Our personal development and group work programme include:
Find out further details about specific session topics, including dates and times and who to contact.
These 90-minute weekly (dyslexia-friendly) study support sessions are open to any student who wants to improve their study skills within a relaxed and supportive environment. The sessions start with an introduction to the sessions. Further sessions explore skills for organisation and time management; learning technology; interactive reading and research; effective academic writing; preparing and giving presentations; revising and taking exams. Sessions run over ten weeks each semester and concentrate on how to maximise strengths and build up weaker areas.
Confidential support and advice for staff and students staffed by Sexual Offences Liaison Officer Anni Parr.
If you would like to discuss informally anything regarding sexual assault we have an advice drop in, this is done in confidence unless you request otherwise.
All taking place at 3 Portland mews between 18:00–20:00.
- Tuesday 8 October
- Tuesday 5 November
- Tuesday 3 December.
If you feel you need to talk to somebody as a matter of urgency please contact the Anytime Advice and Mental Health Support line on +44 (0)800 042 0134 or visit the Student Services Hub on the ground floor of Nancy Astor.
You can also contact Sexual Offences Liason Officer Anni Parr on 11875@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Overview session to effective Learning and Presenting: A crash course in effective study skills
29 January 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Time Management and Organisation Skills: Learn practical strategies which enable you to be more organised and efficient with your time management. Learn how to look after your wellbeing while studying effectively at HE level
5 February 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre
006 Space Cafe
Learning Software and Technology: Get to know supportive software available on the campus computers; free and funded technology; learn strategies to integrate effective technology into your learning tasks
12 February 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Reading Skills: Learn how to make your reading more effective. This session includes holistic strategies for approaching reading tasks, finding priority information and annotating effectively
19 February 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Writing Skills Part 1: Planning and creating useful notes Learn effective ways of interpreting assignment tasks, how to make effective plans and create useful notes for structuring and planning assignments
26 February 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Writing Skills Part 2: Structuring, analysing and critical writing Learn how to develop highly effective ways to structure your assignments for strong analytical and critical content
4 March 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Improve your Writing Skills Part 3: Proofreading, grammar, referencing and plagiarism. Develop your skills in writing clear and meaningful sentences and paragraphs; learn how to reference accurately and effectively
11 March 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Presentation Skills: Develop practical ways to create and communicate your presentations; learn how to reduce anxiety around presentations
18 March 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Revision Skills and Exam Skills: Learn structured, holistic and multi-sensory approaches to tackling revision and preparing for different types of exams. Learn how to optimise the exam time, decode exam questions, practice timed answers and make the most of examination strategies
19 March 2020, 17:00-18:30, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
25 March 2020, 15:30-17:00, Wellbeing Centre 006 Space Cafe
Do you have ADHD? Or think that you may have?
You are very welcome to join us at the University of Plymouth ADHD Support Group.
We are a small friendly group who support each other by sharing concerns, good tips, ideas, experiences, etc. Each session has a more formal time where we focus on one main topic, e.g. time management, dealing with stress, etc. Sometimes a visiting speaker comes in to lead this part. This is followed by a less structured time where the conversation can cover a range of ADHD-related issues.
When and where we meet:
If you have any questions please contact:
Jo Rowland, Disability Advisor.
PAS is a social and support group for students by students who have an autism spectrum diagnosis, led by Disability Advisors. Describing the group, students say that it is ‘a group for those with autism spectrum disorders, where we can meet up weekly with like-minded people, giving us the opportunity to be ourselves and gain confidence with other people in a social environment'. The group aims to be a fun environment and give members a chance to explore topics related to University life and try new activities.
New members welcome at any time. If you are thinking about joining we are very happy to meet you individually beforehand. For further information about the group contact Sarah Anderson or Dan Collings (Disability Advisors).
Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA's) are grants that help to pay for support that a student may need at Higher Education as a direct result of a disability, on-going health condition, sensory impairment, mental health condition or specific learning difficulties.
Reduce property crime
Thousands of items of property are lost or stolen each year in the UK. The Immobilise National Property Register already holds the details of 28 million items of property. The Student Services Hub can help you add yours to protect your property and to help the Police stop property crime.
Register
Register your property free by visiting the Student Services Hub or www.immobilise.com, it only takes a couple of minutes and once you have register you will have a better chance of getting your property back if it’s lost or stolen.
Report
If any item of registered property is lost or stolen report it to Immobilise via your online account. This information is then made available nationally to all the major UK police forces through their online systems.
Reunite
If your registered property is recovered either the Police or Immobilise will contact you and let you know it’s location.