News & Events

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IT and Library services and support for students over the holidays

05/12/2024

Whether you’re leaving for the holidays, or staying in Aber, here’s all the information you need about your IT and Library services this Christmas and New Year: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/news/isupdate/

Have a lovely break 

Preparing for exams

04/12/2024

Exam time is nearly here. Check out the revision and preparing for exams display on Level E, Hugh Owen Library. You’ll find lots of practical advice and resources on a wide range of important skills, including:

  • revising effectively
  • tackling exam questions

Take a look at the top 20 tips for revision and exams as recommended by fellow students.

Further advice and guidance available on AberSkills – Revision and Exams: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/exams/

Feedback wanted - Student Enquiries

20/11/2024

Students – have you ever struggled to find answers to your questions here at Aberystwyth University?

We are researching students’ experiences of enquiry services here, so whatever your question, and however you found the answer, we want to know about it!

Share your experiences and your suggestions to improve things by filling out this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/AA5wLD2HgD

Please complete the form by 26 November. Thank you

Final Examination Timetable

25/11/2024

The final examination timetable for semester one is available on the timetabling web site. For further guidance regarding examinations, you may also wish to contact your departmental examination officer.

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions

02/12/2024

December

05/12 E-learning Essentials: Preparing your Online Exam (Online)

10/12 Evaluating Learning  (Online)

12/12 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)

17/12 E-learning Essentials: Preparing your Online Exam (Online)

Times/ booking 

Blackboard Scheduled Maintenance 14.12.2024

11/11/2024

Blackboard will be unavailable between 10:00 and 16:00 on Saturday 14 December 2024 for scheduled maintenance.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Are you preparing an assignment?

30/10/2024

Need some guidance?

Visit the Writing for assignments site in AberSkills https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/writing-assignments/

Develop your writing style and understand assignment structures. Discover information on writing essays, reports, presentations and more!

Develop your academic, study and professional skills with AberSkills https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/

Manage your time effectively

20/11/2024

University life is busy with many activities—how do you balance it all? Effective time management can boost academic success — take a look at the following resource to learn how: Time management

Further information on developing your skills: AberSkills

Online Mini Conference - 18.12.2024

14/11/2024

The theme is Exemplary Blackboard Presence. The Mini-Conference will run from 10:00-14:30.

See our blogpost for further information.

You can register to attend the Mini-Conference by clicking on this link.

It isn't too late to update your module reading lists for Semester 2

22/11/2024

Please update your reading lists in Aspire for modules beginning in Semester 2 by the end of November to ensure sufficient time to buy books and digitise materials.

Full instructions here: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/en/1440

Please contact your subject librarian or email librarians@aber.ac.uk if you have any questions or would like some one-to-one help.