Getting started with the Learning Success Hub

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

We offer the following services:

  • Access to a comprehensive digital Library Portal
  • Specialised courses in academic English
  • Customised academic skills support and workshops
  • One-to-one personalised assistance
  • Academic integrity education and support

Take a moment to explore the wide range of resources available through the Learning Success Hub. We’ve put together some top tips on this page to help you get started.

If you need more assistance, additional guidance is available on our Support page.

Getting started with the Learning Success Hub

Top tips for getting started

  • Top Tip 1

    Watch this Introduction to the Library video to find out how to browse and search the extensive collection of eBooks, academic journals and industry databases.

  • Top Tip 2

    Visit the subject guide for your area of study to find useful resources recommended by your academic team. Here you can find a tailored selection with relevant databases, key texts for your modules, referencing guides and much more.

  • Top Tip 3

    Link the Arden Library Portal with Google Scholar to improve your search results and connect with Library resources outside the library. You can also install our LibKey Nomad browser extension to supercharge your research and remove paywalls.

  • Top Tip 4

    Boost your study confidence by engaging with the Academic Skills Team. Watch this short video to find out more about the huge range of teaching sessions, workshops and one-to-one appointments on offer.

  • Top Tip 5

    Improve your academic English skills if English isn’t your first language by finding out more about how the English Language Hub can help. You can learn about the support available by watching this short welcome video .

Workshops

Introduction to the Library

The Arden Library Portal is a key tool to help you find the best sources for your assignments. This workshop provides an introduction to how to start using the library to search for and access books, journals, databases and much more.

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New to University: What does it involve?

The New to University session is an introduction to university life, focusing on distance and blended learning, and aims to orientate you to the nature of academic study.

It also provides an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have, and for us as to share our experiences of studying at university and to dispel common misconceptions and myths around what university and academic study is. This is an icebreaker session and aims to provide some practical guidance and advice.

After this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments, Developing Your Academic Voice

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Your Virtual Classroom: Zoom

This workshop introduces you to the virtual classroom where some of your teaching may take place, providing guidance on netiquette and showing you Zoom’s different features, while giving you the chance to ask questions.

After this session you may want to attend: Presentation Skills, Time Management, Notetaking

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Videos

Welcome to the Arden Library Portal
Welcome to the Academic Skills Team
Welcome to the English Language Hub