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Academic skills

Skills@Library supports taught students to develop academic skills, within the curriculum and through online resources, workshops, 1-2-1 consultations and drop-in sessions.

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Academic skills

Academic skills

Take your learning to the next level with Skills@Library. We help taught students to develop academic skills online and in person.

Assignments

Struggling to write that essay? Not sure on how to write a report? Skills@Library can help you to complete your assignments.

Skills development at University

Whatever stage you’re at in your University journey, Skills@Library can help you to identify, develop and refine the academic skills you need.

Get off to a Flying Start! Find out about the skills you need at university and how it differs from what you’ve done before.

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Step up to second year. Build on the skills you developed at first year and get to grips with the study techniques for second year success.

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Tackle your final year project or dissertation. Our comprehensive guide takes you through all the stages of your Final Chapter at university.

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Step up to Masters and equip yourself with the academic skills you need to progress to postgraduate level.

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Enhance your skills by exploring strategies and tools tailored to the mature student experience.

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Thinking about applying to study for a postgraduate research degree? This resource aims to help you decide.

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