Your tutors manage what you study. The ACE team helps with how you study. From your first term to your final assignment, we offer free support to meet your academic needs.

We can provide guidance on:

  • your academic and digital development
  • navigating your virtual learning environments
  • accessing online resources
  • analysing data with Excel
  • computing skills
Book an appointment or workshop

Get guidance on your studies

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Appointments
30-minute appointments one to one or in small groups

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Online workshops
Free academic skills workshops every semester

Build your academic, computing and data analysis skills

Getting started
Become a confident university student. Includes tips about time management, writing and assignments, and online research.

More resources available on the ACE page in your Virtual Learning Environment

Plan and manage your assignments

Time management tips, how to analyse the assessment task, read and take notes and plan your assignment.

Writing Assignments

How to write in an academic style and use sources in your writing.

Computing and Data Analysis

How to use Excel to analyse data, Python and Computational Thinking.

Tutorials

You can book a virtual or face to face 30-minute tutorial to discuss your academic development e.g. skills such as paraphrasing, referencing, academic writing as well as maths know-how and computing skills. We can also help you navigate your virtual learning environments and help with queries regarding accessing online resources.

How do I book a tutorial?

To book a tutorial, please visit your Virtual Learning Environment. There you will find the link to our booking page, where you can choose a suitable day and time for your tutorial. You can also choose face to face or online.

How long are the tutorials?

Tutorials last for 30 minutes. If you require more time it is possible to book more than one appointment.

Where do tutorials take place?

Tutorials take place both face to face and online (on Zoom or WebEx).

Please note that we do not proofread whole assignments and will not make any corrections for you. Our job is to help you understand how you can improve and to support you in making any changes yourself.

Can I receive written feedback via email?

The ACE Team does not send written feedback via email. You are welcome to send your assignment in advance of any tutorial, but the feedback will be given in the allocated tutorial time.

ACE on your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

We have developed a wide range of ACE created materials based on common questions and academic needs, such as Quick Guides, Video Guides and PowerPoint presentations, which can all be found on the ACE page on your VLE.

In addition, there is an ACE Self Study Zone, where you can watch videos, do practise tasks, and get instant feedback. These include short courses where you can earn a digital badge.

Topics include:

  • Academic writing skills
  • Criticality
  • Avoiding plagiarism
  • Maths
  • Computing
  • Reflective writing

You will also find our workshop schedule, slides, links and joining instructions.

To visit the ACE page on your VLE, please click one of the links below: