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Academic skills
In the Fairhurst we have two skills centres run by the Learning Services Team, providing one-to-one appointments that are individually tailored to the needs of each student. Our tutors are experienced in advising students in all subject areas and levels of study.
We provide a huge range of academic skills training across the Library, Archives and Learning Services. Read more about our academic skills offer.
The Writing Centre offers guidance on planning assignments, writing arguments, integrating sources, academic writing style, proofreading your own work and more. Specialist appointments are offered for PhD students.
The Maths Skills Centre offers advice and guidance on maths topics, statistical concepts and analysis and preparing for numerical reasoning tests.
Make use of stats course, writing and maths centre—don't be afraid to ask for help!
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You can also use our online guides to learn in your own time:
In this section of the Skills Guides we take a look at the academic skills you'll need at university, along with communication skills that will be relevant throughout your life…
Referencing is an essential aspect of academic writing, and this guide contains advice and examples to help you use your department's referencing style correctly.
Subject Support
Your Faculty Librarian Librarian is your main contact in the Library. They can help you find resources specific to your subject and talk with you about tools and skills that will help you in your studies.
The Subject Guides hold lots of useful information and links specific to your department. You can find out how to access the key resources for your subject area, from books and journals to databases and specialist services and tools.
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Unlock your digital creativity
Alongside our digital skills guides and training sessions, we have two digital labs in the Fairhurst to help you get creative.
Featuring high-end equipment allowing you the opportunity to play with and learn about emerging technologies through a range of practical workshops, masterclasses and technical support.
An exciting new makerspace and digital crafting area, for students, staff and researchers to experiment with 3D design, scanning and printing and other digital creativity tools.