BA Seminar Series
Transitional and study skill seminars for BA students!
We devised a seminar series to support your transition into college. We hope they address critical topics at key times for you as you try and get your head around your academic course and college life. If there are other seminar topics that we haven’t thought of that might be useful do let us know and we will do our best to build them in.
All the seminars will run at lunchtimes in the Newman Building from 1.10-1.50pm. No booking is required (but it is first come, first served). For further information on any of the seminars below please contact elena.gamble@ucd.ie
Seminars for 2012-13
Wednesday 21st November 1.10pm-1.50pm, Theatre O Newman
- Need some study tips for upcoming exams? This short seminar by Feargal Murphy will give you some helpful tools to maximize how you study so you are well prepared for your exams. Revise WISE! Practical tips on preparing for your exams
- If you missed Feargal's lecture - his presentation can be found here
Tuesday 23rd October 1.10pm-1.50pm, Room A105 Newman
If you are living away from home for the first time you might find this a useful seminar to attend. Top tips on living well away from home! - managing budgets, new housemates etc.
Wednesday October 3rd, 1.10pm-1.50pm, Room E114 Newman
- This latest seminar will help you develop your critical thinking skills and will help you with learning to form an informed opinion about what you are studing: Critical Thinking - Forming an Informed Opinion
- If you missed this seminar you might find Dr Suzanne Guerin's powerpoint presentation useful - Critical Thinking Powerpoint Presentation
Tuesday September 25th, 1.10-1.50pm, Room A105 Newman
You are invited to attend a short lunchtime seminar delivered by UCD Careers Development Centre specifically for Arts students: Exploring Your Options? Find out why Employers Hire Arts Graduates
Delivered by UCD Careers Development Centre
Thursday 20th September, 1.10-1.50pm Theatre M
- More on Blackboard - 'how to' session on various features of Blackboard
- If you missed this session but still need help with Blackboard, there are online learning tutorials here that you might find useful.
Thursday 13th September, 1.10-1.50pm Theatre 1
- The first seminar for this year will be held on Thursday Sept 13th - College Culture! Helpful tips on managing your transition into college All welcome!
- If you missed this seminar then presentation and notes accompanying the presentation can be found here - College Culture! - Powerpoint Presentation College Culture! - notes accompanying presentation
Seminars for 2011-12
Semester 1:
Thursday Nov 24th, 1.10-1.50pm Room F102
- How to study smarter! Practical tips on preparing for your college exams: Need some study tips for upcoming exams? This short seminar by Feargal Murphy will give you just that – helpful tools to maximize how you study so you are well prepared for your exams.
Semester 2:
Thursday April 5th, 1.10-1.50pm Room C110
- Revise Wise! Practical tips on preparing for your exams Another short seminar by Feargal Murphy to help you with final exam revision and preparation.
- Feargal's presentation seminar slides can be found here.
Thursday April 12th, 1.10-1.50pm Room C110
- Stress Buster! Managing your stress levels at this busy time : Having trouble managing your stress levels? This short seminar will introduce you to how to cope in a healthy way with stresses of college life and exam time. Delivered by Dr Louise McHugh, UCD School of Psychology. Thursday April 12th, 1.10-1.50pm Room C110
