Supporting your studies

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Helping you achieve

Find out what support we offer during your studies and put your best foot forward at university

Everyone needs a little help with their studies from time to time, whether you're a fresher taking your first steps into uni life or a seasoned student who knows your way around university.

Find out how learning and academic support we offer at Portsmouth can help you fulfil your potential:

Academic Skills Support

Develop your understanding, thinking, writing and organisational skills at the Academic Skills Unit.

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Disability support

Get confidential advice and support on disability-related issues from our Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC).

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Maths support at Maths Café

Get free help and advice about maths and statistics at our Maths Café.

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Support tutors and advisers

Meet our support tutors who can help you learn and develop the key study skills you need to achieve your academic potential.

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Health and wellbeing

Access our extensive support services at Portsmouth including the Student Wellbeing Service, the University Eye Clinic, the Chaplaincy and register with a doctor.

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