Academic Support are here to help you to develop your learning strategies and understand what influences the way you learn. A team of experienced tutors at LCC lead workshops, one to one tutorials and other sessions to develop the skills that will help you to be successful on your course and in the future.
For further information about any of the sessions or if you have any questions, please email academicsupport@lcc.arts.ac.uk or phone them on 0207 514 6607.
Academic Skills Workshops
Ready to get started with your dissertation? Feeling stuck? Want to go beyond your reading list?
Academic Skills workshops are open to all students and designed to enhance your learning and enable you to achieve your best. To see what’s available and book a place, visit Academic Support Online or drop in to the Academic Support Office behind the Library Learning Zone (LLZ).
Getting started with your dissertation (aimed at second year students)
Tuesday 7 May from 12.30 - 2pm in LLZ
Diversify your reading: the worlds beyond your reading list
Tuesday 14 May from 12.30 - 2pm in LZZ
Experimental writing workshop
Thursday 16 May from 2.30 - 4pm in T1407
Creative Writing Workshops
LCC’s creative writing sessions are aimed at stimulating the imagination, tackling writing blocks and building self-confidence.
You will generate writing together using prompts and exercises, with the option to share what we have written with the group. These workshops are open to everyone but might be especially helpful for those embarking on a longer piece of writing.
Each session will be different. You can attend one, two or all three of them. Sign up via Academic Support Online or come to the Academic Support Office behind the Library Learning Zone (LLZ).
Wednesday 8 May from 4 - 5.30pm in T1404
Wednesday 22 May from 4 - 5.30pm in T1405
Wednesday 5 June from 4 - 5.30pm in T1404
Postgraduate Skills Workshops
Book your place on the postgraduate workshops via Academic Support Online.
Writing proposals – Thursday 9 May from 12.30 - 2pm in WG14C
Writing a professional proposal involves particular challenges. This workshop is aimed at exploring the main issues with writing proposals, considering issues of style, structure, graphic identity and audience in order to stimulate interest in future projects.
Writing your dissertation – Thursday 23 May from 2.30 - 4pm in WG14D
This workshop is focussed on dissertation writing, examining issues of research, structure and academic writing, as well as considering the key elements in composing an excellent thesis.
Writing cafe – Thursday 13 June from 2 - 4pm in T1105
Writing is a complex thinking-transcribing process. This practical workshop is aimed at stimulating the writing process through creative prompts, focussing on the relationship between descriptive and critical writing.
PhD Surgeries
One hour of support with any aspect of your PhD. Sessions take place every Thursday until 20 June from 4 - 5pm in T122a.
To book an appointment, please email Jane Madsen at j.madsen@arts.ac.uk.