The University has Writing Fellows who work with students from any faculty to help improve their writing. Currently, the uni has four Fellows who can help with all things writing - from note-taking to style. 

• RLF's are available to Undergraduates, Postgraduates, and also staff.
• These are confidential sessions.
• RLF's can help with:
  • Approaching the essay writing process from note-taking to drafting and presenting work
  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses in your writing and creating strategies for long-term improvement
  • Advising you on structuring a piece of writing to ensure that it is clear and coherent

To find out more and get in contact with a Writing Fellow today, please see here! 

Do you have some questions about your course material and broader student life? Peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) could provide you with some answers!

PASS are student-led study sessions offered by the uni, where you can ask any questions you may currently have. Not only are these sessions an informal opportunity to make friends from your course, but they could lend a hand in helping you feel more confident in your studies, through collaborative work and conversation.

PASS:

• Allows you to chat casually about your course content with peers.
• A safe place to ask questions.
• An opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the course material

There's no need to sign up to PASS - you'll be told about this in your course information if it's available to you. But, to find our more check out the uni's PASS webpage. 

If you're a new student or transitioning to university for the first time with concerns or questions about navigating uni life, look no further!

The uni has a handy 'Transitioning to University' webpage, which covers how seminars and tutorials work, your identity as a student, and advice from current students! To find out more, see here.

Alongside their 'Transitioning to University' advice, the uni supply some great general study advice - which can help you with preparing for uni life before you get here, and improve your grades whilst you're here!

This includes everything from information on data skills and study skills to advice on exam and assessment preparation, and developing reading and writing skills. Read more about what help is on offer here!

When your results come out, you will find out what the exam board has decided about your degree classification or progression. If you are unhappy with the decision that's been made, you may be able to appeal. Find out more here.

If you are unhappy with your course, it's worth talking with your tutor or another member of staff. You could also talk things through with your course rep. Find out more here

Whilst most students will go through university life without experiencing any major difficulties, unfortunately from time to time some students may come across a situation where they feel dissatisfied or that they have been unfairly treated. Find out more here.

The University has various policies and procedures in place to deal with behaviour or misconduct issues. If you are being affected by any kind of misconduct or disciplinary-type issue, please get in touch with Bristol SU Academic Advice. Find out more here.

Up-to-date information from the University on all issues relating to exams and assessments can be found on its Assessment and Exam Arrangements pages. Find out more here.

Exceptional circumstances (ECs) are events that affect your performance in assessment and are usually either unforeseen or unpreventable and outside your immediate control. To find out more, including what counts as an EC, see here.

Bristol SU Academic Advice supports lots of students going through plagiarism and exam cheating processes. We’ve included some useful information on this here, but if you’ve been invited to a panel meeting to discuss this, we would encourage you to get in touch with the Academic Advice Team as soon as possible.

Some professional courses, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Social Work, and Teaching carry additional expectations about professional behaviour on top of your academic work. This can be called Fitness to Practise, Suitability for Social Work, or Fitness to Teach. It is defined by the regulatory body for your profession. The University has to investigate any concerns that arise about your professional practice. This ensures that no one is put at risk and that all students are properly supported. Find out more here.

If you are experiencing any difficulties while at University our advice is to talk to someone! There are various different support services available while you’re at University. To find out more about these, see here.