About the Learning Success Hub

The Learning Success Hub is here to support you throughout your academic journey with tutoring, workshops and study resources.

Our specialist team of Librarians, Academic Skills Tutors and English language lecturers can help you to make the most of our range of services. We can work closely with you to understand your unique study needs, build your confidence and provide personalised study strategies and guidance to support you in achieving your academic goals.

Find out more about each team and how we can help!

Library Team

The Arden University Library Portal is an extensive digital library, available 24/7 and containing the academic resources you need for your study and assignments.

Our team of Librarians can help you with locating resources in the Library Portal, accessing eBooks, using Library databases, and developing strategies to find the resources you need more effectively.

Contact the Library team at libraries@arden.ac.uk

Can Support Students with:
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
  • Dyslexia and Learning Differences
  • Limited Digital Experience
  • Print Disabilities
Academic Specialisms
  • Library Resources
  • Literature Searching
  • Using the Library
Can Support Students with:
  • Limited Digital Experience
  • Print Disabilities
Academic Specialisms
  • Library Resources
  • Literature Searching
  • Using the Library
Can Support Students with:
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
  • English as an Additional Language
  • Limited Digital Experience
Academic Specialisms
  • Library Resources
  • Literature Searching
  • Using the Library

Academic Skills Tutors

Our team of Academic Skills Tutors deliver workshops, one-to-one appointments, and teaching sessions on a broad range of academic skills, including academic writing, academic integrity, study skills and specialist STEM skills.

You can meet a tutor online or on campus to discuss your study needs and get personalised support to develop your academic skills and improve your assignments.

Contact the Academic Skills Team at study-skills@arden.ac.uk

George Collins AST
George Collins
Academic Skills Tutor
Can Support Students with:
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
Academic Specialisms:
  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Library Resources
  • Reading and Notetaking
  • Referencing
  • Time Management and Study Strategies
James Nixon AST
James Nixon
Academic Skills Tutor
Can Support Students with:
  • Limited Digital Experience
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
  • English as an Additional Language
Academic Specialisms:
  • English as Additional Language
  • Artificial Intelligence Tools
  • Digital Skills
  • Dissertations
  • Exams and Assessments
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Laura Kenneally
Academic Skills Tutor
Can Support Students with:
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
  • Dyslexia and Learning Differences
Academic Specialisms:
  • Digital Skills
  • Dissertations
  • Exams and Assessments
  • Library Resources
  • Literature Searching

English Language Lecturers

The English Language Hub is dedicated to supporting students studying with English as an additional language. Our team of English language lecturers can provide courses, resources and guidance on any aspect of academic English, including writing, grammar and vocabulary.

Contact the English Language Hub team at englishlanguagehub@arden.ac.uk

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Leonie Rowland
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer
Can Support Students with:
  • English as an Additional Language
  • Anxiety and Stress
Academic Specialisms:
  • English as Additional Language
  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Reading and Notetaking
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Rachael Forde
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer
Can Support Students with:
  • English as an Additional Language
  • Limited Digital Experience
Academic Specialisms:
  • English as Additional Language
  • Artificial Intelligence Tools
  • Digital Skills
  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Reading and Notetaking
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Rami Abo Zarad
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer
Can Support Students with:
  • English as an Additional Language
  • Low Self-Esteem and Low Confidence
Academic Specialisms:
  • English as Additional Language
  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Reading and Notetaking