{"id":1669,"date":"2025-09-03T10:09:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-and-employability-skills\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:53:56","slug":"myskills-the-resource-i-wish-id-used-sooner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-and-employability-skills\/2025\/09\/03\/myskills-the-resource-i-wish-id-used-sooner\/","title":{"rendered":"MySkills: The resource I wish I'd used sooner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heading into my final year of an integrated master\u2019s has given me a reason to pause and take stock of what\u2019s really helped me at university. Along the way, I\u2019ve discovered tools that made a tangible difference, and one of the most valuable, once I actually explored it, was <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MySkills<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is MySkills?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For anyone unfamiliar, MySkills is a dedicated section on UniHub that pulls together a huge range of resources to support your learning, development, and wellbeing. You can get to it by <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/students\">logging into UniHub<\/a> and searching \u201cMySkills\u201d in the main menu, or by heading to the Academic Support area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes it stand out is how much is in one place. Instead of searching multiple pages or guessing where to go for help, MySkills brings it all together in clearly organised sections:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic and writing skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Book one-to-one tutorials with expert staff, request detailed email feedback on your writing, work through self-access online modules, and join Skills for Success workshops tailored to building academic confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generative AI (GenAI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Learn about the main tools, how to use them effectively, and how to integrate them into your work while maintaining academic integrity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Follow an interactive workflow that explains what digital skills are, why they matter, and how to develop them. It covers everything from digital design and communication to online identity and wellbeing, broken into three clear stages: understand, develop, explore.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maths and statistics skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Access MASH (Maths and Statistics Help) with drop-ins, one-to-one appointments, and targeted workshops, whatever your level of experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health and wellbeing skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Find information about wellbeing services, support contacts, and activities to help maintain balance alongside your studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal development skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Explore online modules covering topics like allyship, privilege, microaggressions, and inclusive practice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Book onto ten-week courses in one of seven languages, or get involved in Language PAL, virtual exchanges, the Language Caf\u00e9, or English language skills sessions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the best aspects of MySkills is that you can choose the type of support that works for you, whether that\u2019s a live workshop, a one-to-one tutorial, or a self-paced online module. There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach, so you can dip in and out depending on your priorities and time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>My personal experience<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From my own experience, the GenAI modules have been invaluable. They taught me how to use large language models in a way that\u2019s productive, safe, and within the expectations of my degree. I also really value the self-access academic writing tools. Early in my course, I lost marks on an assignment because my writing wasn\u2019t as clear as it could have been. Having immediate access to guidance meant I could address specific weaknesses straight away and then build on them by attending a Skills for Success workshop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>More than just a safety net<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s worth remembering that MySkills isn\u2019t just there for when you\u2019re struggling. Many of the resources are about developing strengths, preparing for the workplace, and building skills that last beyond graduation. Whether that\u2019s improving your Excel skills, practising for presentations, or learning to navigate a multicultural workplace, there\u2019s something that can help you stand out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If I\u2019d known about MySkills in my first year, I think my transition into university life would have been smoother and less overwhelming. Having so much support in one place \u2014 and knowing exactly where to find it \u2014 could have saved me a lot of time and stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Don't wait to discover MySkills<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re just starting your studies or are about to finish, MySkills is there to help you get the best from your time at university. Log into UniHub, search \u201cMySkills\u201d, and take a look for yourself. The sooner you explore it, the more you can make it work for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading into my final year of an integrated master\u2019s has given me a reason to pause and take stock of what\u2019s really helped me at university. 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