Independent study

Guidance, tips, and templates to make the most of your independent study time, whether you are studying online or creating a physical study space.

Information Commons

How to manage your time

Learn how to manage and plan your time and beat procrastination.

Managing time

Student in library

How to study independently

Organise your space, keep yourself motivated and set goals to stay on track.

Studying independently

Students with laptops in library

How to study online

Plan your time, record your progress, and build healthy online study habits.

Studying online

Students with laptops

How to manage your emails

Build a good routine to organise and prioritise your emails. Communicate effectively via email.

Managing your emails

Classroom

How to mind map your academic work

Create sun diagrams and mind maps to creatively organise concepts and ideas.

Mind mapping your work

International students

How to make the most of Academic Tutoring

Meet your academic tutor well-prepared and ready for discussion, and take away clear action points.

Academic Tutoring

Student studying

How to reflect in an academic context

Reflect effectively at university, including in assignments, using suggested models of reflection.

Reflecting

University skills support services

Academic Skills (301)

Attend our workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.

Study Skills, Maths and Statistics

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

Explore our workshops and 1:1s to help you to reflect and build on academic performance.

Short courses, workshops and 1:1s

University Library

Explore our workshops, tutorials and guides to develop your research skills, critical thinking, and digital creativity. Access subject specific information resources and specialist support.

Resources, workshops and tutorials

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Study Skills A to Z

Use our A to Z list of pages to quickly find the information you need.

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