Academic Support

Welcome to the Academic Support web pages. We offer study support to all students, including those who are dyslexic or dyspraxic. Here you will find some information about the work we do and resources for your study.

Dr Barbara Taylor, Head of Academic Support

Academic Support provides a personal and practical approach to academic study and opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to develop their learning strategies. It also provides specialist academic support for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other Specific Learning Difficulties. Explore these pages using the icons below to find out about the wide range of academic support and resources available.

Support Services (China) and University Wellbeing and Learning Support (Malaysia) can also be useful points of contact.

Academic Support Workshops and One-to-One Sessions

Students studying in the Hallward Library, University Park Campus

This page contains details of the various workshops and one-to-one support sessions offered by Academic Support. These include: individual appointments, study support drop-in sessions, and revision and examinations workshops.

Support for Students with Specific Learning Difficulties

Find information on this page about adjustments to examination arrangements and the screening and formal assessment of dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.

Study Resources

A variety of study materials have been developed within Academic Support, which are available here when finalised. These materials include course specific advice, general study strategies, help with reading and writing...and much more! For our full range of resources, please visit the Study Resources page.