Here to help
When you first come to university - whether from school, college, or the workplace - you may find there are lots of things you're expected to do that you've never done before. For instance, have you ever:
- given a presentation in front of an audience?
- used referencing to show the source of ideas and theory in your work?
- applied critical thinking?
- carried out academic research?
At university there are higher expectations of the quality, structure, presentation and content of assignments, essays, and projects.
It may seem a daunting prospect, but at Solent University there's a range of expert advice and support to help you develop advanced academic skills and reach your full potential.
Here to help
When you first come to university - whether from school, college, or the workplace - you may find there are lots of things you're expected to do that you've never done before. For instance, have you ever:
- given a presentation in front of an audience?
- used referencing to show the source of ideas and theory in your work?
- applied critical thinking?
- carried out academic research?
At university there are higher expectations of the quality, structure, presentation and content of assignments, essays, and projects.
It may seem a daunting prospect, but at Solent University there's a range of expert advice and support to help you develop advanced academic skills and reach your full potential.
Helping you to succeed
All students at Solent University can access Succeed@Solent, the University's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations. With Succeed@Solent, you can:
- Access online study skills information and advice, developed specifically for Solent University students.
- Gain academic and life skills through interactive content, quizzes and videos.
- Download invaluable resources, including essay templates, quick-reference guides and videos.
- Read guides on a wide and growing range of topics, including writing, research, presentations and effectively using feedback.
Disability support
Our Disability Advice Team provides disability and neurodiversity advice for current students and prospective applicants. We can advise on support available at university to remove barriers to learning and enable students to develop as an independent learner.
Find out more
More study skills support
There's a wealth of additional support available to Solent students - from online resources that you can access at any time, to one-to-one support from our library team, to virtual workshops covering everything from career skills to English language. Our student success teams are here to help you get the most out of your studies while you're with us.
Find out more on our student portal- Library: guidance on researching and referencing your work, as well as workshops and one-to-one support.
- Guided learning: workshops run by our guided learning team to help support your learning.
- Digital skills: help and advice on using Microsoft products, Adobe, qualitative research methods, and more.
- International students: English language skills workshops for those whose first language isn't English.
- Online resources: there are lots of online modules to help you with learning skills and using the systems at Solent.
