a good night's sleep | Wednesday 12.3.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: Palmer G03 |
| Mental health mini-series: Managing boundaries | Wednesday 12.3.25, at 15:00-15:30 |
Online |
| Stressed? Learn ways to maintain your health | Thursday 13.3.25 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: The Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Thursday 13.3.25 at 14:30-15:00 |
Online |
| Prepare for exams: Evidence-based revision techniques | Thursday 19.3.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: The Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
| Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done | Thursday 19.3.25, at 14:30-15:00 |
Online |
| Managing uncertainty: Adapting to change | Thursday 20.3.25, at 13:00-13:45 |
Online and in person: The Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) |
Find out more on the Life Tools Brochure.
Enrol on the Life Tools programme on Blackboard
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You can go to the Life Tools Blackboard organisation to access the online resources (recordings of the talks, handouts, and bite-size videos). Once you enrol on The Life Tools organisations, come out of that page and go back to organisations to select Life Tools.
The Life Tools webinars/talks are delivered online (via Teams) and on-campus (hybrid - both online and in-person), allowing as many students to attend as possible. Most webinars/talks are around 45 minutes in duration, including time for questions about the topic. The learners mindset series is 30 minutes in duration. The programme is open to all students. You can enrol on the Blackboard organisation to access resources and receive weekly emails with the details of upcoming webinars/talks.
Life Tools is also on and . Follow for talks, expert tips and advice.
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