Academic skills
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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.
First year
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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Second year
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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Final year
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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For staff
Skills@Library provide tailored sessions within the curriculum to support particular programmes of study. Find out what resources are available for you to use within lectures, online and in the virtual learning environment to support your students.