Find out how the Academic Support Team can help you gain confidence in your academic skills and writing.

The Academic Support Team at University of the Built Environment are a valuable resource to academic success. They provide friendly, tailored 1:1 sessions to support students with all aspects of academic writing. The team recognise that students have a variety of academic backgrounds and differ in their knowledge, skills and experience. There may be some skills that are new to you and some where you simply need a ‘refresher’. The team can support you with aspects such as organisation and planning, using technology and tools, academic reading and writing, and assessment support.

The Academic Support Team are available for 1-to-1 tutorials throughout the semester. There are also a number of webinars and drop in sessions you can attend across the year.

Whether it’s been a month or a decade since your last experience with academic studies, the team are here to support you to achieve your potential. You are welcome to book appointments with the team at any stage in your studies. There is also a wealth of support material on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including live and on-demand webinars exploring different aspects of academic practice.

You can contact the Academic Support Team by emailing studysupport@ube.ac.uk. You can also book a call directly with a member of the team via the Academic Support Team page on the VLE (page only accessible to current students).

Before your appointment with an Academic Support Tutor, it can be helpful to think about the areas you’d like to focus on. This could include:

• Organisation and planning
• Using technology and tools
• Finding and evaluating information
• Referencing and citation
• Academic reading and writing
• Utilising AI as a study tool
• Assessment support, such as how to write a report, or how to structure a project
• Interpreting feedback, and how to use this to improve your marks