U18 International Student Classes
Series Description: We run a bespoke series of lectures and workshops for new international students under the age of 18 years to support their transition to study at the University of Glasgow and enhance their academic development.
Topics covered include:
- Transitioning into academic study at university (e.g. what does it mean to be a university student and expectations of university students)
- Time management
- Academic integrity (how to understand and avoid plagiarism) and AI
- Academic writing
- Language and communication
Target Audience: These classes are only for international students under the age of 18. If you are eligible for this programme, you will receive an email with further details.
This series will run online in Semester 1 (September-November 2026).
| Date | Time | Title | Description | Venue |
| Mon 28 Sep | 16:00-17:00 | Transitioning into Academic Study at University | How to successfully transition to the University of Glasgow by better understanding expectations and some strategies for effectively managing change. | Teams Link |
| Mon 5 Oct | 16:00-17:00 | Time Management at University: Balancing Life and Learning | Developing skills to effectively plan your time to complete assignments and study effectively while maintaining work-life balance. | Teams Link |
| Mon 12 Oct | 16:00-17:00 | An Introduction to Essay-Writing at University | Setting yourself up for success when getting started with university essay writing, covering topics such as planning, structure, and argument. | Teams Link |
| Mon 19 Oct | 16:00-17:00 | Communication at University | Develops key skills for communicating in university contexts, enabling you to feel more confident in class discussions and when conversing with academic staff. | Teams Link |
| Mon 26 Oct | 16:00-17:00 | Using Language in Your Academic Writing at University | Explains how to use key linguistic features to enhance your academic writing's structure, flow, and argument. | Teams Link |
| Mon 2 Nov | 16:00-17:00 | Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence at University | Academic Integrity is essential in all assessments and academic work. This session explains academic integrity and also looks at the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in academic work. | Teams Link |
