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Study Skills: Overview
What is it?
You may well find that studying at university is quite different from your previous learning experiences. We can help you adapt and develop your skills.
Who is it for?
All students (both under graduate and postgraduate) who want to raise their level of achievement.
Why would I need it?
To study more effectively and be in control of your learning. We can help you to apply the skills needed to succeed.
Support and resources to enable the successful completion of your assignments
When is it available?
Study Skills Centres can offer face to face appointments by arrangement between 8am and 8pm. Please call in to see us. We may not be able to help immediately, as we do get busy, but we will book you an appointment to suit you. We can also organise support via electronic means.
How do I contact them?
Call: 01785 353500 or phone any of the telephone numbers listed below
Click: Use the Study Skills Appointment electronic form
Email: studyskills@staffs.ac.uk
Visit: the Study Skills Centres are located in the main library building on both the Stoke and Stafford campuses
Where do I need to go?
Stoke – B17, Thompson Library, College Road, ST4 2DE
Stafford – N113, 1st Floor, Nelson Library, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0DP
Shrewsbury Library by arrangement
SURF colleges by arrangement
Who are the team?
Stoke Campus
Jane Ball
Academic Skills Tutor (Study Skills)
Thompson Library, Stoke
01782 294988
Stafford campus
Liz Tomkinson
Academic Skills Tutor (Study Skills)
Nelson Library, Stafford
01785 353288
Soo Plant
Academic Skills Tutor (Study Skills)
Nelson Library, Stafford
01785 353288












