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Study Support
This guide has been produced to remind you of the broad range of Academic Support
available to you as a Student of the University of Portsmouth
Your Personal Tutor
Your Personal Tutor is there to help you make the most of your time at university by giving
you guidance and support along the way. All new students are allocated a personal tutor who
will encourage you to get the most out of your course, direct you to other sources of support
and help you achieve your goals.
Please remember that you do not have to speak to your Personal Tutor to get this support; you
could choose to seek advice from another tutor, if you prefer.
Moodle - The University's Online, Virtual Learning Environment
You can benefit from the wide range of resources available on Moodle to support you with
your studies. Moodle is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
If you can access the internet you can access your online unit materials from Moodle via
smartphone, laptop or desktop computer. To use Moodle simply visit the following page and
log in with your normal network login: http://moodle.port.ac.uk/
ASDAC – Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre
ASDAC can provide advice and arrange support for all University of Portsmouth disabled
students and applicants.
Whether you are a student here already or are thinking of applying, here are some of the
support and advice services ASDAC offer to make your University experience as smooth as
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Confidential advice from disability professionals
Advice on funding to cover disability-related support costs (including disabled students'
allowances)
Discussion and agreement on appropriate reasonable adjustments
Arranging note-taking, mentoring and other academic support services
Specialist study skills tuition and assistive technology training
Screening for suspected Specific Learning Difficulties
Location: 3rd floor of The Nuffield Centre
Opening times: Monday-Thursday 9.00am-4.30pm, Friday 9.00am-3.30pm
Email: asdac@port.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)23 9284 3462
Website: www.port.ac.uk/students/additional-support-and-disability-advice-centre/
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ASK – Academic Skills Unit
For support with academic writing, from sentence level through to style and structure,
contact ASK, the Academic Skills Unit. Their staff can help you with other general academic
skills such as giving presentations, organising and planning your workload, and using
referencing well to avoid plagiarism.
One-to-one tutorials - Confidential tuition personalised for all campus-based or distance
learners, with evening sessions available.
Resources - Handy one or two page hand-outs which can help with anything from referencing
to revision or even to help develop your time management skills.
Skills Sessions – Experienced lecturers use a mix of teaching, discussion and activity to
develop your understanding and skills.
Location: The Nuffield Centre
Opening times: Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Email: academicskills@port.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)23 9284 3028
Online Information: www.port.ac.uk/students/academic-skills-unit/
Faculty Learning Support Tutors
Learning Support can assist you in developing your academic skills, whether in researching,
writing, presenting, understanding feedback or revising, organising your work load and many
other academic skills.
Learning Support Tutors are there to help you develop your study skills and provide you with
additional academic support. Depending on the specialism and tutor, support may be provided
in a number of ways such as one-to-one, in small groups or through workshops.
Please use the web links below to find out more about the Learning Support available in your
Faculty:
Faculty of Technology
www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-technology/student-support-and-services/learning-support-tutors/
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/facilities-and-features/
Faculty of Science
www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-science/learning-support/
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/facilities/faculty-academic-skillstutors/
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Creative Skills+
The Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries also offer support with the development of
your creative skills
http://www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/facilities/creative-skills/
Portsmouth Business School
http://www.port.ac.uk/portsmouth-business-school/study-support/
Maths Café
Maths Café offers free support and help with improving your mathematical skills, and it is
open to all students. They offer Workshops, daily drop-in sessions in three different campus
locations (term-time only) and online resources which are available through Moodle.
For more information please view this webpage:
http://www.port.ac.uk/department-of-mathematics/maths-cafe/
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The University of Portsmouth welcomes students from all over the world to its undergraduate
and postgraduate courses. Classes delivered by ‘English for Academic Purposes’ (EAP) are
offered in order to support students whose first language is not English and help them to
succeed in their academic programmes.
For more information please view this webpage:
http://www.port.ac.uk/students/english-for-academic-purposes/
The University Library… More than just books!
The University library offers much more than just books, they offer a range of support and
services including, workshops, downloadable guides and online tutorials. To find out more
about the support and services available at the University Library, please visit this webpage:
http://www.port.ac.uk/library/home/
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Computing and IT Support
All students can get free support and advice on IT related issues from the IT Help Advisors,
Service Desk as well as in the IT Help Centre. For more information read below.
Please see this webpage for further information about Computing and IT support
http://ithelp.port.ac.uk/
IT Help Advisors
IT Help Advisors are located at dedicated IT Help Support Desks in the Library, Park building,
Portland building, Anglesea building and in the reception areas of the main halls of residences
(16:00 - 19:30 term-time only).
The Service Desk
The Service Desk provides a single point of contact for all your IT related problems and
queries.
Telephone: 023 9284 7777
Email: servicedesk@port.ac.uk
Log and track your own calls online at http://servicedesk.port.ac.uk
Student IT Help Centre
The Student IT Help Centre is available for any University of Portsmouth student to visit to get
free, face-to-face support with University related student IT problems.
Location: The Student IT Help Centre is located next to the Students' Union building.
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday (term time only)
Would you like to learn another language?
Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP)
The Institution-wide Language Programme (IWLP), allows you to learn a language, for credit or
interest, as part of any course - for free. This can enhance career prospects, underpin a year
abroad with the University's Erasmus scheme, or simply satisfy the urge to speak another
language. Classes cover a range of levels depending on students' prior knowledge, and may be
taught in the daytime and/or in the evening. Languages available are: Arabic, British Sign
Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish.
Online information: http://www.port.ac.uk/students/institution-wide-language-programme/
Email: iwlp@port.ac.uk
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