Engaging Workshops
We offer online and in-person workshops to help you learn all the skills you need to achieve your academic goals. Our workshops are open to York University students from all programs and years, and are designed to help you learn how to manage your time, study and learn more effectively, keep up with readings and course work, get the most out of your studies.
- Workshop and Events Calendar - Shared Online Calendar
- September Workshop Calendar (pdf)
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What Workshops are Offered?
Learning Skills Services workshops cover a wide range of topics to help student understand learning in university, discover their strengths and develop important study skills.
How do I Register for a Workshop?
Workshops are open to all YorkU students. Workshops are currently being offered remotely and in-person. See our workshop calendar to learn which format the workshop you are attending is in.
How do I Earn a Passport to Success?
Earn your Passport To Success by attending 8 or more different Learning Skills Workshops.
Meet Our Peers
I am UNDERSTANDING
Managing Academic Stress is my favourite workshop because we get to have great discussions with students in a safe space where they can feel comfortable sharing their concerns. We are here to provide tips and strategies we use personally as student to help them!
-Leo, Learning Skills Services Peer
I am SUPPORTIVE
Managing Academic Stress is my favourite workshop because of the realistic stress management strategies we share. As students, we understand the issues you are facing and are here to support you in balancing it all!
-Garrett, Learning Skills Services Peer
Current Learning Skills Workshops
| Workshop Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | At university, learning involves much more than just memorizing facts and figures. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation. |
| Test, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! | Do you have a test coming up? Learn tips and strategies you can use before, during, and after your test to feel prepared and confident. This workshop will also touch on strategies for answering different types of test questions and managing test nervousness. |
| Study Strategies That Work | Did you know!? Some study strategies are more effective than others! Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn (and forget...) and explore study strategies proven to work "with" our brains. |
| Group Work | Working collaboratively is a key skill for university and beyond. This workshop is designed to help you and your classmates master the art of effective group work. |
| Presentation Skills | What makes a good presentation? How do I prepare? This workshop will provide you with the essential tools you need to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. |
| Reading and Note-Taking | Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. |
| Motivation & Procrastination | New workshop coming soon! |
| Starting Off Strong | Are you new to York? This workshop explores what is expected of learners in our university environment and tips for getting off to a great start. |
| Time Management | Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. |