The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience.
The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development.
Everyone is Welcome - watch the Life Tools introduction video to find out more.
PhD Discussion Group
PhD researchers can access resources offered by the Doctoral and Researcher college. You are welcome to attend the Navigating PhD Life: Discussion series
The Life Tools Brochure for 2026-2027
Upcoming Talks |
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Confidence: I can and I will |
Wednesday 28.10.26 at 13:00-13:45
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams |
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Mental Health mini-series: Understanding and managing anxiety (in person & online) |
Wednesday 28.10.26, at 15:00-15:30 |
In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams |
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Learning in the Age of Generative AI: Studies and wellbeing |
Thursday 29.10.26 at 13:00-13:45
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams |
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Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done (in person & online)
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Thursday 29.10.26, at 15:00-15:30.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 127 Online: Register via Teams
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A good night's sleep (in person & online)
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Wednesday 4.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Palmer building, room 105 Online: Register via Teams
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Mental health mini-series: Understanding and managing low mood (in person & online).
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Wednesday 4.11.26, at 15:00-15:30
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Managing uncertainty: Adapting to change (in person & online)
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Thursday 5.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done (in person & online)
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Thursday 5.11.26, at 15:00-15:30.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Introduction to Mindfulness Part 1 (in person & online)
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Thursday 5.11.26, at 16:00-16:45
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Focusing or forgetting? (in person & online)
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Wednesday 11.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Mental health mini-series: Understanding loneliness (in person & online)
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Wednesday 11.11.26, at 15:00-15:30.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Balancing social media: Studies and responsibilities (in person & online)
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Thursday 12.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done (in person & online)
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Thursday 12.11.26, at 15:00-15:30
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In person: Carrington building, room 101 Online: Register via Teams
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Introduction to Mindfulness: Part 2 (in person & online)
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Thursday 12.11.26, at 16:00-16:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Imperfect perfectionism (in person & online)
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Wednesday 18.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Palmer building, room 105 Online: Register via Teams
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Mental health mini-series: Maintaining boundaries to prioritise wellbeing (in person & online)
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Wednesday 18.11.26, at 15:00-15:30. |
In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Under pressure? (in person & online)
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Thursday 19.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done (in person & online)
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Thursday 19.11.26, at 15:00-15:30.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Introduction to mindfulness: Part 3 (in person & online)
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Thursday 19.11.26, at 16:00-16:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230. Online: Register via Teams
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Emotional intelligence (in person & online)
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Wednesday 25.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Preparing for exams: Evidence-based revision techniques (in person & online)
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Thursday 26.11.26, at 13:00-13:45.
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In person: Edith Morley, room 230 Online: Register via Teams
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Learner's mindset: Prevent procrastination and get things done (in person & online)
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Thursday 26.11.26, at 15:00-15:30.
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In person: Carrington building, room 101 Online: Register via Teams
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The Life Tools webinars/talks are delivered online (via Teams) and on-campus (hybrid - both online and in-person), allowing as many students to attend as possible. Most webinars/talks are around 45 minutes in duration, including time for questions about the topic. The learners mindset series is 30 minutes in duration. The programme is open to all students. You can enrol on the Blackboard organisation to access resources and receive weekly emails with the details of upcoming webinars/talks.
Can't attend an in-person session?
- Check out the Life Tools mini series on YouTube
- Join the Life Tools Blackboard organisation to access the online resources (recordings of the talks, handouts, and bite-size videos). Once you enrol on The Life Tools organisations, come out of that page and go back to organisations to select Life Tools.
- Life Tools is also on Twitter and Instagram. Follow for talks, expert tips and advice. Find out more about Life Tools via the videos on YouTube.
We want to hear from you!
Let us know your views on your experience of the Life Tools programme. Your feedback will inform our development of the programme to make it relevant to all students.
We'd love for you to leave feedback.
Booking in-person and online talks
How do I enrol on the Life Tools Blackboard Organization
Life Tools Certificate
How to use Life Tools towards the Red Award and Life Tools certificate
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