CADI’s Academic Support Advisers (ASAs) help students across the University build confidence, strengthen their academic skills and become more independent learners.
Through one-to-one appointments, workshops and online resources, we offer practical support to help students develop their approach to academic study. Appointments are available both on campus and online.
Want to get to know the wider team? Visit our Meet the CADI Team page to discover more about our colleagues, explore team photographs and read their biographies.
How we support students
Our advisers can help students develop a range of academic skills, including:
- Academic writing and style
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Research and reading
- Understanding assignment briefs and feedback
- Planning and structuring assignments
- Time management
- Exam preparation
- Giving presentations
- Working in groups
- Notetaking
Students can access support through:
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One-to-one appointments: Individual support on campus or online.
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Workshops: Opportunities to develop and strengthen academic skills.
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Online resources: Guidance and resources that students can access independently.
Supporting students with their assignments
Students can also bring work in progress to discuss with an adviser. This might involve talking through the structure of a draft, identifying where an argument could be clearer or exploring practical next steps to strengthen their work.
Our advisers can also help students understand feedback they have received and consider how to apply it to future assignments.
When to signpost a student
Consider recommending Academic Support if a student:
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Is unsure how to approach or interpret an assignment brief.
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Is struggling with academic writing or structuring their work.
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Wants to develop their critical thinking or strengthen an argument.
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Is finding it difficult to interpret feedback.
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Would benefit from building their confidence and academic skills.
Students don't need to identify a specific academic skills issue before seeking support. They can book an appointment to discuss their individual needs.
How students can access support
Staff can signpost students directly to our Academic Support page, where they can book a one-to-one appointment and explore the range of online resources available.
Visit the Academic Support page
Get to know the wider CADI team
Our Academic Support Advisers are part of the wider CADI team. We'd love you to find out more about the people behind CADI, the different roles within the team and how we work together to support students and colleagues across the University.
Meet the CADI team – explore our team photographs and biographies.