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Succeed at Leicester
Applying to university is a big step. Starting university, even bigger. That's why we want you to 'Succeed at Leicester'.
Succeed begins before you start with us, and will stay with you while you study with us. Our series of online session aim to answer some of the key questions you have before you arrive at university. Then during your course, you will explore content about support and processes to give you the right information at the right time.
Then during your course, you will explore content about support and processes to give you the right information at the right time.
What to do next
Have a look at the sessions below and decide which ones are relevant for you. There are study skills sessions from 11.00m-12.00pm BST, sessions for International Students from 12.00-1.00pm BST and more general information sessions between 4.00-5.00pm BST. More detail on each session can be found in the description.
All the sessions are on Teams. Cameras and microphones will be disabled for participants, but you will be able to type questions in the chat and say hello. The main content for each session is covered in the first 20-30 minutes, leaving plenty of time for questions. If you miss the session or want to watch it back, sessions will be recorded and added to the Succeed at Leicester Blackboard page, or find some previous recordings on the YouTube channel.
No need to book, just click on the link when the session starts!
Join your offer holder community Succeed at Leicester: essential information for all students (Blackboard)
Succeed at Leicester sessions
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Learning how to use the Library
It's not just full of books! Find out what the Library has on offer and how to find it all.
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Your doctoral journey: getting started at Leicester
Just starting out as a PhD student? Our Doctoral College will tell you what to expect in your first few weeks while you settle in and spaces that are just for you.
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Study and English language support from CITE
If English is not your first language or you haven’t studied in the UK before, our Centre for International Training and Education (CITE) can help. See what support they have for you when you are here.
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The Students' Union, what does it do and how to get involved
The Students' Union is not just a building on campus. Find out about the officers and how to get involved.
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Student money savers - discounts and offers for all students
Do you want some hints and tips on making the most of your student discounts? This session will show some obvious and not so obvious ways of making the most of your money as a student.
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Sports at the University of Leicester
It doesn't matter if you are a semi-pro or a total beginner - there are so many sports to get involved in or just try out here.
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Getting ready: making the most of lectures and studying effectively
This session has some essential information on how to make the most out of the teaching you will be receiving.
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I am an international postgraduate student, how will the careers service help me?
Find out about how our Careers Service are going to help you with placements, applying for internships and future careers plans.
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Support for disabled students from the Accessable team
The Accessable team support students with additional learning support. It could be extra time, equipment or a quiet space. If you think this might apply to you, join us and find out!
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Part time work - hints and tips
Most students work part-time while studying, we can help find work that fits around your course.
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Getting ready: tackling your first assessments with confidence
Your first assessment might feel a long way off, but this session will help you get ahead!
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Where is my timetable? How do I find my email? And other practical questions answered
Do you want some general tips? Finding your email and timetable, getting on the wifi and jargon busting is here!
Succeed at Leicester privacy notice
We are conducting a full evaluation of the Succeed at Leicester programme in collaboration with TASO and NIESR. All of your data will be anonymised if it is used in the evaluation, for more information on how we might use your data please see the privacy notice.
