Groups and Workshops
If you’re looking to get ahead with your self-development, The Bothy runs a variety of free workshops and drop-in skills sessions throughout the year, delivered by staff from our Professional Service and Academic teams. Some workshops take place in The Bothy’s workshop space, and some are delivered online via Webex. You can find the current schedule by scrolling down to the calendar at the bottom of The Bothy’s home page on Brightspace.
Face to Face Workshops on Campus
Check The Bothy calendar on Brightspace for scheduled times and just turn up to The Bothy 5 minutes before the start time!
Note taking
Note taking
Unsure of how to take notes during lectures? Or the best way to use them when preparing for assignments and exams? From information about different types of note taking, to finding the style that works best for you, this 45-minute workshop will set you up with the skills required to take effective notes during your studies.
Planning academic writing
Planning academic writing
Wondering how to tackle your first assignment? This 45-minute workshop on planning academic writing is full of advice on how to get started. From tips on how to unpack an assignment question, to guidance on creating a clear plan, this workshop will prepare you for getting your assignments underway.
Writing academically
Writing academically
Does the thought of writing academically fill you with dread? Perhaps you want to know how to write an introduction and conclusion, or how to use academic language in an assignment? If so, this 45-minute workshop is packed full of tips and tricks to help you tackle academic writing with confidence.
Managing your time
Managing your time
This 45-minute workshop delivers a tonne of useful strategies to help kick start your learning journey. From advice on how to study in a way that works best for you, to tips on how to manage your time effectively, this workshop is sure to have you feeling prepared and motivated.
Recorded Wellbeing Workshop links
Our popular wellbeing workshops have been turned into recorded videos and made available for you to watch online, on demand. Many include resources and self-study materials for you to work through too. They can all be found within the Wellbeing area of The Bothy on Brightspace.
And if you’re someone who knows they need a nudge, we also schedule a variety of these recorded webinars within our Bothy calendar as a suggestion for your diary.
For 1-1 support with your mental health and wellbeing, please e-mail wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk to speak to our Wellbeing team.
Other events on Campus….
Meeting times for all our study groups, peer groups and drop-in sessions can be found on the calendar and new student members are always welcome. Please e-mail thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any queries! Some further info on our regular offering is below:
Maths Drop-in
Maths Drop-in
Struggling with a numeracy/maths problem? Maths lecturer Susan Imray holds a maths drop-in session in The Bothy on Campus on Thursdays from 2pm-3pm. For more information, email thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk.
Thursday Club
Thursday Club
Thursday lunchtimes, 12pm - 2pm, in the The Bothy on Campus
A social gathering for students to support each other, provide peer to peer support and coaching. Or just come along for a quiet lunch break and enjoy one of our crafting activities in a calm space.
Remember- we won’t make you be sociable if you don't want to be, you can just come along and be kindly ignored. :-)
Read Aloud Group
Read Aloud Group
Do you need to practise reading and speaking in English? Come along to our Read Aloud group for students looking to develop their English language skills. We choose a text to read together, then chat about it. If you can bring a laptop that would be fantastic, but if not please still come along!
We have two groups meeting at The Bothy on Campus: e-mail thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk to find the right group for you.
Care Experienced Student Study Group
Care Experienced Student Study Group
Are you a care experienced student? Would you like to study with others who have shared similar experiences? Come along to our study group on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm - 3pm at The Bothy on campus.
For more information, email thebothy.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Yoga in the Sports Hall
Yoga in the Sports Hall
Lunchtime yoga session open to all UHI staff and students.
Join Fee Salmond-Smith on Tuesdays for lunchtime yoga in the Sports Hall- an enriching flow to make you empowered and strong: from 12 – 12.45pm.
- The sessions will be weekly
- Suitable for beginners and experienced
- The sessions will be a combination of seated and some simple and effective standing postures.
- Yoga mats are provided and changing rooms are available