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Student learning advisory service
The Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) is a free, friendly advice service providing guidance and information on all aspects of effective learning and study skills to all students from the minute they arrive at the University until they finish their studies. SLAS is part of the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching and is a popular resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, full-time, part-time, mature, European and international students.
What we offer
Partnerships with students
Individual and confidential advice and study guidance
Any student, or small group of students, who wish to improve their learning can make an appointment with a learning adviser who will offer guidance and support. If a student is unable to get to a University campus, they can arrange a telephone appointment or email the Student Learning Advisory Service at learningmedway@kent.ac.uk
Additional help with writing
The Royal Literary Fund (RLF) is a national scheme that aims to help students develop their academic writing. The Student Learning Advisory Service hosts a Royal Literary Fellow at the University’s Medway campus where students can make individual appointments to discuss their writing. Email learningmedway@kent.ac.uk or phone 01634 888884.
Mathematics and statistics support
In partnership with the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, we provide mathematics and statistics clinics. To book an appointment, email:learning@kent.ac.uk
Programmes
SLAS offers a range of programmes aimed at helping students to achieve their potential while at university. These include:
Workshops
Each term, SLAS offers a series of generic workshops on study skills for all students from all levels and schools.
VALUE MaP
This is a programme for mature and/or part-time students which takes place on the Canterbury, Medway and Tonbridge campuses. It is run as a series of workshops on effective study, and takes place on Saturdays and at varying times of the week to allow for flexible attendance.
Additional support, initiatives and partnerships with participating schools
Academic Peer Mentoring (APM): The aim of this scheme is to enable Stage 2 or Stage 3 students to support and help Foundation or Stage 1 students improve their learning and thus effectively improve their performance and retention.
Advantage Initiative: We help academic schools embed study skills within their core modules
Additional exam support/VALUE programme: This is a programme for Stage 1 students who are concerned about transferring to Stage 2 of their studies and who might be at risk, or are underachieving.
VALUE Plus: This programme is for Stage 2/Stage 3 students who want to make the best of their time at University and who, for whatever reason, are concerned that they are not fulfilling their academic potential.
back to topLearning resources
We have a range of free study guides, plus various online study skills resources and links to other recommended web resources.
If you have any problems affecting your studies, and do not know who to talk to or where to get help, we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
back to topFurther information
Student Learning Advisory Service,
Room G0-06, Gillingham Building,
University of Kent, Chatham Maritime,
Kent ME4 4AG
E: learningmedway@kent.ac.uk
T: 01634 888884
F: 0208 3319837
www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning
OR Room DB034
Drill Hall Library