Mature students
Academic support
- IT Skills and Services
- Mathematics Learning Support Centre
- The Eureka Centre for Mathematical Confidence
- University Library
- Careers and Employability Centre
IT Skills and Services
Most academic departments provide support and training for IT use relating specifically to your course. IT Services can provide you with dedicated Microsoft Office 2007 help and self-teach courses at http://office2007.lboro.ac.uk. We also provide assistance with computer problems at the PC Clinic on the ground floor of the Haslegrave building (please see www.lboro.ac.uk/it/pcclinic/).
IT Services offer many other services including anti-virus and specialist software (please see www.lboro.ac.uk/it/students.html), and can also provide advice on buying a computer (please see: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/it/ purchase/studentpc.html).
You can also access many of our services securely from home using our “VPN Client”, see www.lboro.ac.uk/it/off-campus/ anyconnect.html.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/it
T: 01509 222333
E: it.services@lboro.ac.uk
Mathematics Learning Support Centre
The MLSC can be found in two different campus locations, supporting students with the specific mathematical and statistical demands of their course. In particular, it aims to help early on in your studies when additional resources and tuition may be of benefit.
W: http://mlsc.lboro.ac.uk/
T: 01509 228250 – central park
T: 01509 227460 – west park
E: mlsc@lboro.ac.uk
The Eureka Centre for Mathematical Confidence
The Eureka Centre is designed for students who lack confidence in numeracy. Drop in sessions plus events and workshops are available for students to address their concerns.
W: http://eureka.lboro.ac.uk
E: eureka@lboro.ac.uk
University Library
University level study requires a wealth of independent learning skills, for which a great deal of support is available. A workshop specifically for first year mature learners is available early in the first term of the new academic year: booked through the Student Outreach and Recruitment Office.
The Library runs a number of workshops on such topics as time management, finding & evaluating information, writing essays and reports and preparing for exams. The Library’s website pages offer information on study skills workshops, and advice sheets which can be downloaded.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/library
T: 01509 222360
E: library@lboro.ac.uk
Careers and Employability Centre
Whatever stage you are at in your course, and even after you’ve graduated, the Careers and Employability Centre offers a wide range of information and resources to help you explore options for your future career or further study.
As there may be individual considerations that mature students have to take into account when thinking about their future, the Centre has a specific section on its website for mature students and additional tools to help when choosing a career.
Appointments with careers advisers can also be booked online or by calling the Centre.
W: www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers
T: 01509 222052
E: careers@lboro.ac.uk