1:1 appointments and drop-ins

Academic Writing Support

Want to improve your academic writing and build confidence in your assignments?

Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow

Book a session with our Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow, Samantha Wynne Rhydderch. Samantha is a professional, published author whose role is to help you strengthen and improve your writing skills. 

This is a free, confidential service to help you improve your writing skills. Students of any discipline, at any level of study (from 1^st year to postgraduate), or staff, are welcome to book a session.

Find out more about Samantha

To book, contact Samantha: samantha.wynne-rhydderch@rlfeducation.org.uk

Welsh-Medium Academic Writing Support

Careers Service drop-in sessions

Monday - Fridays, 10:00-16:00 

• Level D, Hugh Owen Library
• next to the main stairs to the library's collections
• Visit the drop-in to get quick assistance without needing an appointment.

For in-depth questions, please book a guidance appointment via ABERcareers. For details on how to book, click here. 

If you have graduated from Aberystwyth University you can continue to use this portal for 3 years after graduation. Visit our Graduates page for details on how to register for access.

 For International Students at Aberystwyth University 

The IEC offers free English support sessions, which can be one-to-one or in small groups. This service is for all registered undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Each session lasts 30–50 minutes, and you can book up to 3 sessions per semester. 
  

What happens in a session  

You will meet an English tutor, who will give advice and practical tips to help you improve your academic English. 

They can help with: 

• Academic writing (structure, paragraphs, organization) 

• Grammar and vocabulary 

• Reading, listening and note-taking 

• Presentations (organization, answering questions) 

• Pronunciation 

• Seminar skills and building arguments 

Tutors can also suggest useful learning resources. 

Important information  

• They can help you develop your English skills. 

• They do not proofread or correct your full assignment. 

• Tutors are not ‘subject’ specialists and cannot help with assignment content. 

• The Aber Skills webpage shows other academic support that is available at the university. 

Who can book  

These sessions are useful for: 

• Students whose first language is not English 

• Students who are new to studying in English 

How to prepare 

Before your session: 

• Think about what you want help with 

• Bring part of your writing (if you want help with writing) 

• Bring essay plans or notes if you want help with organization 

• Have clear questions or goals for your session. 

How to book  

Email: tesol@aber.ac.uk 
Subject line: English Academic Support Sessions  

We will reply within 2 working days. 

Sessions are by appointment only (not drop-in). 

Cancellation 

If you cannot attend, email us at least 24 hours before your session. If you do not attend and do not inform us, you may not be able to book more sessions.

Develop your skills in mathematics, statistics or numeracy with one-to-one support

Experienced tutors are available to help students with questions about mathematics or statistics as part of their course.

Email maths-help@aber.ac.uk for further information or to arrange a meeting.  

Drop-ins:

• Thursdays during term time
• 10:00-13:00
• Level D, Hugh Owen Library

To book an appointment with one of our teams please visit https://support.aber.ac.uk

Subject Librarians provide information skills training and in-depth subject support for students and staff.

	Academic Subject Librarian	Academic Department	Book a 1:1 appointment	Drop-in
	Anita Saycell   aiv@aber.ac.uk  01970 62 1867	Computer Science Business Information Studies	Book time with Anita Saycell [aiv] (Staff)	Tuesdays: 11:00-13:00, Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library (term-time only)   Thursdays: 11:00-13:00, Enquiry Desk, Physical Sciences Library (term-time only)
	Joy Cadwallader   librarians@aber.ac.uk 01970 62 1986	Modern Languages	Book time with Joy Cadwallader [jrc] (Staff)	Tuesdays: 13:00-15:00,  Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library
	Non Jones   nrb@aber.ac.uk  01970 62 2397	Life Sciences  Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) School of Veterinary Science Law and Criminology Lifelong Learning Welsh and Celtic Studies	Book time with Non Jones [nrb] (Staff)	Mondays: 13:00-15:00, Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library (term-time only)
	Sarah Gwenlan   ssg@aber.ac.uk  01970 62 1870	Education International English Centre Mathematics Physics Psychology and Counselling	Book time with Sarah Gwenlan [ssg] (Staff)	Tuesdays: 13.30-15.30, Enquiry Desk, Physical Sciences Library (term-time only)   Wednesdays: 11:00-13:00,  Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library (term-time only)   Thursdays: 13:30-15:00, Room 0.01, P5 (term-time only)
	Simon French   sif4@aber.ac.uk  01970 62 2080	Art and Art History English and Creative Writing History and Welsh History Geography and Earth Sciences International Politics	Book time with Simon French [sif4] (Staff)	Thursdays: 11:00-13:00, Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library (term-time only)
	Simone Anthony   sia1@aber.ac.uk  01970 62 2402	Healthcare Education Theatre, Film and Television Studies	Book time with Simone Anthony [sia1] (Staff)	Mondays: 09:00-09:50, Room 1.31, Gwendolen Rees building (term-time only)   Mondays: 11:00-13:00, Level F Enquiry Desk, Hugh Owen Library (term-time only)

No need to book in advance, just turn up!

*The AberSkills Hub is located on Level D of the Hugh Owen Library. Please see the image below to view its exact location (indicated by the yellow star).