Welcome to Study Skills

• Study Skills at NUA offers practical techniques and guidance for independent learning.
• It includes topics such as understanding assignment briefs, time management, effective reading, note-taking, planning & organising ideas, critical thinking, reflection, giving presentations and academic writing.
• It is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Learn more about Study Skills in this video.

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How can I access Study Skills support?

Webpages:

• These pages contain guidance on a range of skills.
• Look out for the blue boxes that contain PDF Study Skills guides, videos and e-books suggestions.

Tutorials/guidance:

• Book a tutorial with Sara Erskine via the Study Skills VLE page.
• You can be at any stage of an assignment. Turn up with questions, notes, mind maps or draft writing.
• Alternatively, email study.skills@nua.ac.uk with any questions.

Workshops and drop-ins:

• Signup workshops run throughout the academic year.
• See the 2021-2022 programme on the VLE.
• If you’re a member of staff, you can request a bespoke session through the workshop booking form.

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Resources

• Use the glossary below to find definitions for key terms used at university.
• Also see the list of handy eBooks about studying at university.

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