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Learning Services and Library

There’s loads of information for you to take in when you start your journey with us, so we’ve created the ‘ to put all this information in one place. It includes welcome and introductions from:

• Vice Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington
• Your Dean of Faculty
• Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Library
• Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Student Welfare
• Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Careers
• Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global.

There’s also a link for you to take the Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ quiz, to benchmark your current confidence levels. This is housed in and can be taken at any time during your studies. Many students find it useful to track their development as they progress and use it as a tool to discuss progress with tutors. For support and advice with your academic skills development, drop in (in person or virtually) and see the .

Are you a student with a disability or mental health condition? Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Library, Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Student Welfare and Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Assistive Technology teams have available to you. For further information, visit .

Get started with all things Æß²ÊÖ±²¥

The key systems and software you need to know to support your learning are all introduced to you in a specially created induction: This includes:

• LearningZone
• Student Email
• MS365
• Microsoft Teams

For further guidance, check out the Student IT Handbook.

Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Careers Hub

The Careers Hub is a dedicated space where you can drop in on weekdays, between 10am and 3pm, for specialist careers support. You’ll have access to:

• Our experienced, award-winning, Careers Team staff
• Peer-to-peer advice from our Careers Ambassadors
• Our new state-of-the-art virtual reality equipment, Bodyswaps, that allows you to practise their interview techniques.

We’ve also upgraded our careers and student services platform to an enhanced version of MyGateway. This improved platform is designed to offer you a more seamless and powerful experience in accessing career opportunities, booking careers and student support appointments, and discovering resources to support your journey at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥. The new MyGateway offers a smoother user experience, stronger employer connections, advanced analytics and enhanced integrations.

For more information about Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Careers, visit: Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Careers Team

Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global

Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global is our award-winning, international experience programme for Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ (Æß²ÊÖ±²¥) Leicester students. This programme aims to broaden your cultural horizons, equip you with skills valued by employers, and feel empowered to become a global citizen.

On Monday 30 September, Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global will be launching an exciting mix of overseas opportunities. With over 30 trips travelling to more than 16 countries, there are opportunities to enhance your studies, boost your employability and explore new cultures.

We also have a range of on-campus opportunities including:

• Foreign language learning
• A qualification to help you teach English abroad
• Our Intercultural Skills Course.

With practical and financial support available for all participants, don’t miss out on the chance to explore the world with Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global!

Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved! The application deadline for overseas opportunities is 9am on Monday 21 October. To learn more and apply, visit .