Library, study and digital skills
Study development tutorials and workshops
Get help with your study skills in a 1 to 1 tutorial, find out more about our Study for Success workshops, or explore our self-help resources.
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Our Study Development team are here to help you with your academic work. We can provide support with study strategies, planning processes, and writing skills.
You can book 1 to 1 tutorials with our tutors at any stage of your assignments.
We also provide self-help resources for you to explore at your own pace, and workshops and retreats for all students.
If you have any questions about our services, email us at studydevelopment@yorksj.ac.uk.
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Book a tutorial
Study Development tutorials are 1 to 1 sessions where you can get help with your academic work and skills. You can access tutorials tailored to your learning needs and goals, and we will work with you on a learning plan appropriate for you.
Tutorials can be helpful at any stage of your assignment, from receiving a brief to final proof reading. You can get support with a range of skills, including reading, writing, planning, thinking, and maths skills.
A tutorial session usually lasts around 45 minutes, and you can choose to book either an online or in-person session.
Use the following links to book a tutorial with one of our team.
| Tutor | Days available | Booking link |
|---|---|---|
| Di | Monday to Friday, including evening sessions on Tuesday and Thursday | Book a tutorial with Di |
| Jack | Monday to Wednesday | Book a tutorial with Jack |
| Katherine | Wednesday and Friday | Book a tutorial with Katherine |
| Dannielle | Monday, Tuesday and Saturday | Book a tutorial with Dannielle |
| Scarlet | Maths tutorials: Monday to Friday | Book a Maths tutorial with Scarlet |
Workshops and retreats
Our Study Development workshops are open to all students. Study Retreats are structured spaces to write, read, and achieve other study tasks in a small group, interspersed with breaks.
Study Hub
LaunchPad
Study Hub is our informal series of working sessions, open to all. We meet in the Launchpad in the Holgate building and refreshments are provided.
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mature Learners Study Hub | Wednesday 4 October | 1.00pm to 3.00pm |
| Planning and Organising | Tuesday 7 November | 10.00am to 11.00am |
| Refresh: How to do University | Monday 20 November | 10.00am to 11.00am |
| Critical Writing | Wednesday 29 November | 10.00am to 11.00am |
| Understanding Feedback | Monday 4 December | 10.00am to 11.00am |
Self-help resources
From writing clearly to using evidence effectively, our self-help resources are here to support you with academic writing. Find resources on our Study skills guides page.
For a full reading list on study skills, see the Study development reading list.
Information for staff
You can request a Study Development workshop session for your students using our form.
Typically, we need at least 2 weeks' notice to schedule and plan a session. We will need to know your session requirements, including student level, delivery method, preferred times and dates, and the focus of the session.