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One-to-one sessions (in-person or online) are available to discuss all aspects of academic writing at university e.g., essay writing or dissertations.

We can discuss assignments that have been marked, and are accompanied by feedback, however, please note, we cannot work on an assignment that is yet to be submitted.

PhD students are welcome to book advice sessions but may only do so with the written agreement of their PhD supervisor.

• To arrange a one-to-one session please complete a study advice request form.

Our workshops will help you to overcome the key challenges in academic writing and understand the expectations of academic writing here at the 黑料网. Feel free to sign up to as many as you wish or select those you feel you will gain the most from!

We are also happy to work with any member of academic staff to deliver a bespoke in-course workshop or tailored session.

Examples of topics covered:

• Essay writing, researching and planning
• Report writing
• Reflective writing
• Literature reviews
• Critical thinking for writing
• Grammar and punctuation
• Using sources more effectively
• Paragraphs and making arguments
• Academic integrity (including avoiding plagiarism)
• Editing your work

To view the current online workshops and to book a place on one, please log into the online course booking system.

Drop in sessions on writing and study skills are usually held in room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library, on advertised Wednesdays during term. Not a workshop nor a group class, this is an opportunity for a quick one-to-one chat with a member of the Student Learning Service about any specific academic concern. Dates can be found on the course booking system and below but booking is not required. Note that we offer separate drop-in sessions for maths queries - see the 'Maths & Stats Skills Support' section.

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• Online resources (including short videos and written guides) are available to help develop your academic writing skills in MyAberdeen: (Undergraduates) and (Taught Postgraduates)
• The University Library offers a number of online guides on referencing and citing.
• For more information on how to avoid academic misconduct in your work, please access the online material on academic integrity

You can book an individual appointment, or an appointment for a small group of students. Appointments are available on week days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), and can be held online (through Teams) or in person.

Appointments can be requested: by filling in the , by emailing mathstatsupport@abdn.ac.uk or by booking a slot directly in the .

No booking required, all welcome. Attend as many or as few as you like and stay for as long as you need.

Online drop-in sessions take place on Tuesdays, 12-1 pm: use the (open in new tab).

On-campus sessions take place on Wednesdays, 3-5 pm, in Fraser Noble FN110.

First semester 2026/2027:

A programme of maths and stats support workshops, tailored to specific courses or programmes, will run during the first and second semester. Further announcements will be made through courses at the beginning of the teaching session, along with booking details.

If you are a course coordinator or a student class rep and would like to organise a maths or stats support workshop for your class, get in touch: mathstatsupport@abdn.ac.uk.

Online Maths Skills resources can be found in (Undergraduates) and (Taught Postgraduates).

Maths Diagnostic Test for STEM: Not sure if you are maths-ready? Why not try our new Maths Diagnostic Test in Achieve and Achieve+ to check your knowledge of foundation maths topics. Get in touch if you have any question.

Online study advice and resources can be found in (Undergraduates) and (Taught Postgraduates) in MyAberdeen. These include written guides and short videos on a range of topics.

Free workshops for undergraduates and postgraduates run throughout term-time on a variety of topics. These include:

• Using study time well
• Reading well
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Exam revision

Information about the workshops can be found in the course booking system.

Drop in sessions on writing and study skills are usually held in room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library, on advertised Wednesdays during term. Not a workshop nor a group class, this is an opportunity for a quick one-to-one chat with a member of the Student Learning Service about any specific academic concern. Dates can be found on the course booking system and below but booking is not required. Note that we offer separate drop-in sessions for maths queries - see the 'Maths & Stats Skills Support' section.

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Confidential, individual appointments and small group sessions to discuss study strategies are available.

Appointments can be requested:

• By filling in the study advice request form.
• By emailing sls@abdn.ac.uk

Online resources for neurodivergent students can be found in (Undergraduates) and (Taught Postgraduates).

Workshops

Throughout the semester the Student Learning Service run a series of workshops, open to all students, on a variety of topics. These include:

• Time management
• Note-taking
• Reading
• Academic writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Exams and revision techniques

Information about the workshops can be found in the course booking system.

Drop-ins

We offer 15-minute online bookable drop-in sessions on Mondays from 1 – 2pm.  These may be useful to discuss whether a longer meeting may be beneficial, or if you have any quick questions regarding academic study skills.

Students who are neurodivergent, or suspect they may be, can book an appointment with our Specialist Academic Skills Adviser to discuss current study skills strategies, strengths and challenges.

Appointments can be requested by completing the specialist study skills request form.