University of Chester Academic Skills

26/02/2026

Mind mapping is a great technique to process your notes or to break down a topic. Next time you’re studying, try mind mapping to help enhance your learning! You don’t need to be an artist, just give it a go 👍

21/01/2026

A good essay needs a good argument. Your assignments are more than just a collection of paragraphs; they should convey a particular statement or claim to the reader in a coherent and logical way.

Your overall argument should be supported by each of the points you make, paragraph by paragraph. You should explain clearly to your reader how your points evidence your argument, so that your logic is demonstrated to be convincing and sound.

02/12/2025

13/11/2025

Just started a university course or returning from a summer break feeling good, then your lecturer mentions referencing and it’s got you feeling like running away? 🫣

Don’t panic!

The ASk team are here to help. Join us everyday next week on our socials where will be sharing a week of helpful reFURencing tips 🐶 🐈 🐴

06/11/2025

Congratulations to everyone graduating this week👩🏽‍🎓🎉!

06/10/2025

A huge welcome to everyone who joined the University over the weekend 🤩

We look forward to meeting you over the next couple of weeks and supporting you with your academic skills during your time with us 📚📖📝💻

11/09/2025

Are you a note-taker or note-maker? 🤔

Often, the first time we hear or read information is when we might be a note-taker. But it's important to revisit our initial notes and enter the more active process of note-making.

It is the note-making phase that we can start to consider why the information is useful, incorporate our critical thinking and apply to our assignments.

Trust the process ❤️

04/08/2025

Please note that Moodle will be unavailable from 14:00 on Monday 4th to Friday 8th August due to scheduled maintenance.

During this time, if you would like to book an appointment with the Academic Skills team, please email us at [email protected].

In your email, please include:

🔹The dates and times you are available
🔸Whether you’d prefer an online or face-to-face appointment
🔹If face-to-face, please let us know which campus you will be on
🔸A brief note on what you’d like to discuss (e.g. academic writing, referencing, maths or statistics)

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your appointment.

Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to supporting you!