Student support

Find out how we support our students throughout their academic journey.

The School of Informatics student support initiatives

InfPALs

InfPALS (Informatics Peer Assisted Learning Scheme) is a student-organised scheme for 1st year Informatics undergraduate students. InfPALs helps you establish study groups to support your learning and helps you to develop better approaches to learning.  A group of 2nd and 3rd year students can guide you through difficulties with course material and help you to apply your knowledge in new situations to strengthen your understanding.

InfBase

InfBase is a drop-in helpdesk for 1st and 2nd year Informatics undergraduate students to get additional tutoring and support with their specific course content. The INFBase drop-in help desk is on Level 7 of Appleton Tower.

INFConnect - Cohort Events

INFConnect is a programme of events and opportunities that runs alongside your academic courses to help you make sense of what you are learning in your various courses, equip you with study and transferable skills and encourage self-reflection and personal development.

Programming club

Programming club provides extra support for beginners and additional training for experienced students. It is a weekly two hour session led by demonstrators and teaching staff for students to gain more programming experience working together on fun projects and challenges in a relaxed setting. 

Student societies and sports

Our School hosts student-led societies, groups and teams covering a wide range of interests that are open to all. Joining a society is a great way to make friends and seek support.

People who support you through your academic journey at the School of Informatics

Student Advisers are your primary contact within the school. Each Student Adviser provides support for a designated group of students. Your Adviser will refer you on to other University services where appropriate.

 

Cohort Leads are academic members of staff who support your academic development during your time at the University. Your Cohort Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating activities to engage you with your programme of study and build a strong cohort community with other students and academic staff.  All Cohort Leads within the School of Informatics are led by a Senior Cohort Lead.

 

Course Organisers are academic members of staff who are broadly responsible for:

  • Course delivery and management
  • Assessment-related activities
  • Advising and supporting students on course-related matters
  • Monitoring and reviewing courses 

Tutors and Demonstrators are responsible for:

  • Delivery of tutorials
  • Demonstrating in computing workshop sessions
  • Engaging with students to facilitate learning and development 

Teaching Organisation Staff are professional services staff who support Course Organisers with course administrative tasks such as:

  • Assessment and examination administration 
  • Timetabling
  • Coordination of Boards of Examiners and publication of final marks, progression and awards 

University Services

The University offers a variety of services to help you get the most out of your studies. Your Student Adviser can help you identify and access the most appropriate support.

 

Careers Service​

Disability and Learning Support Service ​

EUSA Advice Place​​

Projects for widening participation students​​

Student counselling

Student Immigration Service​

Scholarships and student funding​

Student Wellbeing Service​

The Chaplaincy​

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