Student Support Teams
Learning Support Tutors
The Learning Support tutors in the Faculty of Science and Health can help you to develop your study skills and support you with a range of different assignment types. All students at all levels in the Faculty of Science and Health can use this learning support service.
The Learning Support tutors can offer advice and support with:
- Planning and structuring assignments
- Understanding and addressing the question/learning outcomes
- Searching for sources
- Using literature to inform and support writing
- Academic writing style
- Criticality
- Citation and referencing formatting
- Understanding feedback
- Time management and organisation
- Maths and statistics
Booking an appointment
You can request appointments via the booking form on the Learning Support Science Moodle page. You may need to scroll down and click “enrol me” to access the page. Once you've completed the booking form, one of the tutors will respond to you within 2 working days.
You can contact our Learning Support Tutors by emailing sci.learningsupport@port.ac.uk.
To provide the Learning Support Service, when you book an appointment, we need to collect data on the booking form for our records, including your student email, name, level of study, course, the reason you’d like to make an appointment and a record of your appointments with us. To help evaluate and improve student provision, we will only analyse anonymised data to assess engagement with the service. Your personal information ("Full name" and "UoP email") will not be used and will remain confidential within the Learning Support team. However, if, at any time, we have concerns about your well being, we have a duty to contact the relevant staff, in line with the University’s Policy on Safeguarding. By using the Learning Support Service, you give your consent for us to inform relevant academic staff of your Learning Support attendance, if the need arises. For further information, please consult the University's Data Protection Statement for Students.
International Student Support Tutor
Our International Student Support Tutor is here to assist international students in navigating the challenges of studying in a new country and adapting to a different culture. You can schedule an in-person or remote appointment to discuss your concerns and receive tailored advice on studying and living in the UK, with a particular emphasis on Portsmouth. Our tutor works closely with academic staff, faculty, and student support teams to provide you with a supportive and welcoming introduction, along with access to valuable cultural insights throughout the year, as needed.
You can contact our International Student Support Tutor by emailing sci-int@port.ac.uk.
Student Engagement Officers
The Student Engagement Officers (SEOs) are here to offer you personalised support and guidance throughout your journey within the Faculty of Science and Health.
Whether you're thriving or facing challenges, our door is always open for you. You don't have to navigate through difficulties alone; we're dedicated to being by your side every step of the way throughout your degree. Here's how we can assist you:
- Supporting your wellbeing, managing stress, and overcoming motivational hurdles
- Addressing personal, familial, or social concerns
- Helping you integrate into your course and understand university processes and procedures
- Assisting with mitigating circumstances and providing statements of support
- Collaborating with other departments or your academic team, attending meetings with you, and advocating on your behalf within the university
- Guiding you to resources for wellbeing, financial aid, housing, health, and disability support
While we complement the efforts of Personal Tutors, it's important to note that we operate independently from your course staff, we're here to offer confidential advice and support.
Booking time to connect with us is easy:
You can reach out to us via email at sahsupport@port.ac.uk. We're available to assist you through email or to schedule an appointment with one of our team members.
We offer flexible 1-hour appointments, either online or in-person, depending on your preference. There's no limit to how many times you can meet with us.