Access information about how the Academic Support Unit (ASU) team can boost your academic skills and confidence from the ASU website:
www.go.herts.ac.uk/lmsasu
How can the ASU help?
We understand that as a university student you may face academic challenges that you need help to overcome. These may include:
- correctly and efficiently referencing sources in your assignments
- writing assignments using appropriate academic English
- enhancing your digital skills using approved software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, Mendeley and Qualtrics)
- understanding the difference between critique and critical analysis
- effective revision techniques
- structuring essays, reports and dissertations
- communicate effectively during academic presentations
The ASU offer LMS students bookable 30-minute one-to-one sessions and group workshops, which will help you build confidence in your academic skills. You can find out more about these below.
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- Who can access this support?
- How does it work?
- How we can support you
- ASU one-to-one sessions
- ASU workshops
- How to contact us
Who can access this support?
Academic support is available to all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students currently registered on a course within the School of Life and Medical Sciences. Please visit our ASU Canvas site for full details of our support services, a list of our upcoming bookable workshops, our calendar of university-wide support sessions, resources for LMS students and further information about how we can support you.
How does it work?
With all our services you will receive guidance and instructions prior to the session taking place to ensure you are able to access support safely and securely. Please ensure you read the guidance carefully and get in touch with us in advance if you have any questions or concerns.
We’re here for you
Our team of friendly academic skills advisors are here to support and guide you through your academic journey in the School of Life and Medical Sciences. From your induction and first assessment, to your last assessment and graduation, we’ll be there every step of the way to boost your academic skills and confidence and to celebrate your success!
ASU one-to-one sessions
Our team of dedicated academic support staff offer generic help and advice through one-to-one sessions. These sessions are usually 30-minutes long, must be booked in advance and can take place on campus, on-line or over the phone. We do not proof-read work, and will you to come prepared with your work, brief and questions. We can, for example:
- provide guidance on referencing
- make sense of tutor feedback to improve your future assignments
- give advice on how to critically evaluate a short text
- direct you to further resources to help you with your studies (e.g. other UH workshops and on-line resources).
Please see our LMS ASU page on Canvas for details about arranging a one-to-one session with us.
ASU workshops
You can book onto our monthly ASU workshops from October to May to enhance your study skills within a relaxed and inclusive environment for students from School of Life and Medical Science. We run over 20 different workshops throughout Semester A and Semester B, on topics such as:
- scientific writing
- critical analysis and appraisal
- exam revision techniques
- SPSS, Qualtrics, Mendeley and Excel support
- dissertation support
You can access our list of monthly workshops from Canvas at www.go.herts.ac.uk/lmsasu-workshops
How to contact our team
All undergraduate and postgraduate LMS students can access information about our sessions, self-guided support and academic resources on our Canvas page. You can also find us in Room C106, Main Building, College Lane Campus but if you are off-campus you can also contact us in the following ways:
- Our LMS ASU page on Canvas
- Email: lms.asu@herts.ac.uk
- Tel: +44(0)1707 286530 (ext 3530)
- Social media: @uniofhertslms
Your LMS ASU team is comprised of four part-time staff members. Andrew (lead), Tahmina (deputy-lead), Saman (academic skills advisor) and Madhuri (academic skills advisor).
