We have included many downloadable resources on this site that students can use in their own time. However, these may also be helpful to you when working with students – please feel free to download and use the following as appropriate.
Effective learning
Learning styles
Making time to learn
Study Skills checklist
Essay writing
Referencing tutorial
Quick guide to Harvard referencing
General revision skills
Starting to revise
Active revision
The University's Centre for Academic Practice has further resources and information
If there is any further information you require, or any resources that you feel would be a valuable addition to this site, please let us know by emailing schools.liaison@northampton.ac.uk
Advice on the style of writing required at university, and the most common referencing system.
Essay writing
Reference tutorial (with Harvey the cat!)
Quick guide to Harvard referencing
Budgeting is a key tool for surving university, the planner and handout below provide students with hints and tips for managing their finances
Budgeting handout
Budget planner
In order to help simplify the personal statement writing process we have provided the downloads below.
Personal Statement handout
Personal Statement worksheet
The Advisers' Conference 2010 - HE: Current Themes and Future Trends, was hosted by The University of Northampton Park Campus on Tuesday 26 January, 10.30am-3.30pm.
This event was designed for anyone who advises and supports students in accessing university. This year's conference considered the current issues affecting students accessing university (specifically fees and funding, admissions/access and graduate employment) and the likely developments in these areas over the coming years.
If you were not able to attend this event but are interested in the above topics, or did attend but would like to revisit the slides, the presentations are available below.
Welcome to the Advisers Conference 2010
Graduate Employment
Student Funding 2010
Changing Face of HE Admissions
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