Essential Maths Workshop

Mechanics: Core Skills & Techniques

Delivered live via Microsoft Teams, this focused workshop is perfect for any BU student preparing for mechanics-based mock exams, coursework or research projects. Whether you need a rapid refresher or want to deepen your understanding, our interactive two-hour session will boost your confidence and fluency in classical mechanics fundamentals.

This workshop will aim to cover the following areas of Mechanics:
1 SUVAT Equations
2 Vertical Motion and Free Fall
3 Variable Acceleration — Differentiating and Integrating Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
4 Force Diagrams and Equilibrium
5 Newton’s Laws of Motion
6 Connected Particles
7 Projectiles
8 Moments and Turning Effects

Why join?

• Practical & interactive – live worked examples.
• All materials provided – full notes, extra exercises and annotated PowerPoint(PDF) slides after the session.
• Tailored support – book a 1-to-1 follow-up with me to tackle your personal mechanics questions.

When & where

• Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
• Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (BST)
• Platform: Microsoft Teams (link sent on registration)
  This session opens our 8-week Essential Maths Workshop series—attend just mechanics or stay for the full programme.

Who should attend?

Ideal for students enrolled in—or progressing to—modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Mathematics for Computing, Mathematics in Science, Statistics & Research Methods, SafeMedicate, BKSB Functional Skills and related courses.

Participants will receive additional details and the Teams link prior to the programme's start on Thursday, 20th November 2025.

Reserve your place

Seats are limited. Secure yours via the booking link below. For questions, email mathsskills@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Looking forward to tackling mechanics together!

Serkan Karakus
Senior Maths Tutor, Bournemouth University

Registration is required. Limited seats available.

To claim this activity towards your Graduate Skills+ Award, please sign up to the programme here: Graduate Skills+ Award Registration Form (bournemouth.ac.uk)