University of Kent

The VALUEPlus 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. Reasons for this might include anxiety about exams; study skills problems; academic difficulties or other issues.

The programme will develop participants' academic knowledge and understanding, key skills and learning strategies. The Programme is suitable for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Who is involved in the programme?

This is a partnership initiative between the Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) within the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and teaching (UELT) and the partricipating Schools. The Schools taking part in the ValuePlus Programme are:- Biosciences, Kent Business School, Kent Law School and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

What's on offer?

• Small-group teaching in relevant Academic Subjects
• Creative Team Activities
• Concentration and memory
• Revision Strategies and Exam Techniques
• Confidence Building
• Presentation Skills
• Academic Writing Skills
• Study Strategies
• Research Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Negotiation skills
• Listening skills

In addition, VALUEPlus provides students with training in the six Key Skills. Educators and Employers have identified these as being critical:

• Employability skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Working with others
• Information technology
• Improving one's own learning and performance
• Numeracy
• Further information on Key Skills