Academic Language and Study Skills

Helping you to achieve your best by developing your academic language and study skills whilst you’re studying at Loughborough University.

Four students sat studying at a long table. The two in the middle are working together on a laptop. Two other people stood at the back talking next to a bookcase

It doesn’t matter what your background is, no-one’s first language is academic English and the academic skills and conventions used in UK universities like Loughborough can be different from what you might be used to. There are a wealth of resources available both on-demand and bookable in person.

Current Students

There are modules on Learn which provide on-demand resources which target specific academic skills and can offer bookable face to face and online workshops:

Study Skills

For students at all levels of study to help them improve a range of academic English and study skills. E.g., Academic writing and critical thinking.

English Language Support

Exclusively designed for students whose first language is not English - to support the development of academic English language and skills. E.g., Academic vocabulary and pronunciation.

Dissertation and Project Success

For anyone writing a project, dissertation or thesis to guide them through the process from concept to creation.

STEM Writing

Aims to help STEM students achieve success in their academic writing tasks.

Prospective Students

Pre-sessional Programmes

For offer holders who want to develop core academic and language skills before the start of their programme.

Primary contacts for support delivered in schools

Maria Bliss

Supports students from: SSEHS, Loughborough Business School and the Doctoral College.

Deborah Boodt

Deborah Boodt

Supports students from: SDCA and SSH (all departments)

Nick Bostock

Nick Bostock

Supports students from: AACME, ABCE, MEME, Science and SSH (Geography and Environment)

Nola Dennis

Nola Dennis

Supports students from: AACME, ABCE, MEME, Science and SSH (Geography and Environment)

Marie Hanlon

Marie Hanlon

Supports students from: Loughborough Business School, SDCA and SSH

Adam Pemberton

Adam Pemberton

Supports students from: Loughborough University in London (all Institutes)

Henrietta Pocock

Henrietta Pocock

ALSS Manager

Contact for general enquiries about school-based support

Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor

Supports students from: AACME, ABCE, MEME, Science and SSH (Geography and Environment)

Gemma Towle

Gemma Towle

Supports students from: SSEHS, SSH and the Doctoral College

Last updated: 6th October 2023