{"title": "Personal statement support workshop", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "place": "University of West London", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/education"], "description": "A supportive workshop to help refine your personal statement, teaching what makes a strong one and how to use AI responsibly. It is run by the University of West London for Year 13 students and second-year Level 3 students considering applying to a UK university this academic year. Attendees can explore the campus with a Student Ambassador, ask questions, and afterwards get personalised feedback from a team member. 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It also covers potential pitfalls, how universities may view AI-generated content, and includes a live Q&A with the university's experts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/webinar-using-ai-responsibly-for-university-applications-3-n-64910/", "official_url": "https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/open-days/using-ai-responsibly-for-university-applications-3-november-2026/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Academic English Workshop Series (2026/27 Term 1)", "start": "2026-10-09T12:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-18T14:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/60173/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "The Academic English Workshop Series (2026/27 Term 1) is a run of online sessions on Teams for students who speak English as an additional language and want to build confidence in academic communication. 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The session aims to hone public speaking and persuasive oral advocacy, followed by a networking reception.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/advocacy-workshop-set-1-50441/", "official_url": "https://www.lincolnsinn.org.uk/whats-on/advocacy-workshop-set-1-5/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Study Skills Workshops for AY26/27 Term 1", "start": "2026-10-05T18:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-19T21:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "http://www.bbk.ac.uk/booking/event2/FFAD382D201DF521FC70F50E896B74E5", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "Study Skills Workshops for AY26/27 Term 1 is a series of workshops on academic skills, from note-taking and time management to GenAI usage and presentation skills. The Study Skills Team at Birkbeck run them, and everyone is welcome to join, with most workshops held online via MS Teams. Each workshop is usually repeated several times throughout the term, and recordings and resources are available on the Study Skills Moodle.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/study-skills-workshops-for-ay2627-term-1-34990/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Academic English: Presentation and Communication Skills", "start": "2026-10-30T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/booking/event/60175", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "An online workshop on presentation and seminar communication skills, part of an optional series of Academic English workshops. It is run by Birkbeck, University of London as part of a 10-week programme supporting students for whom English is an additional language. 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It is run by Lambeth Council at Brixton Tate Library. 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Visitors can learn about the one-year UAL Foundation Diploma, which prepares learners for university or a career in the creative industries. The event includes exploring the newly refurbished studios and specialist facilities, learning about creative projects and specialist pathways, and meeting the teaching team. Attendees can also ask the Course Leader questions about the course, portfolio requirements and the application process.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/foundation-art-design-talk-and-tour-48447/", "official_url": "https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/upcoming-events/foundation-art-design-talk-and-tour-nov-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/abb68d761405d3b5587388656f6066f16800e479db098a67d7a7bda4ccb3a2cb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Writing to Uncover the Self", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Standard £16, Pay it Forward £21", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "21.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2385721/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Writing to Uncover the Self is a series of writing workshops returning to St Margaret's House for three autumn sessions, with this session devoted to the aphorism: articulating deep insights and writing precisely and authentically through collaborative and individual activities. The facilitator is F. Zeeshan Choudhury, a professional teacher, writer and facilitator who runs the queer writer's circle at The Common Press bookstore and hosts events around Tower Hamlets. Using games, discussion and inventive writing prompts, the workshop invites participants to explore the self through writing and leave with a finished piece, and is ideal for individuals seeking answers to a significant question within themselves. It takes place in The Create Place at St Margaret's House, which has step-free entry though the toilet is not accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/writing-to-uncover-the-self-38779/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/writing-to-uncover-the-self-1", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fced9bfe11bc7d2924dfa57c8b56634d3af772abb318b690f08b73c8f9cd2cad-2000.webp"}]}