Support to prepare you for exams
Find out about the support available to help you prepare effectively for exams.
Academic Skills
We provide academic skills support and enhancement to all students.
Writing and other academic skills
Develop your academic and writing skills.
Skills enrichment programme
Skills workshops each Semester to enhance your academic performance and boost your employability skills.
Academic writing support
Get support with academic writing so you can develop your writing skills and get the best grades possible for your work.
Online academic skills resources
Find self-access online resources on MySkills to help you develop your academic skills in your own time.
Academic skills guides
Guides to help you with your studies.
Engaging critically with AI tools for your work
Information for students on how to engage critically with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools if you use these for your academic work.
Preparing for exams
General guidance, approaches and techniques to help you prepare effectively for exams.
Feedback on your assignments: what it is and how to use it
This guide explains how to use your tutor's feedback so that you understand your grade and how to improve your academic performance.
Digital and Academic Skills news
Latest news and blogs from the Digital and Academic Skills team.
New Writing Circles aim to boost student confidence with academic writing
From week 7, the Skills Centre is introducing a new opportunity for students to develop their academic writing skills.
Support for students to use GenAI tools effectively and responsibly
A new module has been developed to build students' confidence using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for their academic work.
Five great reasons to attend a skills enrichment workshop
Blog: Learn more about our skills enrichment sessions, designed to help students get the most out of their studies and build their employability skills.
How skills enrichment workshops have helped me improve my work
Blog: Third year Biomedical Sciences student Sophie Benton explains how skills enrichment workshops have increased her confidence with academic writing.
How to navigate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools with confidence and integrity
Blog: We share some guiding principles on how students can incorporate emerging GenAI technologies into their academic life confidently and responsibly.
How to declutter your digital life
Blog: Digital clutter can have a negative impact on our productivity and wellbeing. Here are some tips to help you stay in control of your digital spaces.
Get help with academic skills
Academic skills are important for academic and career success. Working closely with our academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University, we offer a range of support, delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, designed to meet your needs and fit in with your other commitments.
The Digital and Academic Skills team is part of the Skills Centre.
Contact us
Please email us if you have any questions about our support.