Faculty ESE
Provision specifically for postgraduate Engineering students
The sessions below will all appear on student timetables:
For students who started their programmes in September 2025
Preparing a Proposal: Wednesday 18th February, 15.35-16.25, Harrison 106
Making Use of Sources: Friday 27th February, 10.35-11.25, Laver LT3
Writing your Literature Review: Friday 6th March, 9.35-10.25, Harrison 170
For students starting their programmes in January 2026
We will be delivering four bespoke workshops that you will find in your timetable. Topics include: Introduction to English language skills for postgraduate study, technical writing, data commentary, and communication competencies. Later in the term we will be providing drop-in sessions for your individual questions.
Academic Writing for Science
This course, which comprises 7 sessions, is suitable for students on all science programmes at the university and at all degree levels.
- Effective Writing Strategies
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Jan 26th 2026 - Developing Use of Source Material as Evidence in Writing
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Feb 2nd 2026 - Caution and Mitigation in Writing
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Feb 9th 2026 - The Literature Review
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Feb 16th 2026 - Sentence Clarity and Coordination
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Feb 23rd 2026 - The Research Report
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Mar 2nd 2026 - Criticality and Style
11:35 - 13:25, Mon Mar 9th 2026
In addition, students in ESE are welcome to enjoy the courses in our reading and writing skills suite as well as our speaking and listening skills courses.
For more individualised guidance and feedback please visit: One-to-one support and Writing Cafes
