Think Space
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Workshops and events to help you reach your full potential.
What is Think Space?
Think Space is an initiative that brings together a wide range of development opportunities offered by different departments at Brookes in one place. Explore the activities below to discover opportunities to excel in your studies and get the most out of your university experiences.
We hope to welcome you at Think Space events very soon.
Library searching and referencing skills
How to find real and reliable academic sources to inform your writing - and how to reference those sources correctly so you can demonstrate your learning.
See our library searching and referencing skills events
Research and writing
Discover your academic voice and develop your confidence with a wide range of sessions on academic style, effective research methods, critical thinking and more.
See our research and writing events
Mathematics and statistics
Our workshops can help build your confidence and develop your skills across maths, statistics and related software, including spreadsheets and SPSS.
See our mathematics and statistics events
Motivation and wellbeing
Being self-aware and reflective is central to success at university and beyond. We have workshops on time management and motivation, reflection, mindfulness and more.
See our motivation and wellbeing events
Employability and communication skills
The Careers Service has an extensive range of events to develop your employability. You will also find details of sessions on effective communication, presentation skills, group work and more.
See our employability and communication skills events
Digital skills and generative AI
Developing digital skills including generative AI is essential for every student at Brookes. Whether you are navigating learning technology for the first time, exploring how Gen AI is useful for research, or using unfamiliar new software, help is at hand.
See our digital skills and generative AI events
Regular events
Throughout semester 1 there are a number of weekly activities that will help you develop new skills, meet interesting people and navigate university life.
Regular research and writing events
The Academic Writing Lab
Mondays, 4.00 - 5.30pm (beginning week 2)
Think Space - JHBB G.02
A series of informal classes about effective writing and research. Come every week or visit the research and writing page for details of individual sessions.
Think Space Study Advice
Wednesdays, 12.30 - 3.00pm
Think Space - JHBB G.02
Drop in at any time on Wednesday afternoon for expert advice on effective research, writing,or learning technology.
Regular motivation and wellbeing events
Student Brunch
Mondays, 10.00 - 11.00am
Garden Room - Buckley building
Drop in for brunch to discover the Multifaith Chaplaincy and relax with other students over a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, or board game
The Conversation Cafe
Tuesdays, 5.00 - 6.30pm
Join us for big ideas, good conversation and cake! Find out more about the Conversation Cafe.
Crafternoon Tea
Wednesdays, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Garden Room - Buckley building
Find out more about Crafternoon Tea.
Regular religious and spiritual events
Find out more about regular religious and spiritual events at Brookes.
Get in touch
Think Space
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