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Academic skills support

Find out what services and support the library offers to boost your academic and study skills.

Get support with your studies and research

The inside of the Knowledge Cafe, located in Boots Library on City Campus

Studying for your degree can be challenging and exciting as you discover new knowledge and develop new skills, such as critical thinking. However, there are also times when you may feel outside your comfort zone and in need of some help and advice.

The Library provides access to a wide range of academic skills support including:

  • academic writing and referencing
  • finding and evaluating information
  • technology and software
  • maths and statistics
  • study skills
  • using the Library and Library Services

You can book a Library appointment to meet with a member of the Learning and Teaching Team between the hours of 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday.

You can also access academic skills resources on NOW in the ASK Hub at any time, from anywhere.

If you have any queries, please contact the Library via libinfodirect@ntu.ac.uk or use the Live Chat on the NTU Library website.

PhD students can also get assistance from their Open Research Consultant.

Please note, we are unable to proofread student work.

Library Lunchtime Learning workshops

Discover more and pick up some useful hints and tips on how to approach your studies and develop your skills. Our workshops cover a wide variety of topics, including referencing, critical thinking, academic writing, as well as dealing with maths and stats.

Happening every weekday through term, over the lunchtime period, online via Microsoft Teams, our workshops are practical and interactive. Check our schedule to see what’s on, and book your place online.

You can also access online courses via LinkedIn learning that cover a wide range of topics from professional skills and using specific software, through to time management and research skills.

For specific help and advice email: libinfodirect@ntu.ac.uk or use the Live Chat on NTU Library website.

Further Support

English language support

International students seeking one-to-one writing support can book an appointment by email, or by contacting the language centre for further information.

Dyslexia support

The Dyslexia Support Team can be contacted by email.

Mental health

If studies are being affected by a mental health issue, please contact the Mental Health Team via email, or call +44 (0)115 848 2085 for advice and support.