Learning Development Unit

The Learning Development Unit (LDU) is the learning and academic development advice centre for all students at the university. We work with students who are keen to develop their academic abilities and improve their grades, whatever their course, year, or ability level.

If you are a student at the university, the LDU can help you get the most from your learning in a variety of ways. We can advise you on effective note-making strategies, support you in developing your research skills and evidence-based academic writing, improve your critical thinking and help you to get the most from the feedback on your assignments.

We also offer support in numeracy, financial and statistical skills, accessing and using online and other technological resources effectively in your learning and can advise you on effective time and task management strategies. The LDU also has expertise in supporting students whose first language is not English.

As well as working closely with current students, the LDU provides a range of support and development opportunities to both home and overseas students who are about to start their studies at the university. We offer pre-sessional courses and support designed to prepare students for the demands of academic study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The LDU also works with lecturers and other staff, providing resources and sharing good practice around curriculum planning, teaching and assessment in order to provide students with successful learning experiences. We can offer tailor-made input to provide support for the particular needs of students in individual courses and modules.