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Want to boost your academic writing?

10/11/2025

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

  • Available to staff and to students of any discipline and level – from first year to postgraduate.
  • One-to-one support tailored to your needs.

Visit AberSkills 1:1 RLF for details on how to book.

Take your writing to the next level!

Get to grips with Uni technology

27/10/2025

Familiarise yourself with the range of technologies used at the University. In one convenient place AberSkills has the tech and tools information you need to improve your learning experience: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/using-technology/ 

1:1 support with AberSkills

20/10/2025

Whether you need academic writing guidance, career advice, library, wellbeing or tech support (...and much more!) you'll have access to dedicated 1:1 support to help you reach your full academic potential. Explore the list of 1:1 support services at AberSkills: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/one-to-one-appointments/  

What academic skills do you have?

13/10/2025

Do you know what academic skills you have? Do you want to improve and develop your skills? Learn how AberSkills can help. More info: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/

AberSkills workshops

30/09/2025

Take a look at the AberSkills workshops webpage and book to attend sessions that help you brush up on your academic skills. A variety of workshops are available to support your writing, referencing, and more. Go to: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/skills-workshops/

Education and Student Experience Conference Award Fund

23/09/2025

We are delighted to announce the Education and Student Experience Conference Award Fund. Applications for the fund are now open with a deadline of 10 October.

For further information, including how to apply, please see our blogpost.

Library Action Plan 24/25

24/07/2025

Learn about your library. Our action plan presents key developments in our services and provision of library resources and details library usage.

Read here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/feedback/action-plans/libraryactionplan24-25/#d.en.282320

Are you using reference generators such as MyBib or Scribbr?

28/04/2025

Reference generators have become popular tools to simplify the process of formatting citations and bibliographies. However, while they are good starting points to quickly generate a reference, you should approach them with responsibility and caution.

Check out this Librarians’ Blog to find out more on what you need to look out for: https://wordpress.aber.ac.uk/librarian/?p=1531

Your AberSkills feedback

10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback on the AberSkills website recently. 

Here's a summary of the feedback we've received and the actions we will be taking: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/feedback/response/issugharv/  

Thank you for helping us continue to develop our library and learning services

Using Artificial Intelligence safely in your studies

02/04/2025

We are looking at students’ experience of using Artificial Intelligence and your requirements regarding advice and guidance on how to use AI safely in your studies. If you have 15-20 minutes to spare to speak with members of our library team, we would be very grateful. Please can you send an email to is-feedback@aber.ac.uk if you are happy for us to contact you. We are happy to meet face-to-face or over Teams

Accessing online Library resources from your own device: impact of global browser privacy changes

14/03/2025

During 2025 web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge will implement new privacy functionality which will block websites from knowing a user’s IP address. More information on these changes and how to continue to access these online resources both on and off campus is available online.

Sign up for the new weekly AberSkills email

26/02/2025

Find out about the latest AberSkills workshops, skills news, tips and helpful resources without leaving your inbox. 

What’s involved?

  • Get informed: Receive details of workshops scheduled for the week. Workshops cover essential skills such as academic writing, employability, and personal development.
  • Find resources to develop your skills: Learn about various skills resources that can help you in your studies, your teaching and your career.

Your weekly dose of skills and success starts here! Simply click to subscribe.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Questions about referencing?

17/02/2025

Referencing can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a struggle! If you've got any questions, we've got answers.

  • Firstly, explore our comprehensive Referencing LibGuide – it's packed with information, examples, and tips to help you master referencing.
  • Secondly, contact your subject librarian for help. They offer one-on-one consultations and are experts in the specific referencing styles used in your fields of study.

Get the support you need to succeed from the library today.

Microsoft Office

15/01/2025

Microsoft Office is free to download for students and staff on up to 15 devices.

Included in this are:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • Publisher
  • Access
  • Skype

A step-by-step guide on how to download MS Office on your device is available: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/en/1391 

Information Services: AI Guidance for you

13/01/2025

Information Services has a new help and support webpage for Artificial Intelligence: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/help/ai/.

This page brings together policies and safety advice as well as guidance for using AI in your studies, teaching, research, and administration.