academic success

Graduate Student Certificate in Personal Wellness and Learning Skills (Learning Skills Services)

The Faculty of Graduate Studies is partnering with Learning Skills Services to offer a certificate in personal wellness and learning skills. The program is free and open to all York graduate students. This five-week free program focuses on social connection, personal wellness, and learning skills. Topics covered include stress-reduction, overcoming procrastination, enhancing motivation, time management, and skills […]

Reading & Notetaking (Learning Skills Services)

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.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrd-ugpjorHNF00x7xA57437v1zcKxtFhQ Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]

Study Strategies that Work (Learning Skills & Centre for Indigenous Student Services)

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.  This workshop is hosted by Learning Skills Services in partnership with the Centre for Indigenous Student Services.   This workshop is IN […]

Group Work (Learning Skills Services)

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.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-mgrTIoHd37OEsWBtWC3Mx-BTSjUhjK Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation […]

Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! (Learning Skills Services)

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.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdu6hrTosEtPjE7wrzkE5IgT7_XP0Q8ck Important Notes:   You must register for this workshop with […]

Critical Thinking (Learning Skills Services)

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.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcuCvqDwqGdcv_pXQbnPFDBRO-MSbFtaZ Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Learning Skills Drop In @ Learning Commons Welcome Desk

Looking for support with… Study Strategies? Research? Citations? Writing? Time Management? Careers? Numeracy? English Language Development? You have come to the right place! The Learning Commons Hub is located on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library and is home to drop-in services for all of these topics and more.  Our friendly Learning Skills Services Peers will […]

Time Management for Graduate Students (Learning Skills Services)

Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfu6trTMoHtA0wXZZhPELFxhoDkmCxJMT  Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation email carefully for important […]

Motivation & Procrastination (Learning Skills Services)

Do you identify as a procrastinator? Are you searching for motivation to begin your next assignment? This workshop will help you learn how to overcome procrastination and find internal motivation to help you succeed.    Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsd-6trzIrGdO1NnCTJ6YSX7oNa6Ev7pEp  Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will […]

Learning Skills Drop In @Learning Commons Welcome Desk

Looking for support with… Study Strategies? Research? Citations? Writing? Time Management? Careers? Numeracy? English Language Development? You have come to the right place! The Learning Commons Hub is located on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library and is home to drop-in services for all of these topics and more.  Our friendly Learning Skills Services Peers will […]