Herts Academic Skills (HAS)) are here to help you success in your studies.
- Academic Skills and Study Support for HAS-Business School Students
- Join the Business School Academic Skills Canvas page
- What support is available?
- Academic writing and study skills
- Statistics and numeracy support
- English language support
- Technology support
- What we cannot do
- Need additional support?
- Useful resources
Academic Skills and Study Support for HAS-Business School Students
The HAS-Business School Academic Skills team can help you develop the skills you need to succeed at university.
You can get support with:
- Academic writing
- Referencing and academic integrity
- Statistics and numeracy
- Critical thinking
- Presentations and communication
- English language skills
- Microsoft Office and study technologies
- Canvas and StudyNet
- Time management and study skills
Join the Business School Academic Skills Canvas page
Business School students should enrol on the Canvas site to access:
- Skills resources
- Workshops
- Study support
- Monthly timetables
Access the Business School Academic Skills Canvas site
What support is available?
Academic writing and study skills
Get help with:
- Academic writing
- Reading and communication skills
- Presentations
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Referencing
- Academic integrity
- Time management
- Understanding and applying feedback
Email: academic-skills@herts.ac.uk
Statistics and numeracy support
Get help with:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Numerical analysis
Email: case-numeracy@herts.ac.uk
English language support
If English is not your first language, support is available with:
- Grammar
- Academic English
- Written communication
- Language development
Learn more through the Academic English for Business programme on Canvas.
Email: hbsacademic-english@herts.ac.uk
Technology support
Get help with:
- Canvas
- StudyNet
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Qualtrics
For NVivo access, contact the Library Helpdesk.
Email: case-technology@herts.ac.uk
What we cannot do
Our advisers cannot:
- Proofread assignments
- Edit your work
- Review complete drafts sent by email
However, we can discuss sections of your work and help you develop the skills needed to improve your assignments independently.
Need additional support?
Personal Tutor
Your Personal Tutor is your first point of contact for academic study-related questions.
Location: R025
Email: hbspersonaltutor@herts.ac.uk
Student Support (Guidance and Wellbeing)
If personal circumstances are affecting your studies, the Student Support team can help.
Location: M242a
Email: HBSStudentsupport@herts.ac.uk
Careers and employability support
Undergraduate students: futuresuccess@herts.ac.uk
Postgraduate students: pgfuturesuccess@herts.ac.uk
Finding academic sources and research materials
Contact Samantha Halford for help with:
- Research resources
- Online library resources
- Finding academic sources
Email: s.halford@herts.ac.uk
Library and Computing Services Helpdesk
Get help with:
- Library resources
- Equipment
- Wi-Fi
- Login issues
Email: helpdesk@herts.ac.uk
Module and programme queries
For questions about your course or modules, contact the relevant academic listed on your Canvas module site.
Useful resources
HAS-Business School Academic Skills Canvas site
Access study resources, workshops and support:
Access the Business School Academic Skills Canvas site
Referencing and academic integrity
Use:
- Cite Them Right Online
- Harvard Referencing and Academic Integrity resources available through the Business School Academic Skills Canvas site