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Helping you achieve
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 the learning and academic support we offer at Portsmouth can help you fulfil your potential. Get advice and support on what to do - and what not to do – to make the most of your study time.
Personal tutors
Learn how your personal academic tutor and student success advisor are here to support you throughout your studies and help you get the most out of your time studying.
Academic skills support
Looking to improve your academic skills and enhance your uni work? Our faculty learning support tutors can help you develop key study skills, and you can also access our online learning resources too.
University Library
Our Library is home to a vast array of publications you'll need for your studies, including a vast array of print and electronic resources, a specialised map library, archive, and rare book collections.
Maths support at Maths Café
Our Maths Café offers free drop-in support, workshops, and online resources for all students. Get the help you need to master your assignments, from core concepts to complex data analysis.
University terminology
When you start uni for the first time, you might come across words and terminology that you’ve not heard before. Here's a handy guide to some of the most common.
Where to study on campus
Finding a quiet place to study on our campus is easy – see a list of the best places to get your head into your books here.
Learn a foreign language for free
Immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people by choosing from our seven language programmes.
Take part in research
Find out how to get involved with diverse research projects, from online questionnaires, to psychometric exams and physical tests. Contribute to new discoveries, and maybe even get paid for your time.
Essay mills – now a criminal offence
Students around the world, including those at University of Portsmouth, are being targeted by companies offering to write assessments for payment.
The Government has made it illegal for companies to write assignments for students for financial gain, and to advertise these services.
No student should be tempted to engage with these companies or individuals. Not only is it a breach of the Code of Student Behaviour, which could result in exclusion from the University, but it also damages your long term success and likelihood of securing a good job after University.