St John's Study Skills Programme

The College supports students in a number of ways in their academic development, on top of their work with their subject tutors.

The purpose of the St John's Study Skills Programme is to offer all students an opportunity to ask questions and improve their skills in relation to their core degree activities, such as essay-writing and problem sheets, as well as good working habits, such as time management and preparation for exams.

Our Study Support team are experienced, friendly and always happy to help, so if you have an academic question, get in touch!

2024/25 Programme

Workshops are held in the North Quad Lecture Room, on Thursdays each week 5.15–6pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Trinity Term

  • Week 1: Save my Exams
  • Week 2: Reading faster (note, this week's seminar will start at 5.30pm)
  • Week 3: Getting stuff done
  • Week 8: Summer Dissertation: Planning and research skills

 Shut up and work sessions

Students are also invited to attend focused group working sessions (“Shut up and work”) in the Dolphin Quad Lecture Room on Wednesdays 2-5pm in weeks 2,3,4 and 5.

One of the academic skills advisors will be at the session, so students are also welcome to drop in with any academic skills queries.

Students and tutors are welcome to contact any member of the team directly for one-on-one appointments.

Study Skills Advisors:

Or use the online form to refer yourself or your student
Or scan the QR code below:

Study Skills QR Code