Welcome to the latest update from the Learning Success Hub. As summer approaches, we hope you're enjoying your learning journey at Arden.

​The Learning Success Hub offers a range of tutoring, workshops and study resources to support your academic journey, boost your study success and help you achieve more.  

Read on to find out how we can help you build confidence and reach your academic goals.  

How the Learning Success Hub can help you 

We offer the following services:

  • Access to a comprehensive digital Library Portal containing all the eBooks, journals and databases you need for study and assignments.
     
  • Specialised academic English support for writing and assignments if English is an additional language.
     
  • Customised academic skills support and workshops to help with study skills such as academic writing, using the Library, referencing and approaching assignments.
     
  • One-to-one appointments for personalised support from a member of the Learning Success Hub team.

What's new from the Learning Success Hub this semester?  

Academic Skills Team

  • One to one support available online for personalised help with essential skills like academic writing, structuring assignments, literature searching, and referencing.  
     
  • Optional workshops on a range of academic study skills available online.
     
  • Regular academic skills online drop-in on Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00-13:00 no need to book, just join using this online link.
     
  • New resources and guidance on appropriate and ethical use of artificial intelligence.  

English Language Hub  

Library Portal  

  • AppsAnywhere - an online app store where you can find all the software applications you need for your studies in one convenient place!  
     
  • Access key and essential reading list resources of all your modules via the new Reading List pages on the Library Portal’s subject guides.
     
  • Need something that’s not in the Library collection? Use our new Request It! service to request books, chapters, or articles to be delivered straight to your inbox.
     
  • Explore the redesigned database pages on the Library Portal with more information and improved guidance on using key research databases.
     
  • Discover the new eBook Spotlight Collections covering a range of topics including academic study skills, inclusivity and diversity and more.  

If you have a question or want to speak to a member of the team, check our support pages for contact information.  

 

Happy studies!

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