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Expert guidance in study skills, mathematics and statistics

The Centre for Academic Development tutors offers tutorials on study skills, mathematics and statistics for Oxford Brookes University students at all levels from foundation to PhD. 

For example, we can help you to develop skills in planning and structuring your assignments, developing your academic voice, referencing, time management, reflective writing, interpreting assignment briefs, writing literature reviews, refreshing your numeracy skills, understanding mathematical concepts, dissertation data analysis  and much more.

We do not offer proofreading, but we can help you to develop the ability to be critical of your own work and improve your writing. Similarly we won’t do your maths and stats for you, but we will help you to develop the skills and confidence to succeed.

How to book an appointment

Appointments last up to 40 minutes and should be pre-booked by email or phone.

Let us know whether you would like an appointment in study skills, mathematics or statistics, and whether you would prefer your appointment to be online (via Zoom) or face-to-face.

Headington Campus appointment availability

Zoom appointments are available from Monday to Friday.

Face to face appointments are available every week day in the welcome area on the ground floor of the Buckley Building, Headington Campus.

Watch our video to find out how to find us from the main reception of the John Henry Brookes Building.

Swindon Campus appointment availability

Book your appointment in the Library at Swindon on any of the following dates:

January/February

  • Thursday 30 January
  • Thursday 13 February
  • Monday 17 February
  • Thursday 27 February.

March

  • Tuesday 4 March
  • Thursday 6 March
  • Wednesday 12 March
  • Tuesday 18 March
  • Thursday 20 March
  • Tuesday 25 March.


April/May

  • Thursday 3 April
  • Tuesday 8 April
  • Tuesday 29 April
  • Thursday 1 May.

Study Smart in the Think Tank

The Centre for Academic Development gets very busy, so it is wise to book your appointment well in advance. However, you can also get help without an appointment by attending one of our weekly Study Smart sessions. Every Wednesday from 12.30pm to 3.00pm. 

A Centre for Academic Development tutor will be available in the Think Tank room in the John Henry Brookes Building forum (next to the IT help room). You can get individual help with issues around assignments, dissertations, time management, digital organisation and much more. You are also welcome to come and use that space on Wednesday afternoons to work on assignments.

What our students say

“I always come away feeling helped and not judged.”

“Made me feel more confident in thinking for myself.”

“I really appreciate the honesty and constructive criticism.”