In addition to help from your course tutors, there is a whole host of support available from across Solent to help you throughout your studies. This page collates the study skills support available to you.
Found on SOL (Solent Online Learning), this module contains academic support to help you succeed in all of your assignments: https://learn.solent.ac.uk/succeed
A one-hour course to prepare for learning at Solent, helping you to understand how you will learn, get organised and get connected: https://learn.solent.ac.uk/getreadytolearn
The Essential Learning Technologies Induction is a self-guided course that will help you learn about systems and support available during your time at Solent: https://learn.solent.ac.uk/induction
This resource on SOL will guide you to help and support for SOL and other Solent systems. This includes submitting different types of assignment files, accessing your Solent account: https://learn.solent.ac.uk/help. If you have account issues, click the grey button 'Access as a guest'.
LinkedIn Learning provides high quality training videos covering your subject areas as well as study skills, careers, wellbeing and many more. All free for you to use on and off campus. To activate your account visit the Linkedin Learning for Students LibGuide page.
All Solent University computers are installed with Text Help Read & Write Gold (text-to-speech software) and Inspiration (mind mapping software). These are free to use on campus. The assistive technology centre in the library on the ground floor has PCs with assistive software, height adjustable desks, specialist screens and large key keyboards.
The Disability Advice Team is the disability and neurodiversity advice service for students.
Further information about assistive technology on campus and for use on personal devices can be found here.
Book an appointment if you have further questions about assistive technology or setting up support.
Students can now book a 1:1 induction session with a student adviser to go over the basics of being a successful student at Solent. Ideal for any students who may have enrolled late, missed welcome activities, or want a little support with using university online systems and knowing where to get support. Sessions include plenty of time for any questions you may have
Book your appointment here or drop in to request a session Monday to Friday from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm in the Student Hub, TS114
LibGuides by subject give you access to recommended resources for finding quality information for your subject area. You will also find guidance on how to research and reference your work, plus ways to access help from the friendly Library team.
In addition to this, explore the referencing and research support the library offers:
The mental health and wellbeing team run a range of courses and workshops. Some courses run over a number of weeks and others are single sessions.
For start dates and booking information email wellbeing@solent.ac.uk. Current sessions available are:
Solent Careers (Solent University’s careers service) offers a wide range of employability support including workshops throughout the year, a variety of careers fairs and employer events on campus and their new Solent Careers Online platform. At the world and future ready careers fair you can network with a wide range of employers who are offering opportunities including part time, placements, internships, and graduate roles. Solent Careers Online includes a job board which covers a range of local, national and international opportunities including volunteering, placements, insight days, internships and graduate roles as well as our own Campus Jobs. The platform also includes a variety of short courses on topics as diverse as career development to creating and perfecting your CV, an ability to book a variety of appointments with our employability, careers and start up advisers, ask questions and book on to our events.
Solent Creatives is Solent University’s student-powered creative agency, linking businesses with the creative talent at Solent University. We draw on the talent and skills of our students to support businesses across the South with creative services. Such as videography to graphic design, photography to web design/build.
Email us for more info: solentcreatives@solent.ac.uk
Our Solent Start-Ups team provide current students and recent graduates with one-to-one support, workshops, and funding* to help you launch or grow your venture. No matter what stage you're at in your thinking, whether just exploring ideas or ready to launch, we’re ready to support you. *Subject to T&Cs
Email us for more info: solentstartups@solent.ac.uk