Academic Support
Library and Information Services (LIS)
Your subject team in LIS will also be able to suggest useful sources
of information and support. The Information Desk in the Library is the
first place to ask any general queries about LIS. General enquiries may
also be taken to the Issue Desk in any library. LIS staff in all
branches will provide initial help on all aspects of LIS services,
though you may be referred to specialist support staff elsewhere.
Library and Information Services
The LIS Information Gateway enables you to search the library catalogue by author or keyword, research information by subject and access online services and news directories. The front page also offers a quick reference guide to dictionaries, encyclopaedias, maps and timetables. This page will usually be displayed and ready for use on the screens as you enter the library.
Personal Tutors
The University recognises the value that personal tutoring has in supporting students through their university experience, particularly in their initial transition to undergraduate studies and in their wider personal development. All undergraduate students are therefore assigned a personal tutor who will be available to discuss their academic and personal progress with them.
Study Skills and Guides
Quick reference guides to getting started with academic skills at degree level including tips on lectures and note taking and planning essays and assignments are available via the Study Skills page of the website. There is also a guide to studying in the How to Study section.
Careers and Personal Development
One of the four key aims of the University is "to prepare and
promote the employability of students" and the University encourages
its students to use the support provided by Careers and Personal Development team and
other student support services to assist them in their development. The Careers and Personal Development team’s role is to help you to get a good
graduate job - however you define that - and for some of you there will
be intermediate aims such as student jobs, vacation work and
placements, postgraduate study or taking time out. The Careers and Personal Development team delivers sessions in or through your academic department, offers a
wider range of central facilities and services, and for graduates there
is a special help-line and support group.
Careers and Personal Development Website
Student Support Services
Student Services at Swansea aim to provide integrated, professional,
student-centred services, which offer information, advice and support
to enable every student to develop and achieve their full potential.
Whether you need general information or specialist advice you can drop
into the Student Services reception in the Keir Hardie Building and a
member of staff will be pleased to help.
Student Support Services
Students' Union
The Students’ Union, based at the centre of the University campus,
is run by students, for students. The Union is a democratic
organisation offering a substantial range of services and benefits to
its members. These include the provision of commercial services and a
varied entertainments programme, as well as a professional advice and
casework service dealing with a range of problems – from financial and
housing matters to consumer protection and course-related
difficulties.
Students' Union
Handbooks
Many departmental handbooks contain guidance on Study Skills and some subject modules offer materials via Blackboard, the online learning environment at Swansea. You are strongly advised to make full use of any materials your department provides.