Support from the Lifelong Learning Centre

As well as the adademic skills support from Skills@Library, you can get support from the Skills team at the Lifelong Learning Centre.

They can work with you to gain confidence in your abilities, develop strategies to approach your academic work and help you to develop skills to achieve your academic goals.

One-to-one skills appointments

We offer one-to-one support with academic skills, such as:

• essay writing
• referencing
• time management
• exam techniques
• basic IT skills.

 You can book an appointment or ask a question by emailing the Skills team at llc-skills@leeds.ac.uk.

We also offer workshops which you can find out about through the student newsletter and on the Lifelong Learning Centre Skills Sway site. This site also includes links to useful resources tailored to students using the Lifelong Learning Centre. 

You can also access the Mature Student Skills Resource which can help you improve time management and group work skills.

As well as the support you can get from the University’s Careers Service, you can get one-to-one careers support from the Lifelong Learning Centre. 

We can advise you on:

• Making the most of your time at university to develop your employability skills, including volunteering, internships and placement years.
• Finding part time work alongside your studies and support through the application and interview process.
• How to use your degree in your future employment.
• Where your degree course can lead in terms of your future career options.
• Graduate employment schemes and how to apply.
• Progression plans and further study options.
• Accessing support to start your own business.

Email the Lifelong Learning Centre at lifelonglearning@leeds.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.

If you are studying a course taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre, you will receive regular email updates about opportunities.

Disability Services provides support for disabled students across the university to make sure disability is not a barrier to educational achievement. To access their support you will need to register with them.

The Lifelong Learning Centre team includes a Disability Officer and a member of staff specialising in specific learning differences (SpLD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.

We can answer queries from students using the Lifelong Learning Centre about how to access support for SpLDs and other disabilities and what to do if you are considering an assessment for an SpLD.  

We work closely with Disability Services to support students who are studying on programmes taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre.

Find out about the events and workshops we run throughout the year on the Lifelong Learning Centre Linktree.

The following financial support might be available to you after you’ve registered as a student:

University Financial Assistance Fund

You may be eligible to receive financial support to help with study or living costs if you are experiencing financial hardship. Find out more about the University Financial Assistance Fund.

Lifelong Learning Centre Opportunities Fund

The fund helps you with costs related to professional development opportunities. For example, funding towards the cost of childcare, travel costs, attendance fees or other expenses associated with courses, conferences and residential training events. For more information, please email the Lifelong Learning Centre at lifelonglearning@leeds.ac.uk.

Undergraduate funding

Find out about the different types of funding available if you are a UK student.

You can apply for Government student loans and funding from the University. You won’t need to pay for your study or living costs up front. 

For more advice on student finance, read our blog: Nine things to know about student finance as a mature student.

You can also email the Pastoral Support and Wellbeing team at llcstudentsupport@leeds.ac.uk for more information and advice on financial support or if you are experiencing any financial difficulties.

Middle Ground Network

The Middle Ground Network is here for you if you feel a bit ‘stuck in the middle’ – feeling a little older than your 18-20 year-old peers, but maybe not identifying as a mature student either. 

You’ll be able to meet people of a similar age and life experience through regular events and meet-ups throughout the year. 

Check out our Middle Ground Linktree for more information.

Mature Student Advisory Board

The Mature Student Advisory Board (MSAB) recognises the diversity of our mature undergraduates and creates an environment where your voices and experiences can inform and direct the development of what's done across the University.

The board is made up of mature undergraduate students representing different subjects and the diversity of student experiences across the University.

Check out our MSAB Linktree for more information.

Lifelong Learning Centre Foundation Student Advisory Board

The LLC Foundation Year Student Advisory Board (FYSAB) recognises the diversity of our foundation year students and creates an environment where your voices and experiences can inform the development of our foundation year courses, as well as the support we can offer to our students. 

Each year we recruit current foundation year students and those who've completed their foundation year to join the board.

If you have any worries or concerns, our dedicated Student Support and Wellbeing team can signpost you to services across the University, give advice on topics such as student finance as well as ensuring any necessary support is in place for medical conditions and disabilities. 

Email our Pastoral Support and Wellbeing team at llcstudentsupport@leeds.ac.uk for more information about our support.