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7th November
11:00 to 13:00
You will earn 10 silver points for completing this activity.
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Week 6: Purpose and Perseverance: the foundations for academic success
The idea that academic success depends on ‘natural talent’ is highly problematic. This workshop will present an alternative model of academic success, focusing on concepts of grit and the importance of purpose and perseverance for university students.
he workshop will be delivered by several lecturers from the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy, who will share their own experiences and outline some of the key research on the science of success.
This workshop is open on a first come first served basis to all students in the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy as part of Week 6 Employability Week.
The workshop is ideal for students looking to explore the personal qualities that facilitate success at university and beyond. It will cover:
- Angela Duckworth’s research on ‘grit’
- The importance of long-term goals
- Perseverance in the face of setbacks
- Identifying and accessing sources of support
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Learn about... grit and other personal qualities that support academic success
- Understand how... others overcame significant obstacles
- Set... your own long-term goals
- Identify and access... sources of support
- Earn up to 10 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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11:00 to 13:00 on 07/11/24 - Geoffrey Manton 331
Attend an event A workshop with tutors from the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy exploring the place of perseverance in academic success