Personalised support to help you develop your academic skills and strategies to succeed at university. Whether you want to improve your academic writing, refine your referencing or learn how to find quality academic information for your assignments, UniSkills Appointments offer flexible, one-to-one support tailored to your needs.
You can book a one-to-one UniSkills Appointments direct from the UniSkills portal.
Choose a date, time and location that suits you best. Meet your Academic Skills Advisor online via Microsoft Teams or in person in Catalyst or at Manchester St James’. And you can upload any useful documents or details about your assignment in advance (optional but helpful).
From April 2025 you’ll be able to book a newly streamlined UniSkills Appointments but please note there will be a short period of transition. If you have booked an appointment prior to April you may continue to join us for an academic writing and/or information skills appointment but rest assured you will still be able to access the support you need.
How do I get the most out of my UniSkills Appointment?
To really get the most out of attending your one-to-one, preparation is key!
When you book your UniSkills Appointment you’ll be asked to:
Share what you’d like help with e.g. referencing, structure, finding academic information, being critical
Let us know about any accessibility requirements that will help you access our support more easily
Upload up to two documents in advance, such as a copy of your assignment*, reference list, feedback or search strategy
*Although we are unable to read your full assignment or dissertation before we meet, we aim to read around 1,000 words and we’re always happy to discuss key sections and concerns with you during your appointment.
We can:
Provide tailored advice and guidance to build your academic confidence
Help you develop strategies for writing, research and referencing
Signpost you to useful tools, guides and additional support services
We cannot:
Advise on the content of your work as we are not subject specialists
Provide support with exams or Time Limited Assessments (TLA) submissions
Offer a proofreading service, re-write your work or any quick fixes for an imminent deadline
Further help and support
If you require any further support to book or access one-to-one UniSkills Appointments please get in touch.