This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, diet, responsible alcohol use, exercise and sleep.
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2 Reasonable Adjustments: what are they and how can they be arranged?
This article will focus on how to discuss reasonable adjustments during your time at University. The University has a duty under the UK Equality Act 2010 to implement reasonable adjustments where disabled students experience substantial disadvantages in comparison with non-disabled people. Universities have an anticipatory duty to provide reasonable adjustments for students.
Full article3 What is University really like?
Transitioning to University from college/sixth-form can be an exciting but daunting prospect. All Universities are slightly different and it can be hard to know what university is like until you get there. This article aims to give you a realistic view, based on things students told us they wish they had known. Moreover, we will draw upon some key differences from school/sixth-form to consider.
Full article4 What is the Study Needs Assessment?
The Study Needs Assessment is an important part of the process of claiming Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and getting support at university. This activity will explain what the Study Needs Assessment is, how it works and how to prepare for your appointment.
Full article5 An Introduction to our University Campuses
Find out about our campus atmosphere, locations and general environment.
Full article6 What is the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)?
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable government grant to help cover costs related to a student’s studies, which they may have as a direct result of a disability.
Full article7 Telling the university about your Autism
This article analyses the topic of telling people about your autism at university – also known as ‘disclosure’, ‘sharing’ or ‘declaring a disability’.
Full article8 How to manage exams
This section looks at how to manage exams. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well.
Full article9 Talking about your autism
By talking about your autism and advocating for yourself, you take an important step towards feeling comfortable with others. This activity introduces the advantages of being open about your autism, and gives some practical tips.
Full article10 Meeting people at university
Many students find meeting new people and making friends amongst the most exciting but also most difficult aspects of starting university. This activity should help you to get started.
Full article11 What are lectures really like?
Lectures at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group. This article is designed to explore this and help you get the most out of lectures.
Full article12 What is group work really like?
Working in a group with other students is part and parcel of university study. Quite a few people worry about it, and some have real problems with it. This activity looks at the main issues people have with group work and gives you some practical tips for your own study.
Full article13 What are seminars really like?
Seminars provide an opportunity to explore topics by discussion, and to identify and resolve any questions that may arise after lectures. This section will look at how to prepare for a seminar, and what to expect from one.
Full article14 What are computer lab sessions really like?
On technical courses such as Computing, Forensics, Games Development or Creative Technology you will spend a lot of tutorial time in a computer lab. Whilst you’ll often focus on what you’re coding or designing, you may also take part in discussions and group tasks, like in a traditional seminar. Read this article to learn more about the nature of lab sessions.
Full article15 Managing conflict
Different people have different expectations and styles of working or living together. Sometimes that can lead to conflict. This article will help you recognise causes of conflict and proposes strategies to resolve it.
Full article16 What are assessments like at University?
This section will look at different forms of assessment. It will give you some practical ideas on how to prepare for them, and how to get the most out of them.
Full article17 How to reduce anxiety and stress
It is normal to feel anxious when starting something new, like a university course, and everyone feels stress at difficult times of the year like exam periods or when there is a lot happening in their lives. It can sometimes be hard to relax. This activity is about helping you to manage these feelings and includes tips from other autistic students.
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