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Academic Skills Hub

Welcome

Welcome to University of Galway’s online Academic Skills Hub. The Academic Skills Hub aims to support students to develop key skills for academic success. The Academic Skills Hub:

  • Provides brief introductions to, and top tips on, some key academic skills, as well as some information to help you get started (see the nine boxes below).
  • Links to additional supports for students, including Library resources and Student Services (see the links at the bottom of this page).

Please dip in and out of these resources as you need to. 

 

Getting Started

Getting Started

Settling in, Finding your way around, Student email, Canvas, University of Galway Glossary

Getting Started
Getting Organised

Getting Organised

Study skills, Goal-setting, Note-taking, Semester planning, Managing time, Weekly planners, Procrastination, Your study space, Your stuff

Getting Organised
Maths and Statistics

Maths and Statistics

Support for Maths and Stats at University of Galway

Maths and Statistics
IT and Digital Skills

IT and Digital Skills

Digital identity and digital badges, IT for free, Getting the most from Canvas and Outlook (including email)

IT and Digital Skills
Reading and Research Skills

Reading and Research Skills

Academic research, Reading and note-making, Your Library, Research strategies, Research ethics, Academic integrity

Reading and Research Skills
Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Communicating with staff and students, Team-working, Presentations

Communication Skills
Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Developing critical skills, Evaluating arguments and evidence, Reflective practice

Critical Thinking
Academic Writing Centre

Academic Writing Centre

Support for Academic Writing at University of Galway.

Academic Writing Centre
Assignments & Exams

Assignments & Exams

Types of assignments, managing assignments, Exam preparation, Exam techniques, Managing exam stress

Assignments & Exams

Library Resources

The James Hardiman Library’s academic skills team can offer personalised assistance to help you to develop your academic skills and succeed in your studies at NUI Galway .

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Student Services

There are many sources of student support at University of Galway. If you have a query or concern about an academic, personal, social, or financial issue, figure out who might be able to help, and contact them without delay.

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Supported by the Student Project Fund