Available 24/7 the Skills@Cumbria site provides a suite of online self-help resources to develop your academic and library skills. These include:
Looking for learning development support? Resubmitting coursework? Been referred by a tutor?
The services described below are for students studying at the University of Cumbria. Students from partner colleges are encouraged to contact their own institutions for academic skills advice and guidance. If you are a Robert Kennedy College student please access your resource page for your courses and contact Robert Kennedy College Student Care for support with academic writing and referencing.
The Skills@Cumbria service supports you in developing your academic and library skills throughout your programme. The service is delivered by a team of professional Library and Academic Advisors within the University Library. We provide online resources, including our Skills TV channel, group workshops, individual appointments, Webinars and email guidance. See the sections below for more details.
We also provide Subject pages that signpost you to relevant resources for your subject.
The library provides an out of hours Ask a Librarian service. They can help with accessing resources and signposting help but are not able to help with academic skills queries.